What is the first breed people suppose of when they hear about a dog attack or dog fighting? The majority answer for people would be a Pit Bull. The media has led a fair amount of people to believe that Pit Bulls are a dangerous breed of dog. Pit Bulls are perceived as fighting dogs because of their strength and stature; that is what captures the media’s attention as to why they are so dangerous. However, Pit Bulls are similar to any other dog breed that was bred to do something. The problem is that pit bulls have been bred by humans in the wrong way and that is what causes them to turn out to be an aggressive dog. Despite their accusations of violence, pit bulls can be a fine pet; the same as any other dog. Their behavior is not determined by their breed, but by the manner in which …show more content…
Pit bulls should be allowed to be kept as pets because they can be as sweet and intelligent as other dogs if they are properly trained and if they are not attacked or provoked by people. All dogs are individuals, they should be treated and trained as if they are. Proper training is something that ought to be done when getting a dog. Today, pitbulls are known to be violent and aggressive dogs; however, this statement may not necessarily be true for all pit bulls. Some people today have pit bulls as a loving pet in their family; anyone can give them love and attention and they will give it back. There are people who raise them as puppies and give them love and attention, but when they grow up numerous people do not care about them and do not give them any attention. This is a problem about pit bulls; when they grow up, plenty of people believe they look terrifying and end up giving up on them. If they
Cesar Millan who has his own show on Nat Geo Wild called Cesar 911 works and owns his own pit bulls. He has had a dog named daddy who was raised with Cesar since 4 months old. Cesar had a large pack of dogs so it made daddy well socialized and never aggressive with other dogs. Daddy with two small boys of Cesar’s laying and sleeping on daddy he got the best play time with his kids and was calm and soft with Cesar’s kids. If other dogs were being mean to him he would just walk away and not start anything(Millan). With that in mind I feel that pit bulls are misunderstood and can be very good pets if raised with the correct and proper training. These dogs might look mean and aggressive If the dog is trained by someone to fight they will take the most time to open up.
Pit Bulls have not always been thought of as vicious and bad animals. They should be allowed as pets this is why. They are great with children and also very smart. Pit Bulls also get a bad rep from the media because they only cover the bad things Pit Bulls do. Pit Bulls should be allowed to be pets because they are great with children.
Pit Bulls are dangerous and should not be a pet there owners could get attacked by their own dog or killed and they could do nothing about it. They could go and live in the wild so they don’t hurt us. Or we could put them in the pound away from all other dogs so that they are safe. They could also be dangerous to have around they could maybe bite your leg off. Some dogs look like pit bulls when they are not.
To begin with, Pit Bulls can be very nice pets if they are raised correctly. On the other hand, these same outstanding qualities can make them a little difficult for people who don't have a lot of dog experience or don't know much
They were bred for entertainment through fighting, but also for companionship as family pets. Their history has brought turmoil and hate against them. Society has not helped with this either. They take what everyone else says about Pit Bulls and adds it to what they hear in the media. Their result is them being fearful of Pit Bulls and not wanting to have anything to do with them. They take these stories from the media about a Pit Bull attack and assume all Pit Bulls are vicious and will attack people. This is how the stereotypes come about. However, some people work to change the perception of Pit Bulls, like the owners of Johnny and Leo. They go and reach out to people, from elders to children, who get to know the dog as an individual and not as society has perceived them to be. Each dog, no matter a Pit Bull or not, is his own. Each one has his own personality, likes and dislikes, and temperament. Each dog is different and has his own individuality. Society should look upon dogs, especially Pit Bulls, as an individual and not as a whole. Looking at breeds as a whole is where discrimination and stereotypes come into play and can ruin a dog’s
When you mention the words Pit Bull, many times people immediately begin talking about the statistics of them attacking other people as well as other dogs. A survey was conducted in 2009 of attack percentages of Pit Bulls compared to other breeds such as Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Chows. Among this survey, the Pit Bull breed scored the lowest with a 0.00125 and the highest being the Rottweiler with a score of 0.00433 (https://defendpitbulls.com/pit-bull-attack-statistics/). On the website Dogsbite.org, it states that Pit-Bulls are the leading culprit in dog attacks, this is just a broad statistic which does not adequately explain whether these attacks were of
The pits that are raised in a fighting environment usually are the more aggressive dogs and the more likely to be euthanized because of their aggressive behavior. These fighting dogs are the reasons for most of the stereotypes directed towards the dog breeds. For example: “Pit bulls are the most aggressive dog breed” (17 Things...) Pit Bulls scored an 86.8% on the American Temperament Test or the ATT, which is a test that all dog breeds take in order to figure out the dog’s temper and aggression. The higher the score the better the dog, and the Pits just so happen to score second best, putting them above other common “nicer” household dogs like the Golden Retriever, the Beagle and the German Shepherd (Pisani). There are also many Pit Bulls being blamed for the actions of their owners, because of many of these actions it has caused many states to ban Pits. There are 17 states in the U.S. that have some type of pan against the breed (Pit Bull Bans (USA)...). Although these bans are places many criminals still continue to breed the dogs under ground and receive no
The main reason pit bulls attack is because they are mentally unstable, a mixed breed and show overbearing traits, or because they are mistreated by their owners. The public must understand that the three “pit bull breeds were bred for dog fighting and bear and bull-baiting” (PBRC). On the other hand, they were also kept as “nanny dogs” and used for herding cattle. “Pit bulls are ideal for therapy work because of their pleasant nature” (PBRC). These are three of the most stable breeds known to man. They have a very high temperament test score, 86% as of 2010, a lot higher than most breeds. “The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the top 5 most stable breeds in the country” (PBRC). Anyone can see that this is an excellent breed of dog. There are a few things that people should know though. “Pit bulls have a lower Tolerance to dogs, but with any breed, a dog’s tolerance changes as they mature” (PBRC). “Maturity can come late with pit bull breeds” (Villalobos Rescue Center). The reason for this low tolerance is because of their history of dog fighting. It has been bred into them to have the will to fight. Pit bulls usually do not start a fight most of the time, but they will not back down or give up. Due to this, owners must be cautious and attentive.
Pit bulls are not a vicious breed. They are not born to be aggressive. The people who train and teach those dogs are the ones responsible for the dog’s behavior. My pit bulls have been the most loyal and friendly animal to me in my entire life. More than any person has ever been to me. Pit bulls are the most judge breed in the world. Everyone puts them into the dirt. People decided that the breed doesn’t matter. They don’t deserve to exist. People like that are the ones who are most likely using pits as fighting dogs.
The only times pit bulls are mentioned in the news is if something bad happens. For example, several news reports stating signs of pit bull attacking but never the good side. The media also mistaken a different type of a breed and the blame goes to a pit bull. Also, reporters are fast to get a story about a pit bull attacking because they know it will sell. “One year old attacked by a pit bull” was a news report presented by CBC. This story just makes the reader think pit bulls are dangerous and not safe to the public society. Just to prove them wrong, pit bull were called “nanny dogs” because they were trustworthy to their owners. Nanny dogs also kept a lookout over the children and their families. Therefore, the media should get the better side of pit bulls so human realize how loyal and trustworthy they really
Throughout the United States, pit bulls have been banned from multiple cities. A lot of people have given pit bulls an awful reputation. People have trained their dogs to be very aggressive so the pit bulls can fight other pit bulls. Consequently, pit bulls are not like any other dog. They are more than any other dog can be. Pit bulls make great family dogs, they have such high intelligence and the dogs are very responsible and dictate ownership. No dog should be banned from living in a certain place. Dogs are just as important as humans and for the authorities to restrict the animals from living their lives with people who will give them love is wrong. Pit bulls are typically known as attack dogs because they have such a strong history of attacking other dogs and humans. Many people believe it is because of the dog’s breed, but others believe it is the owners and how they train them. To avoid the situation, owners just have to be sure they train the dog the proper way when they are little. Many cities restrict the allowance of pit bulls living there due to the history of their aggression, animal control should make sure the house is a safe environment and occasionally have checkups on the house and owners to check on the dog. A safe environment at home is a place where the animal doesn’t get abused. Pit bulls should not be banned from living in certain places because of their history of aggression.
2. Pit bulls are loving, tender, faithful, and they are protective over the families they belong to. We, as owners and pet lovers, need to take the steps to ensure the image of this breed is restored; We need to speak up for the underdog.
Pit Bulls are among the top percentage of dog bites across the nation, but it partly due to the misrepresentation. Most handlers just see a similarity to a Pit Bull’s physical appearance and then the dog is classified as such. The media always misrepresents and wrongly accuses Pit Bulls, they are always quick to name the pit bull breed as the attacking dog. The government also does the same thing if a dog has similarities to a Pit Bull, then it is automatically classified as a Pit Bull even if it’s not correct. They don’t care about
Owning a pit bull in today’s day and age has one of two reactions: Either the person loves them or is terrified of them. There are so many myths about Pit Bulls and they are just that. Myths. Some of the myths that surround pit bulls are that they have “lock jaw” and they have a killer instinct that does not stop at just killing other animals. Pit bull advocates, such as myself, know that Pit Bulls have always been known as the “nanny dog” throughout history because of how much they love children and their loyalty to their families. Mean or vicious dogs come from ignorant, irresponsible owners. The bottom line is that not all pit bulls are bad.
“The Pit Bull breeds are often grossly misunderstood”. (Dog Time.com) People misjudge the strength of a Pit Bull; so when someone tries to make them mean it's more than they can handle. When you go to an animal shelter the main animal you see in there is a Pit Bull. “Like any other dogs they can become violent, aggressive, and mean through a lack of training, abuse, neglect, and irresponsible owners.” Pit Bulls are put in illegal dog fights causing them to be aggressive towards other animals; yet people are still afraid of them. They are the main animal on the street across the US. Today Pit Bulls remain largely misunderstood because of irresponsible owners, sensationalist, and news