...Some people think pitbulls are monsters. 50% of all pitbulls are misidentified every year (Dog Bite-Related Statistics). The way people see these passive dogs are as aggressive, dangerous, killing machines. However, There is much evidence that states otherwise. Pitbulls used to bred to be “nanny dogs,” which are dogs that look after and protect children from danger. This trait was taken advantage of. In the way that they protect and can become very defensive towards others that try to hurt them or their owners. They are also taken advantage of because of the way they are structured physically. Pitbulls are equipped with naturally huge strong muscles and a strong jaw that can lock so they won't let go. This is why people use them for intense...
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...PITBULL ESSAY Are pit bulls even that bad? Most people ask that question, though you may ask why they have a bad reputation. I think they are quite friendly and not that bad. Pitbulls are quite a nice friend to have. However, the media doesn’t think so. They have quite some counters and support to help, and some may be true. If you have not heard of the wonderful Stubby, he is an Army Dog named “Sergeant Stubby” and was there in World War 1. He helped a lot of soldiers with support and was a care dog. Stubby was found at a post when he was walking up, the station commander and post battleguard took him in. He was taken care of, fed, drank, and slept with all his fellow soldiers. He was in the military for 18 months before he sadly passed away....
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...Pitbulls Pitbulls were used on recruitment posters for wars one and two, they were one of America's most popular family dogs. In the 19th century pitbulls were used on farms to help protect and herd cattle. People used them for other things as well. They used to call it “Bull baiting” or dog fighting. When a dog was being used for bull baiting they were trained to be put into a pit and they would attack bulls that were tied up. Dog fighting is also a common sport that pitbulls have been used for. In dog fighting the dogs are trained in a ring and they go after another dog, people place bets and earn money from it. All of these activities are illegal in most parts of the world today although, some people continue doing it. Pitbulls actually used to be America's most popular family dog because they have excellent temperament and are easily trained. Because of the past with fighting and aggressiveness some people are pushed to believe that pitbulls are dangerous...
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...Have you ever met a pitbull? From what I know, pitbulls have a bad reputation for how sweet they are. They are just like every other dog, but were bred to be fighting dogs, meaning they still have aggressive tendencies. They are good protectors and have a high energy level. There are so many different breeds and sizes that go from 40 pounds to 150 pounds. Despite their bad reputation, pitbulls are kind and loving creatures. Pitbulls are great dogs because they are good protectors and they are very energetic. Pitbulls need space to run around and play. Many people use pitbulls as their running partners. They have strong muscles that are ideal for sprinting, and as everyone knows, there are creeps in the world, but people are less likely to try...
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...Imagine being told you can’t do something based on something your grandma or grandpa did, or people judging you based on family history. This is how thousands of pit bulls feel every day. Pitbulls all over America are being mistreated because of the bad reputation they have, but not all pitbulls are this aggressive. Pitbulls can make a wonderful pet. They are not any more dangerous than any other dog, they can actually improve your household, Since the 1800s pit bulls have held the name as the most dangerous dog. As the 1930s, they became known as the fighting dog. People would breed the dog intentionally for dog fights. It takes an average dog two and a half weeks to get adopted, for a pitbull it will take an average of seven and a half...
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...Do you think pitbulls should be banned, well if so read this essay and you might change your mind. People treat pitbulls very unfair.People say they have a bad reputation but I think that there not all that bad.Read this to see what my opinion is about pitbulls. If you don’t know what a pitbull is, it’s a type of dog that are known for attacking people and other dogs.Although this is true, it isn’t always true.It says in an article I read that in the news,when there is a dog attack were the dog type is unknown they immediately accuse it of being a pitbull.If a dog that is known for a good reputation attacks someone or something,they sometimes don’t even report it but they report almost all of pitbull attacks.I think that is very unfair. Another...
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...BSL is a law which is passed by many states and countries which ban and regulate certain breeds in the hope of reducing dog bites and to make communities safer. BSL started in the 1980’s as many people were frustrated with the number of dog bites by pitbull type dogs in their communities. American pitbull terrier, American staffordshire terrier, staffordshire bull terriers, and English bull terriers, which are most commonly known as “pitbulls” are most affected. To determine if a breed is safe in communities and homes a temperament test is given. As a whole the American pitbull terrier scored an 86.8 percent and scored higher than golden retrievers and collies. According to onegreenplanet.org between 1999 and...
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...PITBULLS SHOULD NOT BE PETS I will be explaining why pitbulls should NOT be pets. Pitbulls were first discovered in 1800 in the United Kingdom. Pit Bulls were originally bred from Old English Bulldogs. These dogs are similar in appearance to today's American Bulldog. They gained their popularity on the British Isles in a cruel blood sport known as bull baiting. The history of the Pit Bull can be traced back to the early 1800's in the United Kingdom. Pit Bulls were originally bred from Old English Bulldogs. Pitbulls should not be pets for many reasons, they attack very often, and they are expensive to keep. Pitbulls are the favorite dog breed that is most commonly used for crime by criminals. First of all, Pitbulls attack often, and without...
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...Pit bulls can be pets, they can sometimes be dangerous because some pitbulls are wild, some pitbulls aren't trained right and they can be very vicious and bite people. Pit bulls are very protective dogs.They are loved by their owners so they want to keep their owner safe from danger.Pitbulls are very cuddly dogs.They like to cuddle with their owners.Pit bulls are very athletic dogs.These dogs are known for their bravery and loyalty.Fun fact about pit bulls, they are also known for being really smart.Pit bulls love to play outside, take walks and play with their toys.These dogs are great family pets.They are very cuddly, they love to play with their owners and they are very These dogs will only attack if they are not trained or if they feel...
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...How do pitbulls become aggressive or are they born that way? They are not born that way, they are trained that way. These dogs are indeed remarkably affectionate, and crave human attention. They are wonderful cuddlers and nothing beats a belly rub. “Like any other breed, Pit Bulls can develop behavior problems if mishandled, abused, poorly bred, unsocialized, etc.” In fact, most Pit Bulls think they are lap dogs! “We’ve always had that mentality it’s all about how you raise your dogs, no matter what breed they are, and we train them to be good.” Because by nature they love people and love attention. But the breed is a muscular breed and used for fighting or hog hunting. So most people that fight pitbulls want meaner pitbulls and therefore breed them and just has a bad gene in it's genetics. ”Laura Mioton of Hancock County has been raising pit bulls to show for more than 20 years. None of her pit bulls has ever attacked a human, she said. She credits this to responsible pet ownership.”...
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...We’ve all heard about Pit bulls being ‘vicious’ but are they really? Between good temperament, performing community acts of animal kindness, and opinions of people working in or adopting from shelters, pit bulls are very kind dogs. Pitbulls are just as or more well tempered than other dog breeds. One such temperament test, performed by the American Temperament Test Society, showed that pit bulls scored an overall 82% on the test which was better than 77% of all the breeds tested. In addition, a pit who is aggressive toward animals is extremely unlikely to attack humans next. Even if they do, it is likely from stress, pain, fear, being mentally or physically ill, or the human that was attacked was hurting someone else....
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...The Truth about Pitbulls Ryan K. Smith University of Phoenix The Pit Bull breed of dog has a very bad reputation. This is because Pit Bulls are used as fighting dogs for some people’s amusement. Little do people know Pit Bulls are very good family dogs, and often called “The Nanny Dog”. I personally own three Pit Bulls, and have interviewed someone who does not own a pit bull. I have found a lot of information about this breed of dogs and everything points to one question. Although some individuals perceive pit bull dogs to have a bad reputation, many have found these animals to be wonderful house pets when treated with kindness and love. The stereotype of a pit bull is not good at all, but why does this stop people from owning them? I asked a non pitbull owner why she will not own a pitbull. “I personally got bit by a pit bull, so I have seen what they are capable of and this scares me. These dogs have a very powerful jaw and it makes being bit worse. I’m just personally scared of this breed of dog. Being scared of this breed of dog because of being bit by one, makes me weary of going to other people’s homes that own this breed because I’m scared of being bit again.” (Cassie Bailey’s personal interview). I also interviewed a pitbull owner as well. “By owning the pit bull breed for most of my life I have never had a problem out of any of the dogs I have had. The pit bull breed has a bad name, but my dogs have never bit or attacked anyone. My dogs are very...
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...Pit bulls have a bad rep in society, people think Pit Bulls are the issue but it’s actually us humans who are. The bully breed has been viciously accused of being nothing but dangerous and aggressive dogs. This assumption is anything but the truth. “Good dragons under the control of bad people do bad things”(Enos, 2014, p.1) Pit Bulls or any breed of dog are only as cruel and vicious as their environment. Pit Bulls have the worst reputation out of all the dog breeds. Pit bulls may have a bad rep, but that doesn’t mean they should be illegal to own as pets. Would you want to be judge harshly just because someone of your race does something bad? Pitbulls have a bad rep for being aggressive and people just judge the whole breed for a few...
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...Pit bulls are not the ones to blame for their aggressive actions, however poor owners are. Those who abuse, cross breed, and abandon this particular breed it can affect the mental and behavior state as a result. A good owner for the breed will significantly be able to control the aggression if any from the start. Knowledge on the wide variety of the breed and the history, identifying the misunderstoods, and learning the proper way to train your pitbull will positively affect the mental and behavior state. Although sometimes the dog had a bad past experience and is not able to recover precautions are taken. Euthanasia is a medication given by IV, and it shuts the heart and brain functions down within a couple minutes. Pit bulls are viewed as...
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...Pitbull Behavior Modification Jason M. Cox Ohio Christian University April 9th , 2016 Dog lovers and professional trainers alike often say there is no such thing as bad dogs, only bad dog owners. Today, the dog that gets the most attention on this topic is the Pit Bull. "The Pit Bull wasn't always synonymous with being a bad dog, by nature, they are in fact very smart, fun loving, and affectionate, thus make great family dogs". (Delise, 2007). But every decade has its ‘bad dog'. Back in the Seventies, the Doberman was the tough guy's dog of choice. In the Eighties, it was the Rottweiler. Since the Nineties, it's been the Pit Bull. The problem is that it's maintained this image a lot longer than other tough dog breeds because they have what behaviorists call ‘a soft temperament.' This means that they are easy to handle and look a lot meaner than they are. There are different reasons why people acquire dogs. Some want a companion or family pet. But there are also people who want guard dogs and a dog that appeals to their dangerous image. "You can train a dog to do anything, even to be nasty and vicious, the biggest problem currently facing Pit Bulls is when people with the wrong intentions get one, they don't know what they are really getting into and can't be bothered with any training. That's when bad situations arise. And as a result, the dog lands in a shelter" (O'Heare, 2014). According to O'Heare (2014), anyone who has a dog has to consider himself or herself the...
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