50 weeks 1 day ago, 12:42 AM

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I am a animal lover and I want to share my feelings with all animal lovers. Dogs are very special, pitbulls are and maybe kind, loving, protective, etc., etc., etc. BUT, the damage they can do can never be "undone". Please really look at all the statistics, pitts have turned on the children they were raised with, their testerone levels get so high they go crazy, as with the girls in heat. They can turn in an "instant", with or without provacation.

I do not understand the "parents" that would put their children/babies in "harms way". You can never undo the physical harm or the death of a child. Please quit thinking of what "you" want, it's not about you. When you had that child, your wants and needs come last to the protection of your children. Alot of pitbull owners own one for attention, for their own
egos, etc., etc., not cause they "love" the breed. Please...give me a break....if you really love your children and other children and people, you would not own one.

Look at live pictures, read the newspapers...you almost have to kill a pitbull to release their victim.

It was a breed that was bred by man, that went wrong. Before you get mad at what I am saying, why would you ever put a child in a position of where it could possibly be killed, mamed, or disfigured for life? It may never happen but the chance is there, the chance is there. Think...it would be terrible and horrific if you were the one being mauled.

Everett, WA
50 weeks 1 day ago, 1:22 AM

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Pits are good dogs

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3 days 12 hours ago, 2:50 AM

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I have an 11 month old blue nose pitbull. He is a champion show dog. I have raised him since he was 6 weeks old. If you were to break into my home, you have a better chance of me attacking you then he will. Matter of fact, I have friends that he has never met walk right through my door unannounced and he greets them at the door, with this I have a new friend attitude,and wanna play attitude. Fact I have a next door neighbor with a pug.....yes that's right a pug. This dog is the spawn of satin. This dog has bite me more,and chewed on my clothes, then any other dog I have met. Most people with this pit bulls are bad attitude have never owned one, and believe only what they have read or saw on videos. I've got news for you, for ever 1 pit bull in the news or on video there are hundreds, if not thousand more behaving them selves. So its only right for me to say because of that one pug that lives next door to me, all pugs should be put on the top ten most dangerous list!.....My point being, it is all in how your dog is raised. If I want the meanest dog on the block, of course he's gonna be mean, but if I want the most well behaved dog, you'll have no fears!!!!

49 weeks 6 days ago, 1:28 AM

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Get your facts right pitbulls are the most loveing dog out they l have had pits for nearly 20 years and let me tell you something they have never turned on me, they have never called or biten a child, and lets face it the more you read about the american pit in the papper or see them on tv they have been cross breeds not true pitbulls. l have 15 pits and they get on fine and they are not cage up or fix if they are so bad like you say than my dogs should have killed each other buy, now andf my kids so do yourself a favour and dont talk on a subject that you have no clue about

49 weeks 6 days ago, 1:46 AM

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Couldn't Of said it better, I havn't been on latly because I am downloading music,

ELO!!!

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49 weeks 5 days ago, 5:48 AM

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Why let my children play outside, they could be hit by a stray bullet! Why cross the street, I could be hit by a car!

Life is full of what if's.

Untill next time.....Buck
49 weeks 4 days ago, 4:05 AM

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Not all pits r bad. And for one to think so is plain ignorance. My pits would definitely kill, hell yes, they would kill a person if they were trying to hurt one of my children or myslef. They r the most faithful, loyal, loving, gentle, and protective dogs. They wouldnt think twice about giving up their own life to save yours!

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your pit. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." - Unknown

49 weeks 3 days ago, 9:30 PM

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are you stilll here?

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49 weeks 3 days ago, 9:32 PM

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Yep Iam still here

49 weeks 3 days ago, 9:33 PM

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OKKK

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49 weeks 3 days ago, 9:35 PM

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You say you are leaving VA why
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49 weeks 3 days ago, 9:37 PM

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Because I must

Ok it's beacue I have a small home, it's only two stories high, and I have two kids and a hubby and a rottie, and I am 4 months pregnate. So we are getting a three storie beach house.

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49 weeks 3 days ago, 9:43 PM

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Most homes in the UK are two stores and the sound of a beach house sounds like heaven where are you moving too the idea sounds really cool hope you all have a great life.
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49 weeks 3 days ago, 9:46 PM

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Thanks you dack, my hubby wanted a house in CA but I did't so we are moving to a Florida beach house, right on the shore, you can see the ocean, and it's not atached to another house, so the dogs will love it, do you live never a beach?

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49 weeks 3 days ago, 9:58 PM

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No I Live 100 miles from a beach I live in derbyshire England it is known as the gateway to the peak district mebe you might have to google it to get some idea its very green .
100 miles in the UK is about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK
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49 weeks 3 days ago, 10:03 PM

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OH CUZ NOW I LIVE VERY FAR FOM THA BEACH

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48 weeks 6 days ago, 12:28 AM

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I AM A BULLY BREED RESCUER! JUST SO THAT IS KNOWN......

I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH THE BULLY BREED FOR 7 YRS NOW. I HAVE ONLY HAD ONE E VER SHOW ME AGGRESSION. AND I HAVE HAD TO EUTHANIZE 2 IN 7 YRS. THE ONE THAT WAS AGGRESSIVE HAD BEEN BEAT WITH A WATER HOSE AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE. SHE CAME AT ME WHEN WATERING THE LAWN. BECAUSEI KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THE BULLY BREEDS I DIDNT EVEN GET A SCRATCH ON ME. BUT DUE TO THAT AGGRESSION I DID WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE. THE OTHER THAT I HAD PUT DOWN WAS MY WIFES LOVE: ANNIE WAS THE MOST GENTLE GIANT YOU WOULD EVER MEET. SHE HAD A BABY THAT SHE HAD TO HAVE BEFORE GOING TO SLEEPAND HAD TO HAVE A PILLOW UNDER HER HEAD BEFORE GETTING COMFORTABLE. THE CATCH WAS THAT SHE WAS DOG AGGRESSIVE, SHE ATTACKED A DOG AND INJURED IT BADLY, AND THEN A YEAR LATER SHE ATTACKED A SMALL FEMALE AND KILLED HER. SHE WAS NEVER BEAT NEVER MISTREATED BUT THE PREVIOUS OWNERS USED TO BRING SMALLER DOGS AROUND THE FENCE AND TAUNT HER. CAUSE OF THE AGGRESSION I HAD TO PUT HER DOWN DUE TO HAVING A LITTLE GIRL DUE IN 3 MONTHS. TO AVOID ALL CHANCES.

THEY ARE A WONDERFUL BREED! :) THEY ARE A WORKING CLASS DOG. MY MALE IS A CHAMPION WEIGHT PULLER. AND MY NEWEST RESCUE WHO IS AMAZING, IS A 3RD PLACE BROAD JUMPER. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT HER ASK SHE IS SO GENTLE AND LOVING. I HAVE PICS OF MOST RESCUES BEFORE AND AFTERS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE JUST ASK.

WE ARE ALL BULLYS IN SOME MEANS
48 weeks 6 days ago, 12:51 AM

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Post some pics pease

animals have rights too ya know!!
48 weeks 6 days ago, 1:33 AM

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MY OTHER LAPTOP GOT STOLEN BUT HERE ARE SOME PICS OF RESCUES
ITS NOT TAKING MY HTML CODES

WE ARE ALL BULLYS IN SOME MEANS
48 weeks 5 days ago, 4:22 PM

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i love pitd

hey
48 weeks 5 days ago, 5:09 PM

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The American Pit Bull Terrier has a strong pleasure to please. The APBT has evoked more human emotional, rational, and irrational response than any other breed that exists today. By no means are these dogs people-haters or people-eaters. Their natural aggressive tendencies are toward other dogs and animals, not people. However if they are properly socialized with a firm, but calm, confident, consistent pack leader, they will not even be aggressive with them. These are truly quality companions for quality owners only! The American Pit Bull Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet, which is good with children and adults. Almost always obedient, it is always eager to please its master. It is an extremely courageous and intelligent guard dog that is very full of vitality. Highly protective of his owners and the owner's property, it will fight an enemy to the death. It is usually very friendly, but has an uncanny ability to know when it needs to protect and when everything is okay. The American Pit Bull Terrier can be willful with meek owners and needs a firm hand. They are generally okay with other pets if they are raised with them from puppy hood. They are very friendly, but not recommended for most people, because most people do not understand how to properly raise and treat a dog. Problems arise when one does not understands dog psychology, seeing the dog as having human emotions, and ends up with a dog who thinks he is the boss of the house. For a smaller, not as powerful dog, people can sometimes get away with this, however, for a powerful breed, one really needs to understand and follow this concept of keeping a dog. An excellent guide to learning how to properly treat a dog is the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (recommended to all dog owners regardless of the breed they own). Excellent with children in the family, they have a high pain tolerance and will happily put up with rough child play. As with any breed, they should not be left alone with unfamiliar children. Originally used as fighting dogs, the powerful American Pit Bull may go for the throat of strange dogs. A minimum of training, along with the proper amount of exercise and a firm pack leader, will produce a tranquil, obedient dog. Socialize very thoroughly when young to combat aggressive tendencies and be sure to keep the dog under control when other dogs are present. Teach this dog respect for humans by not allowing it to jump up and not allowing it to enter doorways first. The humans must make the dog heal beside or behind them when walking. It has given outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is at the same time esteemed as a companion dog. The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. When properly trained and socialized, this is a very good dog and a great family companion. Unfortunately, some choose to promote the fighting instinct in the breed, giving it a bad name. If you would like to witness what a well-balanced Pitbull is like, tune into the Dog Whisperer and check out Daddy and Junior along with the rest of Cesar's pack of Pits.

Developed from the Bull and Terrier types of yesteryear, the American Pit Bull Terrier comes from an indisputable history of pit-fighting. The breed's tenacity and accompanying strength are unmatched in the canine world. As rich and captivating as the breed's history is, the Pit Bull's future is more worthy of commentary. Some proponents of the breed argue that this breed is the original bulldog of the past. Old prints and woodcarvings show reason to believe this. They show dogs that look exactly like the breed today, doing things the dog is still capable of doing. For more information on this theory you can read books by Richard F Stratton. The APBT, as registered by the UKC, is an individual breed of dog and does not refer to just any ill-bred, mindless warrior-type mongrel. At one time, the Pit Bull was a much loved, trustworthy companion. People who chose to train these dogs to fight are chiefly responsible for the banning and witch-hunting that has been sweeping the U.S. The media, however, should not go unmentioned, for it is also responsible for escalating isolated incidences in a relentless and attention-getting way. In a lot of cases when the media is reporting about a Pit Bull attacking, it is indeed not even a Pit Bull at all, but a mixed breed of some sort, or another bull breed all together. In fact, one time there was a report on KYW news in Philadelphia about two Pit Bulls attacking a person. I called the news station and asked if they knew the dogs were in fact a purebred American Pit Bull Terriers, or another bull breed of some sort, or a mutt for that matter. They told me they did not know, I would have to call the police station to verify that information. I asked them how they could report something that they were not sure of. They had no answer for me and they were not sure of the dog's breed. Even after admitting that to me on the phone, they kept calling it a Pit Bull. The Pit Bull's future has been perhaps irreparably undone and everyone is to blame except the dog itself. This very loyal dog is too set on pleasing his owner, and ironically this is the root of his own undoing. Accompanying this need to please are remarkable abilities of all kinds. Jack Dempsy, Teddy Roosevelt and Jack Johnson are just a few people who have owned Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls excel in practically every canine task including herding, guarding, hunting, policing, cart pulling and ratting. A Pit Bull, named Banddog Dread, holds more canine working titles than ANY other breed. The owner's name is Diane Jessup and you can reference her book, "The Working Pit Bull." It tells you all of Dread's accomplishments. These dogs are truly capable of many tasks. The difference between Pits and American Staffordshire Terriers is a difficult one. Even breeders can't agree. The main difference is the bloodline. Amstaffs are show dogs and dog fighters won't use dogs with Amstaff blood. As time progresses there will be more of a difference. Many are duel registered as Amstaffs with the AKC and Pits with the UKC.

WE ARE ALL BULLYS IN SOME MEANS
48 weeks 5 days ago, 5:16 PM

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I agree 100% and what comes in the packege with owning a pet is socalizing. If you don't socalize, you will have a bad dog on YOUR hands and it will be YOUR fault! People just don't get it! They say with a dog "These dog's nice, thye don't need to see otha dogs" that isn't true! The way the dog turns out in the end is the way you rasied it. It just boils down to how much someone will go to help their dog be happy, helthey, and NICE!!

Coco

47 weeks 2 days ago, 2:50 AM

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kill'em all like metallica said

42 weeks 2 days ago, 2:14 AM

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maybe u need to be killed....grow up!!!

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47 weeks 18 hours ago, 8:30 PM

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MANS BEST FRIND IS A PITBULL

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47 weeks 18 hours ago, 8:37 PM

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Here in the UK pitbulls are banned.

47 weeks 17 hours ago, 9:25 PM

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also in australia Deck-it is a very sad situation i think. i understand why they need to do something about this breed but to ban a whole breed wasnt the way to go-but because they cant control the situation any better they just try to extinct it.

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47 weeks 17 hours ago, 9:36 PM

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Spike
As you sell them in Ozz do new owners need a permit to own one or what.
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47 weeks 17 hours ago, 9:39 PM

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YES THEY NEED A PERMIT WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED BY DOING A DNA TEST

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47 weeks 17 hours ago, 9:47 PM

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So its only mixed breeds banned in Ozz over here its down to the word of a vet to decide if its a pit or not.
A bit hit and miss if you ask me.
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47 weeks 17 hours ago, 9:40 PM

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BUT ALOT OF PPL ARE PASING THEM OFF AS AMERICAN STAFFYS WHICH ARE OK TO OWN

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47 weeks 17 hours ago, 9:56 PM

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NO PURE PITTBULLS ARE BANNED BUT DNA TESTING THAT A PITTBULL IS NOT A PURE BREED AND THEN THEY CANT DO ANYTHING CAUSE THE RESULTS SAY ITS A MIXED EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T. WHAT THE HELL DOES A VET KNOW -THEY KNOW ABOUT THE HEALTH OF A DOG NOT THE BREED.THEY STUDY A LITTLE ABOUT BREEDS BUT THATS LIKE SAYING A DOCTOR IS AN EXPERT IN RACES AND THE HUMAN BODY.

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42 weeks 2 days ago, 2:12 AM

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I have welcomed a new registered red nose pitbull into my home over 6months ago. This is the 3rd Pitbull i have owned. I have 3 young children under the age of 10. I have never had one of my pits turn on my family. Yes i do agree pits can be very aggressive. But that is due to their owners. I have also read of chihuahua's attacking people and other animals.My dog is very loyal to our family. If she were to attack someone it would be due to them being harmful to us. She is the most comforting and lovable animal i have ever owned. People are so quick to just euthinize pitbulls now. I feel it is up to us as owners to have the choice of having them in our home. Where i used to live they were legal if u maintained strict rules that were enforced by the city. But since then i have moved only 45 miles from my hometown. Here they are illegal. if caught with one you are fined 1000.00 dollars and the pit is euthinized. I do know there are harsh rules on keeping a pit. But i would rather pay the cost of havin one, then to be where i am at now and hide my dog on a constant basis. But my dog is part of my family and will do what i have to in order to keep her w/ us. Letting her go would be like enforcement telling me i cant have my child. Fine me and kill my family. I think not!! I hope one day society will pull their heads outta their @sses and realize that other dogs kill too. But Society would rather talk about one certain breed.

Lyric (registered red nose pit)
42 weeks 1 day ago, 6:31 PM

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OK. Who here has seen the dog whisperer?
This is a prime example of how and dog of any breed can become balanced and calm-submissive. Cesars's constant companion daddy happens to be the most balanced dog ive seen. As well as Cesar having multiple pitbulls in his pack of 40+ dogs.
Some people still may disagree and continue to sterotype these dogs, but personally i believe pitbulls who are given 'rules, boundries and limiations' can become just as balanced and 'sumissive' as another breed of dog.
I suggest people educate themselves before talking out of their arses! That goes out to all you pitbull haters.

34 weeks 1 day ago, 5:59 AM

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i love cesar show so much.. that is how i became a dog trainer caz of him

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I, too, love Cesar Millan - I have learned soooo much from watching him on t.v. I just ordered some of his DVDs and am looking forward to watching them. I too have a pit bull who is the sweetest, most gentle dog anyone could want. She loves everything and everyone, is 14 months old, and she has never even nipped or growled at anyone, much less bite or attack. People are so ignorant sometimes!

42 weeks 1 day ago, 7:39 PM

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Sorry, I'm not tring to scare you away or anything if you are a new user, but you sound a lot like mrpitbull, mrpitbull, is that you?

Coco

42 weeks 1 day ago, 8:08 PM

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He does seem to have that mrpitbull happy go lucky charm about him. Maybe he has a lost twin brother oh no.
Ha ha
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haha. I really hope that the pitbull hater didn't scare him away.

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42 weeks 1 day ago, 8:44 PM

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Mrpitbull loves a good a moan about pitbull haters the more that come on here the more he loves it' ozzies love to cuss its wot they do best.
PS that and drink beer'
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42 weeks 1 day ago, 9:24 PM

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Pit.bulls.are.evil must've been smokin crack or pot or cokane cuz he was wasted completley. Why would he say he hopes they all DIE?! That's really mean, in plaine english if someone thinks that they should burn in H&ll. hy would wish death on sombody, or aniimal?

P.S. He might of been drunk too.

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42 weeks 1 day ago, 10:09 AM

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are good dogs indeed. My sister-in-law had a pet pitbull dog and it was so lush, it even loved her baby! I wasn't suprise because of my experiences with these dogs, but she was! Let that be a leson to ya - if you have never owned a dog - don't state facts that are false.

Scoop the poop!
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I am stunned at the ignorance of laws that ban any breeds. It's the bad apples that spoil the bunch I guess. I extend my sympathy to any one that's had a loved one hurt in any way by ANY dog. The fact is the without proper socialization ANY breed can be dangerous. I walk dogs for a living and am proud to advertise in my local area that I specialize in bully breeds. I've been bitten a number of times in my profession but can tell you unequivocally that it was the dogs with bad owners that have caused me the most harm. Never once has a Pit, Rot, Boxer, American Bulldog or Strat given me any trouble other then to pull me off my feet and on to my ass, only to damage my pride just a little. Banning the breed isn't the answer. Tougher ownership laws can help weed out the scum-bag, loser, Michael Vick, dog fighting assholes as well as some of the people that just have no business owning any dogs let alone a bully breed that needs that extra attention that only a true dog lover can bring to the table. Get cops out of the donut shops, off their fat asses (at least in my city) and follow up with owner registrations. Save the city a little money, put down the newspaper, get out of the car and take a walk for christ sakes you lazy freeloading slackers. I mean come on people. If you want to own a bully breed than go ahead and have mandatory classes given by specialized instructors that work for the city and can add revenue to boot. Do follow ups and let the Bully's live! Ok, there's my rant and 2 cents on behalf of my American Bulldog Bella!

34 weeks 10 hours ago, 4:54 AM

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i agree... i am also a dog walker in my nieghborhood and also dog trainer... i walk 2 dogs right now the lab is more trouble 4 me then the rotie... both great dogs though love them so much.... :)

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25 weeks 5 days ago, 5:00 AM

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Pitbulls are very loyal and trustworthy, i used to own a female pitbull and she was the best guard dog i have ever had, she was very gentle with children too. I think it all depends on the owner of the dog, how they bring the dog up, what they teach it and what they don't teach it, also dogs need alot of attention and excercise and if you lack in giving them that attention they will turn savage, i have seen it happen with a neighbours dogs, she has 2 staffy's and they used to be the most friendly dogs, but now she never takes them walking or anywhere, they are locked in the yard.. they have gone viscious. Pitbulls can be aggressive just like any other dog but only when they are trying to protect the ones they love, their family/owners. It's not just the pitbull that can be aggressive it's any dog!! it depends on the way it has been treated. I have a male english staffy and i make sure i take him walking everyday and i give him alot of attention too and he is a good dog, i make sure that he gets out to the beach a few times every week too. Also it is very important to socialize your dog at a young age with other dogs and/or other people. :)

25 weeks 5 days ago, 4:58 AM

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I just wanted to post this to all the people out there who think staffies and pitbulls are dangerous. I have a male english staffy and i have alot of people who worry about him and think that he is viscious just because of his appearance and because he wears a choclate brown collar with spikes on it and has a muscular build, i think it is really ridiculous that they think he is viscious because when you look in his eyes you can tell that he is a very friendly, loving dog. And as for pitbulls, everyone just thinks their dangerous because of their appearance:their red nose and muscular build, alot of people say things about pitbulls and staffies when they haven't even owned one to know the truth about them! BEFORE YOU KNOW THE DOG, OWN THE DOG!!!!

17 weeks 6 days ago, 3:35 AM

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Nov 2009

I have a neighbor with a pit bull mix that I finally had to write them a note to either muzzle the dog when they are not home or lock it somewhere. My driveway is 10 feet from their house and I have a 5 foot chain link fence for my dogs.

The minute anyone comes into the driveway if no one is home her pit is bashing and barking against the windows. I cannot even let my dogs out longer than doing their duty and I need to bring them in because this pit goes crazy when he sees them out. Normally when they are home he is quiet.

Today I went for a walk with my dogs and when I got home I let one in and the other was doddling. When I looked out my window after hearing the pit barking he was in an upstairs window that was wide open trying to jump out. I ran out the back and by that time he was on the roof of their house and she fortunately got a hold of him before he jumped off the roof into my yard and you know he would have killed my dog!

I have to say I went balistic because I have talked to them before about his behavior. A friend of mine will not even pull into my driveway because of this dog! Yet even after this they left him loose in the house so when he left if I, my husband or dogs were out he was going nuts! I wrote a note to either muzzle him, lock him in the basement or something! They locked him in their addition where he can't get out. Anymore instances I am calling cops...enough of this before someone gets hurt! I started video taping the dogs behavior.

Did I mention this pit can climb a 6 foot fence! When his people are around he is sweet as pie but...

She has one other pit mix that chased a mail carrier into his truck so what does that tell you about how much control there is?

My dogs are collies..just in case anyone wanted to know.

8 weeks 4 days ago, 10:48 AM

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Already commented on another post. I am one of the statistics who was victim to a pitt attack when I was 6yrs and my son a pit/lab mix when he was 8yrs. (yes now we have something in common..so the family joke goes often enough)
When I was attacked, I was on the sidewalk walking with my sister and the dog just suddenly bolted off its porch no warning, across a huge lawn and BAM! I was down (And out, I hit so hard I didnt wake up until the ride to the hospital. All I saw was red -blood, my nose was all but off my face-).. The dog lived there for a good year or so and never attacked anyone before that so, I have no idea what had set it off that day or why me. heh.

Yes, it may be the owner not the dog. Even so, ask me, I would say a breed like a Pitbull (Can be aggressive AND easily cause serious damage and or death) maybe need a license to own.. its like a weapon that can go off in the wrong hands. It would keep abusive idiot owners down anyway.

7 weeks 5 days ago, 5:45 AM

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I have read a few of the post to this forum. I see that there is definite opinions that go both ways about the Pit Bull Breed, Good, and Bad. As I write my post I am looking at one that is written that both this person and their child was attacked by Pit Bulls. I feel really BAD that happened to them. Although if anyone has done the research of this breed, back when they were first used for dog fighting before laws were passed, the owners of the opposing dog would go and inspect their opponents dog to make sure they had no poisons, sharp objects attached to the fur, etc... that would gain the upper hand to injure their dog. In that situation this breed could not be aggressive toward humans for them to do this. Before this breed was used for dog fighting, Bulldogs were used for dog fighting. In this case if a Bulldog has attacked a young child or any human being for that matter, more than likely you do not see it in the news, as opposed to if a Pitt Bull does the same or even a Rottweiler. In this case I would say it was the owners who were to blame why they were attacked. Not to get into comparisons, though being around dogs all my life I have been attacked, bitten, by all kinds of dogs. The end result of this happening to me, and working with dogs, I found the more I was able to read dogs body language and signs of dogs to were I have a good idea what is going to happen before they do it. In my opinion yes there are people that have no business owning these types of dogs, and if the wrong person gets ownership of these types of dogs they are used for the wrong purpose 99 percent of the time. The Michael Vick case is a fine example. But fortunately out of all of his dogs (except for 2) I believe were able to be rehabilitated, to be adopted out, or to be used as service dogs of some sort. It is an unfortunate circumstance that Pit Bulls and some other breeds are being singled out to be a wild vicious animals, when they are just as pleasant and often times more fulfilling to have as a pet then any other breed there is to have. In an aggression test that was done the Pit Bull scored a lessor score of aggression than Border Collies for example. There was another person that stated in this forum SOCIALIZING a dog can prevent these types of actions. I agree with that 100 PERCENT along with some other activities involved in owning a dog. I find that is one of the biggest problems, that since dogs are pack animals, and territorial that if you do not apply these types of situations in training and activities you will end up with a aggressive dog no matter of the kind of breed. I see many times were people get a dog and after the newness of having a puppy wears off, the dog is put in the back yard and ignored most of the time even when the owners are home. With that said I think that Pitt Bulls have been given a (BAD RAP)!!! By the way PIT BULLS were given their name because they fight in a pit. Does that mean that when people fight rooster in a pit are they a PIT BULL also? What kind of name is that anyway? Shouldn't the proper name be Staffordshire Bull Terrier,or American Staffordshire Terrier?

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7 weeks 19 hours ago, 7:20 PM

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The statistics in our country prove that Pit Bulls are not the number one biter. There are several other breeds that have bitten, attacked children, babies etc. But, sadly Pit Bulls make the news. I do not personally own a pit bull, but my oldest daughter does. The amount of research she did before acquiring her dog was extensive. It was phenomenal the amount of documentation she found that proved the character of pit bulls are dogs of a loving, nurturing, loyal nature.
Do to the fact that my daughters dog has been ill for over 8 mos and has seen over a dozen vets and specialists we have also acquired the knowledge from these professionals about pits. None of them agree they are a dangerous dog. Any dog can become dangerous or a threat due to their environment, training, abuse. If you watch Its me or the Dog, or Cesar shows you will see that there are many types of breeds that bite, attack, and are aggressive. I have personally witness several attacks by dogs on humans. None were made by pits.. I think the fear that has been instilled in people due to the media just ignites like wild fire. People feed off of negativity. Instead of making negative comments about dogs, cats, people do the research. Make your own mind up due to facts acquired from the human society, your county government officials etc. AS we all know from life, things are not always as they appear. What is in the newspaper, on t.v. etc there is always more to the story. My daughter's Pit is the smartest, most loving, nurturing dog I have ever met. He has never been aggressive with the 2 cats my daughter owns, or with anyone who has come in contact with him. I have taught children who were neglected, abused, and ignored and have seen the aggression, behaviorial issues arise. Animals are the same. Give them love discipline, attention, training, and you will have loving good dogs. Ignore them abuse them treat them with disrespect and you will have aggression and behavioral issues. No matter what the breed. Basically the first comment made here says Do not own a dog if you have a child. Any dog is capable when not trained or treated properly to bite a child. Not just a pit, but a doberman, a German shepherd, a Chihuahua a Rottweiler and so on and so on.
It is sad that Pits and their owners have to deal with Breedism.

7 weeks 16 hours ago, 10:47 PM

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Are you kidding me with this Pit Bulls are dangerous dogs?! Any breed can be dangerous and anyone who can sit there and blame a pit and say they are a bad breed is not educated on this breed.
Pits are one of the most LOVING kinds of breeds out there! I have been around them my whole life all my friends have owned pits and I know one now my son and I have a 5 year old, YES THATS RIGHT i HAVE A KID IN THE SAME HOUSE AS A PIT BULL!! they are like brothers, my pit Chuck follows my son everywhere, wants to play, wants to lay with him and you know what Chuck is one of the most loving, amazing, strongest, smartest dogs I have ever owned or been around! These dogs are people friendly and just like any other dog if you are raised wrong you will turn out wrong.
Do you hear about the damn little dogs that go around biting people? no because people just think oh that was an accident how could a shi tzu do that. COME ON any dog can bite somewhere any dog has teeth and can hold on to your face its not about the breed its about the owner. Just like if you abuse your child your child will turn on you.
I am so sick and tired of people thinking that pits are the worst dog to own obviously you people have never owned one! you know in the 70s it was the German Shepard, so what do all you pit haters think of the German Shepard now? in the 80's it was the Rottweiler, what about them?
The media likes to hype people up to make you afraid of things so that you watch the news for updates so that you buy the papers for updates. Its like a drug this fear thing, the world needs it to survive and if youre not afraid of anything then how will the media continue?
Get over your one sided views and move on realize that ANY dog can be dangerous, my friend was bit by a Chow when she was younger. I know someone who was bit by a Lab. Did you know Labs are known for being aggressive?
This is just like being racist against other ethnicitys blacks, whites, Indians whatever your issues is, you judge people based on certain stories how do you think they feel knowing they are stereotyped? They are probably pretty pissed off. Well think about all those pits who are thrown into shelters who are killed on a daily basis simply because they are born a pit bull they don't get to chose their breed just like we don't get to choose where we come from. Everyone deserves a chance and every dog deserves a chance, and people who take those pits and make them fighters are bad people and should be sent to jail for the rest of their lives because pits are loyal dogs and they will do what they can to please you. I have never been happier with my choice with my dog Chuck, he is so intelligent and patient and loving and comforting, so you know what Everett, WA get off your high horse and give Pits a Chance. You don't know anything about this breed.

I own a business called Joyful Animals www.joyfulcanine.etsy.com and I make all natural and organic products for cats and dogs, right now I am doing a promotion for anyone who has or is going to rescue a Pit from the shelter or rescue organization. Get on my website and send me a convo with info about your pit and his/her story and where they came from and I will send you a dog care package especially for your pit. Thank you to everyone who is awesome enough to realize pits are good dogs and either owned one or is going to own one. Save a life, Save a Pit.

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