Owning A Pit Bull Own a Good Dog Own A Pit Bull There are many different qualities to consider when choosing a dog. Pit Bulls have all the qualities needed to become a great companion. Although, if you treat them wrong when they're growing up there is a good chance they will get out of control. If you raise them right you will have one of the best dogs ever. For example my friend had a Pit Bull that he would hit for no reason and one-day the dog attacked him and hurt him pretty bad. This
An increasing number of pit bull attacks have occurred over past decade. People who are attacked by pit bulls always suffer serious injuries because of the pit bulls’ sharp teeth and strong muscles. In October 19, 2009, Dr Hugh Wirth who is the RSPCA’s Victorian president renewed calls for American pit bull terriers to be bred out of Australia. The current laws require owners of pit bulls to register their pit bull. While some people are satisfied with the laws because they think that they are safe
All over the U.S people think that Pit-Bulls are one of the most dangerous dogs out there. They believe that they should be banned from being house pets because they are a threat. Before people started believing everything the media said about Pit-Bulls they were considered good house pets because they were kind with kids and loved being around the family. A lot of people think that Pit-Bulls are dangerous, but not all of them are. Before Pit-Bulls were considered dangerous they were said to be the
Virginia Surdez Comp and the Spoken Word Professor Nixon April 4, 2018 Are Pit Bulls Dangerous? By any standard, dogs are extraordinary animals. They have been part of the human society for longer than any other domestic species. They exist in a great variety of different shapes sizes, color, and breed. They occupy a wide ecological niche that ranges from pampered pets, loyal service dogs, faithful servants, to feral scavengers. Even our attitudes towards dogs seem to oscillate between extremes
However, many opt to own breeds that are known to be dangerous. One of the more common dangerous breeds to own in the United States has become the Pit Bull. While Pit Bulls are not actually recognized as a breed, the name is slang for a dog that shares the characteristics of American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or American Pit Bull Terriers (Roemer para 1). People own these dogs for a number of reasons. Not only are they cheap and very commonplace to find, people own
The media’s attack on pit bulls started when drug dealers were chaining them up using them as a weapon against police. In the media Pit Bulls and portrayed as vicious dogs that attack owners, strangers, and children without warning. There are several other breeds that bite and attack, however you only hear about the pit bulls. For example if on day one a Lab mix bites a child you will see it in the newspaper the following day; day two when a Great Dane bites two adults you will see it on the news
Are Pit Bulls deserving of being banned from the United States? Are breed specific laws effective? Is there a better way to handle dangerous dogs? Pit Bulls have many people who believe that all should be put down and that they are a dangerous breed. These people do not understand that there are many other ways to handle the situation, that having these laws can make things worse or not change anything, and that each dog is an individual. I believe that breed specific laws against dogs, Pit Bulls
To change the image the public and media have of Pit Bulls we must promote current and future Pit Bull owners to educate themselves on the breed and educate their dog through continuous training. By doing this, when Pit Bulls are walking the streets with responsible owners and showing excellent behavior, the image of a vicious and aggressive breed will begin to fade away. It all starts with education. Time magazine published an article about how all dogs need to be subject to balanced training,
From the first police dogs to criminals dog of choice Pit bulls have been through many rough situations, from dog abuse to dog fights. They have been outstanding dogs no matter what, since each breed of any animal has its misunderstandings. Pit bulls where created in the united kingdom around the 1800's.(Breed History badrap.org) They where used for bull baiting, and dog fighting soon after became popular, which is where their name "Pit bull" derived from. Popular in the dog fighting world
A common stereotype of “pit bulls are vicious animals” used as an excuse for why parents will not allow their children to go over to a pit bull owning person’s house to play with other children. In recent times the pit bull has received a bad reputation from the media due to dog fighting cases and false stories. During both world wars the American Pit Bull Terrier was used for many military propaganda posters because of its powerful and loyal characteristics as well as held officer positions in the
is commonly and collectively referred to as "pit bulls". Pit bulls are not acknowledged by the American Kennel Club. Rather, ‘Pit Bulls' is an umbrella term which encompasses breeds that are acknowledged and registered with the aforementioned organisation. For example, it includes the Staffordshire bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier as well as the Bulldog. The American bulldog and Presa Canario are both mistakenly referred to as pit bulls. Numerous dog breeds were developed in an effort
Pit Bull Dog Fighting Throughout the years society has sought many different forms of entertainment. For instance, in ancient roman times there were many different forms of entertainment. One form was chariot racing where they used a set of four horses on about seven different teams and raced. There was also Gladiators, which were usually prisoners who would fight to the death. Then came along dog fighting. Dog fighting is a cruel sport that people do illegally. Two dogs are faced to fight and try
Pit Bulls Wow! Look at that Pit Bull! Pit Bulls can be harmful. When you look at a Pit Bull you think “Oh my gosh! It’s going to attack me!” When it’s not anything like that. They are very sweet and help out a lot. They will not hurt you at all in any way. They usually only attack because of their owners. They do not do it because of their breed it the owner they mistreat them and disrespect them and they get scared and think you will hurt them so they attack you. First
In today's society more often than not the Pit bulls dogs as a breed get a bad reputation. General misconceptions based off of false information lead to Pit Bulls receiving unfair treatment from the public. These dogs are more times than not alienated from the "good dog" category, and feared because of their misleading reputation in today's world. Pit bulls as a breed are loving, supporting, loyal, and caring dogs that deserve more positive recognition from everybody. Unfortunately, some places in
“The Problem with Pit Bulls”. In her article she starts with an event that happened to a three year old little girl that was attacked by three Pit Bulls. The little girl and her family were in KFC and one of the employees asked her to leave because her face was “disrupting their customers”. Half of the little girl’s face is now paralyzed and she has also lost her vision in one of her eyes because of the three Pit Bulls that attacked her. Her grandfather killed the three Pit bulls that attacked her;
Pit Bulls Misunderstood A lot of people misunderstand the pit bull breeds. They are mistreated and put down for their looks and background. When someone thinks of a pit bull they think of this bad dog who's going the bite them, but really its all on how they are raised. Many of pit bulls are just big babies, and love the attention to cuddle, and give lots of kisses. Any dog can bite you or get into a fight with another dog. Based on researchers decisions and calculations the most aggressive breed
Every day Pit Bull”s in shelters are killed just because people discriminate them by the breed of dog they are. Many people think that all Pit Bulls are the same as the other, but the truth is “All dogs are individuals”[Best friends.org]. Also, people think the name Pit Bull means a mean fighting dog, but that is also false their name actually means dog of America. Everything that people in America do to make all Pit Bulls disappear forever is like saying they want America to disappear forever because
reputation, not because of its breed but because of its upbringing. Pit bulls are a breed that are in a never-ending debate on their place in society. At the turn of the 20th century pits were considered “America’s Dog” , but in the past few decades they have started to be considered as a fierce and vicious breed (How Americas Dog). Pit bulls are not one specific breed, but are a combination of many that
Pit Bulls have had a bad reputation for decades. This breed is largely known for attacking people and killing other dogs. Is it the dog or the person responsible for raising the animal who is ultimately to blame for the dog being a danger to society? The owner is responsible for unleashing a dangerous animal into society. Pit bulls are not born vicious; these behaviours are taught to them. With the BSL in place, people from owning these amazing animals. Is the ban necessary? In order to better understand
Dear Editor, I stand here before you to speak about whether or not dangerous dog breeds, such as the Pit Bull, should be banned from being kept as pets in Australia. I strongly believe that dog breeds such as Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Bull Terriers are the nastiest type of dogs that anyone can even decide upon keeping as pets, and for any purpose whatsoever. These vile, vicious and violent animals are a huge threat, not only our community, but other animals too. They spare nobody, from children