Colleen Lynn Argument Analysis

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In 2015 the author, Colleen Lynn, explains an example in detail and mentions a similar example to disprove the argument that a pit bull’s behavior is solely based in how the dog is raised. Lynn begins the article by stating the argument that the behavior of dogs are solely based on how the dog is treated is deceptive propaganda promoted by pitbull owners. She then explains that pit bulls have been bred specifically for fighting.Lynn then goes on to explain the relationship that the family had with this dog. She mentions facebook posts that the owner, and mother of the victim, had posted about the dog.
Lynn then describes the events leading up to the attack, and gives a detailed portrayal of the ordeal. She then goes on by presenting quotes

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