Not All Pit Bulls Are Aggressive or Bad

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Not All Pit Bulls Are Aggressive or Bad

by Cherria
(Rogersville, MO USA)

I have a pit bull, his name is buddy. He is the biggest baby in the world, he's even scared of cats! LOL..

I think people really need to stop judging pit bulls and take a step back. Not all pit bulls are bad aggressive dogs. Your dog is what you make it.

My husband and I have three kids all of which love our pit bull and he loves them even more. He kisses them and loves to sleep at there feet!

Just because people fight them and make them aggressive dogs, doesn't mean they are born that way.

You know all these people who run around saying pit bulls have lock jaw, well that isn't true.

You have to train them to have lock jaw. You can train a poodle to have lock jaw, so don't judge a book by it's cover!

My buddy is a big cuddly bear, he is like any other dog. He is scared of storms, he cries when you leave him alone, and he love to swim in the pool with my kids. And most of all he loves to play with a ball!

We take him to the vet and every person there is so happy to see him. They play with him and they think he's just a great dog.

We had to up root and move because of all the people out there that train them to fight and be mean.

As I set here and write this, he sitting on my bed licking me because he hasn't seen me all day.

So who's the bad one here, the dog or the people who own them?

You tell me!

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Jan 03, 2012
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I agree with Adam G. Katz
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The breeds came to by encouraging various traits. All dogs are not equal. I also agree that bad owners generally make a bad dog.

Apr 09, 2010
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It's a little of both
by: Adam G. Katz

You're right: Not all pit bulls are bad dogs. It's hard to even talk about "pit bulls" as it's such a general term. Are we referring to:

- An American Staffordshire terrier?
- An American Pit Bull Terrier?
- A Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
- An American Bulldog?
- A Bandog?

I've even seen some Boxers who were loosely categorized as a "pit bull".

However, it is important to recognize that within the American Pit Bull Terrier and Staffy bloodlines, there are specific bloodlines that do have a higher tendency toward dog aggression. (Which is distinct and separate from 'handler aggression' -- which is what most of the dogs in the media receive such a bad reputation for).

It is also important to recognize that these are extreme dogs/extreme breeds. They are not for everyone. They are not the same as poodles, regardless of how you raise them. They have a tendency toward extreme prey drive and can be very "game".

Does this mean that you cannot find one with a temperament like a pit bull? Of course you can. But to suggest that pit bulls are the same as Poodles, and that it's "all in how you train them" is not specifically accurate, either. Like anything else, there are shades of gray.

Adam G. Katz is the author of, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!" -- which you can find at DogProblems.com.

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