Pit bull Essay Pit bulls, also known as the "babysitter breed", have been around for many years. Just recently have they started to be stereo-typed in the media and in society as a vicious breed. People in general are not leery or startled by the type of dogs they are but then you have the ones that shriek or make those unbearable faces when they even hear the name pit bull mentioned in a sentence. They are no different than any other breed of dog, just the way they are raised. All breeds of dogs need love, cuddling and human interaction with structure in the form of tricks for treats or certain praising for things that they do well. Love is the main infrastructure for any creature. A dog that has been shown love and attention will show love and attention in return. A dog that has been …show more content…
Cuddling is also another form of reassuring your pet that they are loved. The bond your dog feels with you when you are close to them and cuddling them lets them know that they are safe and that you are there to protect them and they are there to protect you. Cuddling gives them a sense of well-being and justification that they are where they are meant to be in the family. The main thing a pit bull needs is structure and discipline. By rewarding good behavior with treats or teaching your dog tricks and rewarding them gives them that structure. They have to have boundaries that they know they cannot cross and teaching them good habits is very important, especially if you own a large breed dog like a pit bull. In my opinion, pit bulls are an exceptional breed of dog. I myself own four of them and they are the best animals I have ever owned. They all follow commands and love to be cuddled as well as give cuddles, they have never growled, or tried to bite anyone or anything. My dogs know their place in the pack and they know who their leader is and they are our protectors as we are
The reason why Pit Bulls are aggressive is because it’s their nature and that’s the way they’re born. Everyone that is afraid of Pit Bulls says it’s the dog's fault and that it's their nature to fight and kill, but honestly it’s the owners fault for making them that way. “‘Though Pit Bulls have strong jaws and, like most dogs will hold onto their prey after biting it. There is no evidence that a Pit Bulls jaw are anatomically different from those of other breeds’”(Lallanilla). They are more likely than any other breeds to grab a hold of something and shake it. The reason why
To say “pit bull,” however, is a vague reference to several pit bull types, which are considered separate breeds by registries like the American Kennel Club (AKC). Each type has a slightly different breeding history; many began with the breeding of bulldogs with terriers to produce a loyal, compact and tenacious breed (“American Pit Bull Terrier”). The standard three pit bull types most often mentioned by name in breed-specific legislation include the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. That is not the extent of the legislation, however, which also includes dogs that “substantially conform to the breed standards established by the American Ken...
According to the United Kennel Club (UKC), the standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog that is square and powerful with a blocky head, prominent cheeks and jaw, taut, and muscular body. The dog’s ears maybe cropped or snipped. These dogs have a deep chest, and a short, glossy coat of any color. Size can range from 30-50 pounds for females and 35-60 pounds for males. The average pit bull today will cost you any where from one hundred and fifty dollars to one thousand dollars. Pit bulls have great physical and mental characteristics that make them excellent partners for responsible, active and caring owners (PBRC). Pitbull are very responsive to training, intelligent, strong, energetic, agile, and adaptable and are always eager to please (PBRC). For example, the Pit bull was America’s first war dog serving in WWI, saving many lives from soldier of nerve gases and other chemical and biological harm. Pit bulls were also used as watch or alert dogs. In a California based APBT (American Pitbull Terrier) rescue group-encompassed training for Pitbulls to assist persons with disabilities, and with people who needed ther...
Pit Bulls are without a doubt my favorite dog, I adore them. Pit Bulls are very well tempered, loyal, and resilient animals. Bred for big game hunting, Pit Bulls are strong, fierce animals and people who have the wrong intentions for ownership should never own them. I am a strong believer that a potential pet owner should do lots of research before getting any type of animal, without exception. Owners should do as much research before getting a dog as they do in planning for a new home or any other new family member. One of the main things to really think about and understand is your intentions for your selection of an animal with the breeding of the Pit Bull. If you choose a dog with the wrong intentions, specifically a Pit Bull, you will get a dog that behaves aggressively and is dangerous. This owner behavior is what has caused the current plight of the Pit Bull today, where laws have been passed in thirteen states and hundreds of municipalities, as well as every U. S. Military base, banning the ownership of the breed and forcing shelters to euphonize Pit Bulls within 24 hours. These laws are unjust and cruel, and victimize the breed based on the owners’ behavior. I also argue that the blame for the epidemic proportions that the laws have reached is 100% the fault of owners who purposely acquired the Pit Bull with the intention to abuse and fight the dogs, and that these owners are the ones who should be punished, not the dogs. (Davis)
Pit Bulls are not born with an aggressive nature as they are born like any other breed, and like any other dog, a Pit Bull will be loving, smart, and loyal, unless it is trained otherwise. The aggressive nature of a dog comes from the dog’s training. If a dog is trained to be loving and loyal, it will have a good temperament, however; if a
Pit bulls, like any other dog, grow into their temperament. The way the dog is raised rounds out their character and general temperament. According to the “American Temperament Test Society: Pit bulls pass temperament tests 84.1% of the time, which ranks them slightly better than golden retrievers (83.8%) and cocker spaniels (81.7%), and well above miniature schnauzers (78.6%),” (The Biting Truth). Myths have generated atrocious attitudes towards this breed for years. The nature of the dog to be a protector to children and the bulky build of pit bulls makes them a very easy breed to target. These opinions ...
They will play many dog games with children without hurting them. They strive for the love of “their humans.” These dogs could also be great therapy dogs to those they care about. Pit bulls can keep people company and take their minds off whatever is bothering them. This breed also has a face that allows them to smile.
A vital question that must be asked though is what is a pit bull? The answer to this has become vague in today’s society, but the simple answer is that there is no one single dog that is a pit bull. There is a myriad of many different breeds that have been grouped together
My oldest daughter had a pit-bull, best dog she owned. Was really good with both her boys and never acted aggressive towards anyone, all she wanted was for someone to pet her belly. I know that my daughter also trained her dog, and made sure she always had something for her to chase, and play with. Most pit-bulls need those stimuli to keep them preoccupied, otherwise they might chew on things.
Like any dog a Pit bull can be a good dog as long as you treat it as if you where to
...ed they are extremely people-oriented. Pit bulls are loyal to their owners and eager to please, and they also have a high pain tolerance which is perfect for a household with rough and tumble kids!
All pit bulls are fighters: According to the American Temperament Test Society, out of the 870 American Pit Bull Terriers tested,755 passed. Giving pit bulls an 86.8% overall temperament pass rate. It is proven that pit bulls give more "kisses" than any other type of dog. They love humans and interaction with humans. They are friendly animals who love to goof around.
Each dog is bred for a specific reason, such as catching rabbits, hunting, and guarding. Pit bulls are originally bred to fight other dogs and animals to death. Pit bulls are half-terrier and half-English Bulldog. Terriers are known for their energy and their motivation to keep on going. English Bulldogs are known for their masculinity. PetsWorld, another website, says, “The American Pit Bull Terrier is an athletic canine breed. Pit Bulls make extraordinary donning mutts in that they are agile, strong, and typically energetic. A pit bull can keep running at paces of around 25-30mph.” Pit bulls are athletic dogs, they are more active than the average dog. With their athletic behavior, they can play endlessly with their owners. whether it's taking a jog, or jumping around at home, pit bulls will keep their owners
Thesis Statement: Pit bulls are like any breed of dogs that needs to be handled properly by their owners because they can be taught to be less aggressive and more loyal.
This doesn't occur when the pit bull are trained to dog fight by their owners. The owner should be the one to blame for Pit Bulls bad behavior not the breed. Pit Bulls be for their big thing on discriminating had many great nicknames. “In decades past the American Pit Bull was a canine icon. Nicknamed “America's dog” and favored for it’s remarkable loyalty and affability, images of the breed were everywhere. A Pit Bull named sergeant stubby won 13 decorations for his service in trenches of the first world war”(globalanimal.com). Pit Bulls are very helpful dogs. They would do anything to save their owners and their family form any disaster because they love them and don't want them to be hurt.Pit Bulls have one other great names that goes right with them. “Their affinity and gentleness toward children was so wildly known to appreciate it inspired a second nickname “the nanny dog”(globalanimal.com). They have such a sweet personality that the discriminators so far over look. They can only see them for the mean dog they think they are. If people would look at the good quality's in the dog breed they wouldn't look down on them so much; they may even appreciate