Pit Bull's: misunderstood

[marine2541]

http://s261.photobucket.com/pl...l.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

This is proof that Pit Bulls are what you make them.

 

[marine2541]

http://s261.photobucket.com/pl...l.flv&fs=1&os=1&ap=1

This is proof that Pit Bulls are what you make them.

 

[7.62foryou]

What a great video! I've said it for years, there are no bad dogs only bad owners. I've got 2 collies 1 begale and a Yorkie. They all get along because they know that's what I want. Dogs want and crave leadership. If we make our dogs understand that we care for and protect them they will trust us and follow our leads without hesitation. Dogs are one of Gods greatest gifts to us. The cat is cool too.

 

[Bib]

I agree 100%. I volunteer for a shelter and have seen some really great pits/pit mixes! They are very smart dogs...but if they're improperly trained they can do a LOT of damage. How many nasty, yappy little Chihuahuas and the like have you seen? What damage can they do....put a hole in your pantleg? A bad pit can kill a human.

 

[gunsmith11]

I have to state that I am not a fan of pit bulls, not that they are bad, its just that the majority of owners MAKE THEM BAD.. untrained, they cause a lot of damage, the bad owners are the ones that should be exterminated

 

[7.62foryou]

Originally posted by gunsmith11:
I have to state that I am not a fan of pit bulls, not that they are bad, its just that the majority of owners MAKE THEM BAD.. untrained, they cause a lot of damage, the bad owners are the ones that should be exterminated

Not untrained the bad ones are ABUSED. Dogs don't need to be trained to be "good". Once a "human" abuses them they distrust and are feafull of us and lash out at the 1st sign of percived danger. I've dealt with plenty of "bad" dogs with only a piece of 2' X 2' cardboard to fend them away. I've never been bitten because I graner their trust before I get within their space. Dogs are like 2 year olds show me an evil 2 year old and I'll you bad parents.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Hot Damn....a pitbull thread. We haven't had one of these in a coons age!!!

I'm gonna get me a beer - this ought to be a good evening to stick around the forum and stir the pot

 

[gunsmith11]

damn i just deleted what I really wanted to say

 

[pred]

Neighbor has an UNTRAINED pit, kept outdoors in an open yard with a fence dividing my yard from theirs.
Dog gets no attention.
If I am anywhere near the fence she comes running and slams into the fence, And then procedes to bark/snarl and bite at the fence.
I go right to the fence and feed her treats, Been doing that since she was a pup. She loves me when I am feeding her, But 1 min later she's back to the crazy dog again.
I fear one day she will realize she can clear the fence and get shot be me....
VERY fearful dog.
Peter

 

[ALJ-28]

Video don't mean a thing, let a stranger walk in
and this mouse turns to a rino.

Pitt bulls are two seperate animals in one.
Neither one can controle the other.
They were created for one purpose only.

 

[stiab]

It was in the news this week that one of the military bases in NC (can't recall which, several were mentioned in the article) has outlawed pit bulls in military housing areas. There was a fatality involving a three year old child. I wonder why you seldom read about this happening with a Collie?

 

[7tenz]

There were two pit/black lab mix, brother and sister wandered in my life last fall. Strays that were likely dropped off or abandoned. They were likely abandoned. I had two dogs die last year, so I kept them. They are a handful, but really a blessing. They were luckier than most strays. Didn't look decimated.

Off topic, my wolf/dog showed up two years ago dragging a leash with a choke chain. Befrore I could rescue them, he tried to kill some small strays that were abandoned. Oh yea, once the male pit/lab mix tried to protect a small dog from his attacts by making himeself a "doggie" shield. Never thought altruism existed in dogs.

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

Originally posted by ALJ-28:
Video don't mean a thing, let a stranger walk in
and this mouse turns to a rino.

Pitt bulls are two seperate animals in one.
Neither one can controle the other.
They were created for one purpose only.

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You stole my thunder ALJ-28. You are right on. That video is cute and cuddly, but that cat and dog could have a chicken lunch in a New York minute.

I too am a "dog guy". I understand dogs. Different breeds have different behaviors that are just part of the breed. They can be sweet and lovable...or they can kill you.

We've had these posts here before and it has lead to heated arguments between those that will defend their pitt bull as being a ***** cat, and those that say they will rip the head off any animal at the drop of a hat.

The pitbull is a dangerous dog to have around children and other people. I also like lions, tigers and bears...but not on the floor with my granddaughter! You are playing a game if you think otherwise. Let's hope it just doesn't turn around and bite you on the butt.

 

[crofoot629]

This is proof that Pit Bulls are what you make them.

No it's not, that's just plain dumb to say.

Clearly different breeds have different characteristics and strengths and weaknesses. And yes Pitts are a more aggressive breed.

Emory

 

[MK]

Chows are a breed that can get testy at times.
I remember my dad got one years ago when I was
about in the 2nd grade.
It didn't last too long. Very aggressive, and
was constantly ripping something to shreds.
It was usually clothes that were hanging on the
clothes line.
They say a Chow will only really obey one
master. And from what we saw, I'd say that is
pretty close to true.
The dog would listen to my dad, but everyone
else in the house was basically fair game
as far as the dog was concerned.
He'd chase the rest of use around the yard
nipping at our heels.
And when he got tired of that, he'd go eat
some clothes. I think my mother had a large
part in the dismissal of the dog..

I knew a girl years ago that had a Chow/Husky
mix. But it was pretty friendly. I think it
acted more like a Husky, and it also looked
more like one. Only it's tongue really had the
Chow look to it.

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

My wife is an SVU Detective on a big city PD. She is also a real dog person, having had a tracker/sniffing dog as her partner for 10 years. She was attacked by a pit 2 years ago, he suprised her and knocked her down, she is 100 pounds not that much less than the dog. The dog locked onto her knee, and didn't let loose till she gave it a real whack between the eyes with her 20oz blackjack. While the dog was getting his eyes uncrossed, she used her M36 and 2 158 gr SWCHP +P to totally and permanently ruin his day. Then she ruined the dog owners day, getting him 2 years for felony attack of a LEO. The bite literally unhinged her knee and she was off for 3 months with much surgery.
She still loves dogs, of course we still have our Shepherd/Ridgeback mix.
She blames the owner(who is now out) who abused the dog and trained it to attack, however she is a little shy of pits. Can't really blame her.

 

[Gun-runner]

I honestly believe they are what you make them. I don't care what breed of dog. If you raise them wrong just like people they'll be wrong thier whole life.

 

[7.62foryou]

Originally posted by pred:
Neighbor has an UNTRAINED pit, kept outdoors in an open yard with a fence dividing my yard from theirs.
Dog gets no attention.
If I am anywhere near the fence she comes running and slams into the fence, And then procedes to bark/snarl and bite at the fence.
I go right to the fence and feed her treats, Been doing that since she was a pup. She loves me when I am feeding her, But 1 min later she's back to the crazy dog again.
I fear one day she will realize she can clear the fence and get shot be me....
VERY fearful dog.
Peter

Chained up al day, no attention that is ABUSE! Clearly we have people here who don't understand dogs which causes the problems.

 

[7.62foryou]

Originally posted by stiab:
It was in the news this week that one of the military bases in NC (can't recall which, several were mentioned in the article) has outlawed pit bulls in military housing areas. There was a fatality involving a three year old child. I wonder why you seldom read about this happening with a Collie?

Because the people who own collies are different from some of the A-holes who own pitbulls. In many cases they are the same kind of people who misuse firearms!

 

[7.62foryou]

We have training for firearms and hunting in some states required by law. Why? Because firearms are dangerous in untrained unskilled hands. So are some breeds of dogs. People own cars with 800 HP who is some cases should maybe be allowed to have a golf cart max. They kill people and destroy property. The underlying theme here is pit bulls are bad because they are pit bulls, some guns are bad because they look bad. Do you see a pattern developing here?