We have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and an American Staffordshire Terrier (a bit smaller than the American Pitbull Terrier) and they do get a bad wrap.
Our âstaffyâ was just a pup when we got her from a reputable breeder through the AKC. Other than her breeder, we are her first home. She is probably the smartest dog weâve owned and she gets along with anyone and everyone - especially our 5 year old granddaughter!
Our âamstaffâ was a rescue and has a completely different story. We are his 7th home due to his past neglect and abuse. I wish we had gotten him as a pup because he would be a completely different dog!
As a dog trainer I donât believe in banning any breed dogs is the solution. If you ban pits it could be shepherds then Dobermans then any medium/large dog breeds etc. However I do think people should have a license to own certain breeds youâd have to take something like a 3-6 week course and get knowledge about the breed you are about to take in it would educate the misguided/ unknowing. I would also take it one step further if youâre going to buy one of the breeds you mentioned for example. Then a 9 week mandatory training course with your dog after you receive your license. If youâre not willing to jump through those hoops for the dogs listed you donât need that dog period. IMO
That is a myth, and even several pro-Pitbull organizations have come out against it.
âNanny/nursemaid dogâ was not seen in the literature, history, or media, until 1972 when a Staffy breeder named Lilian Rant wrote a piece in the NYT. She was having trouble selling her Pitbull-type dogs because of their accurate reputation for unprovoked and tenacious violence.
I used to believe that propaganda too, until someone told me about âBear the Pitbullâ in Lockport, NY 2007. Google it. Itâs the only known case of something like that happening. They are not domesticated dogs. Theyâre opportunistic predators.
As a professional dog trainer over 20 years and a pit-bull type dog owner, I stand with pit bull type dogs and could argue with my experience, that is not the way to go about it.
It is human fault with lack of education and experience with their dogs and for most behavior issues. Perhaps, we could introduce proper professional trainers to set up free or low charge online or in person training for those types of dogs and dog owners. The only issue I see is the wide variety of training styles available that do work for some dogs and some donât and there is no set certification for training or becoming a dog trainer on a national level.
Education is what we should focus on with humans, not immediately blaming the dogs.
(side note, I do not disagree with the facts presented but I believe there is a lack of education with dog ownership!)
There are lots of Pitbull dogs that cause no problems at all. I think this is less about a particular breed and more about the people who seek out that breed, though I admittedly have nothing to support this assumption. The courts can already hold people individually responsible for the actions of their dog, regardless of breed.
I get the sentiment, but Article 1 Section 8 of the US Constitution gives zero power over this issue to the federal government. The 10th Amendment explicitly gives such powers to the states and the people. You should pursue this in the various states.
Two-thirds of pitbull attacks are against their own families/owners. They are bred to be hyperaggressive dogs that attack without warning. This fact is indisputable as they were literally bred for dog fighting and bull baiting. One-third of pitbull attacks are against children and babies. I promise you will not find a single instance of a different dog breed eating literal babies, only pitbulls seem to have this problem. They make up 6% of the dog population but account for over 70% of attacks and fatalities.
This is funny because Caesarâs pitbull literally killed another dog at his training facility. This has nothing to do with training or owners and everything to do with the fact that these dogs were bred for dog fighting and bull baiting, which requires hyper aggression and attacking without warning. Can you point to any other dog breeds that routinely eat children and babies?
On the contrary i believe it is. We grew up with pit bulls, dobermans, german shepards. All three pitbulls we had were well trained and had aggressive tendencies and all three attacked children or other dogs. This breed was made for fighting.
The dog is breed under owners controll, usually for strength.They are very protective animals, and are trained to guard usually. Id like to see a low-cost dog camp, for them to be taken to. The strong will fight. Responsibility of the owner. Fault of the defendant. Judgment by jury if guilty, prior to being placed in detention. Letâs reconsider owning animals in the first place.
Just require a permit for ownership, or especially breeding, in places this is a problem. This allows for responsible dog owners to keep whatever they want and rule out the idiot dog owners. All dog breeds have certain requirements. I think itâs cruel to own huskeys in Florida. They live in a constant state of heat stroke.
Absolutely not. This is media sensation nonsense. Been involved in the raising, care, and adoption of pit bulls, and have personally owned multiple. Hands down the best dogs Iâve ever had. Treat them like a living being, and theyâll treat you like a deity. Iâd say ban bad owners before banning dogs based on nonsensical fear. Ignorance is not a reason to ban something.
