In reply to how ruff is to ruff when you by bluefawnbrendle. They were known as America's Dog before the 1980's rolled around! Humans are still the root of the evil here since they are the ones breeding them for aggression to protect thier crack as you put it. Train your pit bull to practice some impulse control. So owning a Pit Bull is more important to him that the safety and well-being of his family? Two out of every three serious dog bites are by Pits. Just don't get annoyed by their extreme affection. As food aggression can be dangerous  it must be addressed immediately. I have 2 min-pins and a American pitt bull terrior. you are poorly informed or maliciously repeating lies. she will be old enough for us to get on sept 17th! I have tried the Alpha Dog techniques but seems to make Him worse and more distant and naughty. And this is not even the worst. They are hyper-active But don't villianize the breed over one bad dog. My big question is - how did the person get bit if Tank is in a fenced in yard? If you dont think you would be strong enough to grab your dog safely from the back and use a break stick when needed, you shouldnt own one. and yea totally agree with you on the food sharing thing my one year old smuggles table scraps to mopar every night from his high chair. Pit Bulls are the best dogs in the world!!!! A fully grown lab will do some damage if it intends. Yet the bet is still on. While some of us work in our communities to advocate for the breed, we are not trying to force anybody to own one, or even like them. I was in the church parking lot down the street and turned around because I heard him growl at me and reacted in time to kick at him to keep him from biting me, then had to shoo him off. she was a very very good owner. I have owned many dogs and I agree it is mostly irresposible dog owners - the problem is with all the pit bull shows the breed is getting more and more popular and it makes a good aggressive dog and can be more viscious than other breeds - regardless of aggressiveness. In the seventeen years I shared my life with him he never showed one bit of aggression. a turtle a big ass fish tank a smaller dog and a crazy girlfriend. I just smile and say yes, about as mean as a box of kittens..lol, i deffently agree with that both of mine never leave my side. She has done it probably 5 or 6 times that I know of. Just for the record we did end up having to get a stronger leash. We have had Petie for about 3 years. ", "While bite force cannot be reliably determined in dogs, reputable professionals concur that dogs bite with a force of 200-450 psi, depending on the size of the dog. TRAINING IS NOT ENOUGH, it's in their genes. Every dog could bite they all have teeth! Disabled? In reply to  It's a given that any dog, by i luv my pitbull. You may be surprised by the answer. In reply to So I am in my last week of by Tatersmommy. The fact that thousands of people have never had a problem with Pits and love them very much, does not have any impact on the simple and real fact that injuries caused by Pits are FAR more frequest and serious than any other breed. I don't hate the breed, I now fear the breed after witnessing this horrific attack that was unprovoked and deadly. I had to shop around when I had 3 dogs, an Aussie, a Rottie and a Mastiff. It does not matter if it was taught to kill another DOG, it will go after a human if it feels the need. You just made our argument. Here's true evidence, but you will ignore it. I was really shock. "Known for being vicious creatures," eh? I guess about the same since you know labs are bigger stronger more athletic and designed to fight. I just was worried about my little one and then also I am getting a boxer puppy 9wks old this coming Wednesday. Here, where I live, lotttttt of pits owner organize fights...and then throw them into the rivers when they dead, or just kill them when theyr almost dead...and even if theres many laws against it...even if there is the human society fighting it..people just dont care and keep breading them for bad reason. Those teeth hurt when they nip while we play. Today? ALWAYS do the research and get the facts before assuming and speaking. Something else you might do is contact your local news paper and tv stations and tell them you want to tell your side of the story. I have fallen in love with him & I enjoy the cuddle times & love he shows my family. A pitbull is a name given to the type of dogs, descended from bulldogs and terriers. I can only say, I pray not..because IF it ever happens.. I reply that is a 2 1/2 year old Pitbull she is petting. Love my brother's lab female to death. They are extremely obedient and love to please their owners. I weigh 250 pounds. Because unfortunately, being it is a pitbull, makes it hard. okay...so im the proud owner of two butiful german shepards...one 5 yr old named kujo and a 9 mnth old named kong well my roommate when to huston for a weekend and she called me lastnight and said really cute dog here..hey he needs a home hes a rescue dog...well i said how old is he and she said 3 yrs old. My pits have 2 very different personalities, my 3 year old will chase a 3 year old little boy around my house so he can LICK him. encountered. Accordning to the "research" that I have seen pitbulls have the deadliest record while being only a small percentage of the dog population. I agree Vanilla's Daddy. I have 4 dogs, and I always feed each one in there crate, and then allow them some quiet time after to help there food settle. In the end we are Humans and the dog is well, just a dog and not worth 1 life. We have a 4 or 5 year old adopted beagle male neutered that is the best sweetest dog ever. If all of the lovers of the breed witnessed their pet mutalating their other beloved pet (or family member) the breed lovers may consider how dangerous this animal is IF/WHEN it attacks. OK... Now one thing that isnt mentioned here it pitbulls are the most abused breed of dog in the WORLD!!!! Thank you! Due to their short coat, pitbulls do not do well when left outside in the elements. However, they were also bred for fierce loyalty and to work in teams with people and other dogs. I've heard that pits are amazing service animals. Buddha, that's what I call the Staffordshire (pit), loves being in the 'pack'. Most of the recorded dog attacks i in the country involve 1.small children 2.elderly people 3.abused or neglected (scared) dogs 4.multiple or packs of dogs. Pits were bred to subdue. Pits weren't created to kill, nor is it their nature. Someone even told me" you are muslim and you got a pitbull, that makes you twice more dangerous and violent". If not, then how would you know so much about them, besides reading their bad rap? The first time I gave Buddha a treat, he snapped at it and damn near severed my fingers, so that I cringed and said 'Ouch!'. the worst thing that i would worry about is their bark and playful growl... Amber has a MEAN growl when playing tug-a-war, but you can reach into her mouth and take food right outta it. My dog is a pit/black lab mix and weighs in at 100lbs. Their ferociousness might even be more powerful than hyenas. So, you can say what you want - but, when the lawsuit comes your way - it won't hold up in court. That's a load of crap!!! I love the argument about not having DNA tests done on the dog, lol, we can all rally around that one! In an ideal world only good breeders and good people would own pitbulls and they would only look scary, not actually be insane. I have a pitt and 2 min-pins. Mexicans are not bred to drive with no insurance. your average german sheppard can bite much harder, and rotties and mastiffs have much, much stronger bites). How do I get over his big 'jaws" and how do I get a better response to my commands? In reply to No problem! Don't worry, its not that hard to find one. You really shouldn't make statements on things you are not sure of. I always keep him in his crate because hes too much to handle out. I would ask if it is worth the risk. Anything with a square nose gets called a pit or anything that's big and loud. I am so sick of hearing ppl saying that the pitbull's are dangerous. What's the next target? Pitbulls tend to be more reserved and docile than Boerboels, and are rarely at the receiving end of a nasty temper tantrum. The fact that Farmer's insurance covers all dogs except Pit bull animals should tell you volumes. The other two are his sons, who are also un-neutered, super vicious, and mangy. Cocoa has been really sweet with me, and QUIET. and that one day, these instincts may take over, even if they have been raised in a loving safe home. so ya a pit is a good idea just b educated about the breed and how to train them and u will have the most loyal and most eager to please dog u hav ever owned. Mostly the pup is likely to be hyper because he is enjoying the game and gets over-excited. Statistically  Pit bulls are responsible for 60% of attacks per year. we also had four cats and a chihuahua. Do you have a pit bull? That's just like if,I walk up to you,slap the We are now going through to court process and the judge today deemed him a vicious dog to be put down. A Kong can be stuffed with a variety of treats, creamy concoctions and can even be frozen for a refreshing summer treat. No one has ever been hurt, just in need of a new pair of underpants! Have you ever owned a Pit Bull? Ignorance like this is exactly why bully breeds shine in a negative light. I'll tell you a story about a rescued pit bull that was starved neglected and abused. I have 2 pit bulls, a german shephard and a boxer, I have to lock my Shephard up when people come over because he does not like strangers or children smaller than him as he was not brought up around small children. Yes, there are horror stories in the news. XD, In reply to "People who are to ignorant by Vanilla's_Daddy. 600 lbs of bit force? bred for strength and endurance...herd farm animals....A pit bull is a scrappy terrier/bulldog mix...strength from the bulldog, endurance from the scrappy terrier....bred to not tire out, bred to please... unfortunately people took the please ur owner to another level. but the problem is that i have a friend that had two pit bulls a few years back that was attacked by both of them for no reason. Not only have you introduced anecdotal material to support your own argument against anecdotal material, you have also thoroughly misapplied the term to this forum. Answer. You’ll know, if you read our Breed Spotlight post about pit bulls, that the term “pit bull” isn’t actually a breed at all, but an umbrella term for a family of breeds.In that post, I mentioned that pit bulls don’t have a ton of health problems. In reply to 'it makes a good aggressive by haveAlittlePittie. My 7 year year old son thouoght we got for him for Christmas. Is it the kids fault(dog).Or the parent(owner).But your right just to risky too own the bad kids...think about it..Its all about the way u raise your dogs, ive been around pits all my life, i have a 13 month old daughter that has been around my dogs her whole life. Chances are high he will not listen because he is less capable of thinking clearly. Teach yours a variety of things like sitting, fetching, make sure they learn to let go on command, stop on command and come to you on command. Yeah, watch out, pits tend to suffocate people with facelicks. there isn't a difference. or did she just start putting stuff away? They naturally adore people. Politicians love to act important and pretend like they're doing something, and media outlets love to sensationalize. We know this isn't true, we know there's millions of African American's that wouldn't even think of hurting somebody. Although Bully breeds were breed to win fights with other dogs, they have NOT been bred for human aggression. Pit bulls ARE dangerous. Misunderstood is an understatement!!!! That being said, however, pit bulls were also bred to be pussycats around human beings, especially 'their' human beings. In reply to Sam is my 6 year old pit/lab by cami180. I would check into that first. And her two small dogs were brutelly ripped apart. my 7 month old is more aggressive but will hurt you only by jumping on you because he is so happy to see a new person. Just keep posting, we all need the laughs! preventing fatal or nonfatal dog bites. BTW Justin Beiber is GAY, I Think That That Justin Bieber Moviee Was Awesomee!!! please. No amount of information, facts or statistics will be listened to. We domesticate these animals and then hold them responsible for how WE treat them. He's done it numerous times. If you had drug dealers bringing in their crack-guarding pits, I'd bet the results would be more around 50% or less. In reply to Pitmaster, I always recommend by Wolf Manson. in reality on the most DANGEROUS dog board almost all of the dogs are small ones so i agree with pitbulls you get what you grow. I'll be thinking and praying for you :). in the position of another dog]? Pit bulls have a lot of energy and like any other breed, they will be hyper if they are not stimulated and trained well. When they attack, they attack without warning. Pitbulls Are An Adoption Risk5. Don't let them get away with nonsense. she had never done that until she was five years old, just suddenly started killing small animals. I walked out. Chloe and Amber are BEST buddies!! There is not a single shred of proof that the American Pit Bull Terrier is a vicious, dangerous breed. One of those gave us issues, and it was because he was over protective of us. She sometimes charges our guests, but then just does sort of a "fake attache" She hits them with her nose after a vicious bark. Over all she is a wonderful and sweet dog and like I said she has more patience than my dacshund!! as an adult i did a lot of research before we got our pitty. The dogs had been together since they were both puppies and had spent nearly 4 years together. The lab had to be put down. We went in the yard with the owner to visit the dogs, and were playing fetch, when the fight began. There are a lot of factors to consider in any animal attack while some of the causes may have been too subtle for most people to pick up on. my girl Cheyenne passed with flying colors, and my rate is actually cheaper now with this company. Just putting it out there. He like to get on the back of the couch behind me and lay there. Idiots fought them. All of my dogs sleep in their own cages at night. Etc). She is my 6 year old daughters best friend! His new lab, Kenzy does the same. my nieces and nephews wont go near my dog till they know how to act thats just me. i am a 1st time dog owner,just got ruckus fm the pound mon. None of these things are good and all need to be addressed. I am sorry for youre mothers dog. Any dog has the potential to bite if hit. Its amazing to me that Chihuahuas dauchsons and the like get away with being mean dogs that attack people constantly but it is excused. My pit Duke acts like a daddy to my lil one, cleans her up, naps with her, even protects her from other dogs he thinks are threatening. So I set out to love Eden so much that she wouldn't be mean. It is ultimately the owners responsibility to ensure their pitt bull is raised correctly and controlled at all times. Yeah Jonathan's friend has a nice pit bull so they must all be that way and the statistics saying otherwise are lies made by the government to make us vote republican! Copyright 2021 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, All Rights Reserved. Again, try to find for yourself one of the most mellow dogs available - look around at multiple shelters and rescues and talk to staff and volunteers about the dogs they have available. The pit girl's name is "Pookie". No, I take that back. Pits were origianlly bred for bull baiting. Agreed. But then again, they bread them responsibly and NEVER sold them to people who would fight them. Cocoa is now 7 months and still extremely lovely and relaxed at home, is good on her leash, doesnt bark or chase after other dogs when walking (she will wants to go up and play with them if the other dog/s move toward her first) and I definitely feel safe around her especially knowing that even at their most aggressive dog state (when they are looking to get into locked jaw mode) it is NEVER directed towards a human and if the human does get hurt or bitten and held onto its due to trying to protect what the pit was going after or protecting itself from (ie another dog), So no more dog parks (she might be going into heat and maturity might make her less tolerable of negative dog activities such as another dog being protective over water that is supposed to be shared), No more other people bringing their dogs into the home without them meeting somewhere else first, And alot more training sessions in different environments (she listens at home good, so now its places where other dogs, noises, etc might be around in the distance), Ive also looked into an arm sling used to train pitbulls to go into aggressive mode so they can be trained while in aggression mode to let go when instructed. Only 18% (16) of the attacks occurred off owner property, yet pit bulls were responsible for 81% (13). I hope your mom is ok and hope her husband is as well. Sometimes it can be as simple as mistakes in body language(Was she bending over when she was putting the food away[I.E. The ladies from the shelter brought the dog out to our house to see where it would be living since they have gotten attached to the dog. Dogs owned and raised by good dog owners dont bite. And the scapegoat, of course when a dog mames a child, someone is looking for a "scapegoat!" :P Teehee! I am thinking of getting a pit bull for my family. Dogs have a sense in them that tells if your afraid of them or can tolerate or adore them, and because of this they play off those "vibes" they get from every person they encounter. Perhaps its just some bad grammar. He also been getting excited while playing nicely & jumping up grabbing our nose with his teeth. our Pitty, Amber, is the biggest gentlist baby you will ever meet. I'm almost 100% positive that that bite wouldn't have penetrated a dog's coat, but I was wearing shorts at that time). The other one third of bites is shared by ALL other breeds, the second highest breed is a rot and it's waaaay below a pit. 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