A Yorkie jumping up on a stranger is considered cute, but a Pit Bull jumping up on a stranger is considered scary. You must be strong and tenacious in your training of a Pit Bull. Both could run 10 miles a day and still not be tired. However, Falstaff was very mellow and preferred to be a constant couch potato. If you want to be a Pit Bull owner, you have to be prepared to exercise with your dog a lot, as high energy seems to be mostly the case. This is a great responsibility, as I learned with Hudson and his protectiveness.
As a Pit Bull owner, you must make certain your devoted dog will always listen to you. This also means Pit Bulls should not be left alone for long periods. Hudson destroyed three couches before I figured this out. Pit Bulls are almost always super people friendly, but not all people are Pit Bull friendly.
Hudson barked at everyone but me, especially that evil ex-husband. It was tough to have people over unless I put Huddie in another room. I probably should have socialized Hudson better as a pup. Be prepared for people to give you a bad look or two, or have them prefer to go to a Pit-Bull-free house for dinner. Never take your Pit to a dog park until you are percent certain. I adopted Bunch at age two, and she was in a foster home with another dog and had been going to the dog park.
Some Pit Bulls are not friendly with other dogs. If your Pit Bull is dog-aggressive, it can be very difficult to train this out, so you should talk to a professional. This is true especially if you adopt them as adults, and especially if they were used in dog fighting or dog fighting is in their recent genetic history.
If your Pit Bull shows fighting tendencies, it would be more than irresponsible for you to take her to dog parks or play groups — ever. In my experience, some Pits who are not good with strange dogs will do fine with siblings in the house. If you adopt a Pit Bull and have other dogs, make sure they meet first so you can see if they will get along. Ah, Hudson.
If you adopt a Pit Bull and then discover there is tension with your other dogs, reinforce your status as alpha, spend a lot of time training the potential instigator, and be prepared to be on guard.
If there is a fight, separate all of the dogs for at least a day and call in a behavior specialist. Again, consider fostering a Pit Bull before adopting him to see how he gets along with everybody. I have had people cross the street when they see me walking with one of my Pits, and mothers hide their children. And I will never forgive Denver, where I lived long ago, for banning Pit Bulls, not grandfathering any of them in but confiscating them and putting them down immediately.
See: Myths About Canine Aggression. You should have lots of energy, time, and affection for your dog. Before you adopt a Pit Bull, your best bet is to meet as many of them as you can. Volunteer for a Pit Bull rescue, offer to dog sit-for friends who own Pit Bulls, and stop friendly looking Pit Bull owners and their dogs on the street. They are strong dogs, some of them have a history of dog fighting, and their tenacity is endless. But they are also extremely loving and excellent companions.
In my opinion, Pit Bulls are the best dogs ever although, I do love them all. My name is — and I am here today to talk about whether or not people should be allowed to own Pitbulls. In my opinion, we should be allowed to own Pitbulls as pets. Pitbulls are just like any other dog.
Every dog comes with its dangers and advantages. We should not discriminate between them. But because these factors are ones that can be controlled by better educated owners, it is possible to reduce these risks, not just in pit bulls but in dogs of all breeds.
The reality is that dogs of many breeds can be selectively bred or trained to develop aggressive traits. Therefore the responsible ownership of any dog requires a commitment to proper socialization, humane training and conscientious supervision. Despite our best efforts, there will always be dogs of various breeds that are simply too dangerous to live safely in society.
Laws that ban particular breeds of dogs do not achieve these aims and instead create the illusion, but not the reality, of enhanced public safety. Notably, there are no statewide laws that discriminate based on dog breed, and 18 states have taken the proactive step of expressly banning laws that single out particular breeds for disparate legal treatment.
Even the White House has weighed in against laws that target specific breeds. All dogs, including pit bulls, are individuals. Treating them as such, providing them with the care, training and supervision they require, and judging them by their actions and not by their DNA or their physical appearance is the best way to ensure that dogs and people can continue to share safe and happy lives together.
Please note: This position statement is intended to be considered in its entirety and excerpting is not recommended. Pit Bulls are friendly with humans but the same cannot be said for animals. Your Pit Bull might not react well with your other pets at home. Pit Bulls are independent dogs are also quite possessive of their owners and households. They get aggressive on seeing other pets in your home and will not get along with them.
If you are thinking of getting a Pit Bull home, make sure that you do not have any pets at home. If you already have an aggressive dog at home and you get a Pit Bull, both your pets might get into constant fights resulting in hurting each other or other damage.
Also, if you have a small shy pet at home, there are chances that your Pit Bull might not get along with him and hurt or scare him off due to large and bulky body. Also, your other pets will not necessarily be able to match the same level of energy as your Pit Bull.
A Pit Bull puppy can still adjust to a multiple pets household but when he grows up, there are low chances of getting along with other pets at home. Pit Bulls are friendly dogs. They love socializing. It is often said that Pit Bulls are usually so happy that may even gel up with strangers. This is the reason that a lot of people do not consider Pit Bulls as great watchdogs. Your family or neighbors may be scared of the Pit Bull due to its large size but they are safe with your dog.
Pit Bulls are not dangerous for family and neighbors. They are extremely fond of children and other human beings. A Pit Bull will leave no chance to play with your family, friends, and neighbors. They are high energy levels and may get excited about seeing new people and may sometimes unintentionally hurt them but they are not potentially dangerous or aggressive towards your family members or your neighbors. Pit bulls are loyal dogs and will be protective of your family members. Pit Bulls are smart and intelligent dogs.
They are easy to train. Their love for their owner and will to please makes it easier to train them. Pit Bulls are quick learners and will adapt to the environment and the training that you provide them. It is easier to train Pit Bull puppies rather than adult Pit Bulls. They have the qualities of a leader and look up to their owner.
However, you must be careful while training a Pit Bull. Despite being obedient and loyal, they have a sense of independence too and may not take being trained well. If they are not trained properly, they might become aggressive and develop destructive tendencies. If you do not have much experience with dogs, you can always find a professional dog trainer for your Pit Bull.
Yes, a dog-lover or a willing-to-be pet owner should give Pitbull puppies a chance and bring them home. The time has come to debunk the myth and break the stereotypes related to Pitbulls.
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