...Pets are a significant part of many families. Some are even treated like a member of the family. Dogs and cats lead the charge when it comes to domesticated pets. Dogs are considered man's best friend. There are many different breeds. Some breeds are large. Some are more dangerous than others. Although pit bulls are considered dangerous by some people, they should not be banned just because they are misunderstood. Some people think that pit bulls need to be banned. They are actually already banned in some states including Kansas. If they are going to ban pit bulls, why don’t they just banned all dogs? According to opposingviews.com “Pit bulls do not have the strongest jaws, and they do not lock like people say they do.” Banning them...
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...Source 1: • Author: Weiss E; Department of Psychology, Wichita State University • Date: Completed: 06-10-2003 Latest Revision: 11-17-2004 • Title: Selecting shelter dogs for service dog training • Publication: Journal Article Write a 100- to 150- word response to each of the following questions: • Is the source reliable? How do you know? Yes this source is reliable. I know this source is reliable because this source includes the author, date, title, and publication. This source is peer reviewed and was found on the University’s library. The source itself is also nationally accredited. I found this source threw the University of Phoenix Library, the university library is the most reliable safe source we can get. The university makes sure that all the sources are reliable which is great because they list all sources available from that source so you know that the source is reliable. The university library gives you detailed descriptions on every source. • Is the information relevant to the topic? Yes the information is relevant to the topic because the topic is about training shelter dogs to become service dogs. In the abstract it states that service dogs are an essential aid to persons with disabilities, providing independence, mobility, and improved self-esteem. The test items were administered to 75 dogs from the Kansas Humane So-ciety. Once tested, the dogs received obedience and retrieval training. The experiment assessed...
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...“Troublemakers” to convince the readers that pit bulls have been too broadly stereotyped as a mean and aggressive breed of dog. One classical appeal that Gladwell uses is the appeal to logos. Gladwell also uses the appeal to ethos. Gladwell also appeals to his audience through the usage of pathos. By using classical appeals, the article “Troublemaker” by Malcolm Gladwell effectively argues the issues on why pit bulls should not be banned in Ontario...
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...deeper into this issue and decide who the real culprit is: the animal or the owner. BSL is defined as a group of laws passed that regulate a certain breed’s ability to reside in a community. The breed catching the most heat currently is the pit bull. One of the issues with this is defining what a pit bull is. There are so many variances on what characteristics define these dogs. It has come down to any dog with a big head and a broad shoulder is in fact a pit bull. They are all profiled as aggressive, unpredictable, malicious animals. But, upon researching the history of these dogs in our country, you will find quite the opposite. They are of English decent, brought here by English immigrants. They were originally bred from Bulldogs and used as hunting dogs. In the early 1900’s, they were most known for being multi-purpose family dogs, with a reputation of protecting their family’s children (Kendrick, 2012). So, how did this entire breed turn bad? Breed specific legislation is typically considered in a community after the media gets a hold of an incident with a certain breed. The media hype instills fear in a community, who then look to lawmakers for solutions from future occurrences. Their ideal problem solver is to restrict or ban the entire breed from the community. Some of these breed...
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...mother of Boston police officer David Lanteigne, was unconscious on train tracks in Shirley, MA. The engineer saw a dog, a pit bull named Lilly, trying to pull a woman off the tracks. After the train finally stopped and authorities arrived to find Lilly standing over her owner Christine. Lilly was taken and rushed to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Lilly suffered from some injuries and some trauma to her leg, which eventually had to be amputated. She was rescued 3 years ago prior by her son and given to her to help with her struggle in alcoholism. Her son said, “We saved her life, and she saved my mom’s life” (Phillips). When these dogs become stereotyped as viscous there are so many testaments to show that they are misunderstood and they love their family just like any other breed. There are so many people that are not sure which way is the best way to address this situation. The problem is not the dogs; it is the owners of the dogs. Breed discrimination is not going to fix the problem. Can anyone say that one breed of dog will be aggressive when in all eyes any dog can be that way when they are provoked. All some dog’s need is to be trained and socialized with other dogs. A dog is like a person; how you treat a person is how that person is going to treat others. “The focus of public and government concern has not always been pit bulls; in the 1970s the concern was over German Shepherds, and in...
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...more the owners of these dangerous dogs. The man behind this idea is Bernard Hogan-Howe, who reached the decision together with the chief constables. The Kennel Club is pushing for a reform of the dangerous dog law because of the confusion about the Dangerous Dogs Act. They do not want people to see dogs dangerous because of their breed, but based their actions. The Kennel Club’s spokeswoman made a state that “pit bulls have certain traits but in the hands of responsible owners they would not be a danger. The act hasn’t worked; it’s failed to prevent a significant number of attacks. “ Which the RSPCA spokesman agrees with the Kennel Club. Text 2: The text “Jail owners of killer dogs” by Victoria Stilwell, she is against breed-specific legislation, People should stop judging the dog immediately when something this terrible happens, it is not the dog’s fault, the owner should stand with the whole responsibility. The only thing it takes for people to see that, is just a little bit of sense. People make rational decisions like calling for bans on certain breeds, because they do not have any sense. She talks about how it is the owner’s fault that dog attacks happen. The owner should not let their dog be around children unsupervised, because it is dangerous. You never know what the dog may do. Children do not know how to be around dogs, they see them as cuddly teddy bears, they can jump on or yank their tails for fun. The dog off course does...
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...Pit Bulls are known for being dangerous and in many states the state government is try to pass a law to ban pit bulls.In this argument I stand against the ban I think that there should not be a ban on Pit Bulls or any other dog for that matter .I think this because pit bulls and other dogs are not born as dangerous or vicious. I don’t support the ban on Pit Bulls because the bread of a dog does not make a dog bad it is the owner any dog can be trained to be a good and helpful animal . I think this because during the civil war Pit Bulls were used as hunting dogs . Pit bulls were also used as war dogs during the civil war . During world war II a dog named stubby was the unofficial mascot of the 102nd Infantry division. Once he even saved...
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...Let’s blast off into the world of dogs. Pit Bulls should not be allowed to be pets because they attack people, they are the number one choice for drug dealers, and they have the characteristics to bite on to something and not let go. Often, Pit Bulls attack people for no reason at all. In 1989 a ban on Pit Bulls was instituted due to the fact that Pit Bulls are vicious attack dogs. According to the article, “Miami-Dade County Votes to Keep Pit Bulls Out”, “The ban was enacted after a Pit Bull attacked a young girl.” Also did you know that most of the cases about dogs attacking people that show up on the news shows that the dog was a Pit Bull. In addition to the other reasons as to why Pit Bulls would not make a good pet...
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...of the most popular breeds owned in homes across the country. These loving and loyal dogs are trying to escape the shadow of a bad reputation. In ancient Greece, the first category of bully breed was created. These strong headed dogs were called Molossers (Hart). Molossers are the ancestors of all bully breed dogs. They were larger dogs with thick muscular bodies, short necks and legs, medium sized diamond shaped ears, and short snouts (noses). Molossers were used for every day house guarding, livestock protection and also bull baiting. During bull baiting the dog would lay low to the ground, then when it had a clear shot, the dog would jump up and bite the bulls nose. The nose is the sensitive part of the bull. The bull would whip its head around and try to get the dog to let go. Many dogs were severely injured with broken bones and concussions but most dogs were killed. People back in this time found this amusing. Since the Molossers were used for bull baiting this is how they got the name “Bully Breeds.” The average dog in the category Bully Breeds, are larger dogs, although there are a few exceptions such as French Bulldogs, Pugs and Boston Terriers. Bully breeds usually have stocky, muscular bodies that are very powerful. They have wide eyes and large mouths. Their jaws are strong but not in comparison to other any other breed. Bullies have wide chests and narrow hips. The temperament of these dogs are very energetic and playful yet protective when they need to be. Bully...
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...Introduction “Don’t Bully My Breed” is a registered 501c3 non-profit animal rescue and advocacy group that is dedicated saving “pit bull” type dogs from animal control and kill shelters and placing them in foster homes located all over Illinois and Northwest Indiana. This non-profit organization works very hard to assist the public with protecting and caring for these breeds. The organization helps to spay/neuter, fight against breed-specification legislation, help other rescue organizations and individuals by posting images of their dogs on their webpage for viewers to see, screen adoption applications for other non-profit organizations, educate the public about responsible bully breed ownership, combat dog fighting, and help promote a positive image and understanding of all bully breeds. They are a 100% volunteer organization and rely solely on donations from supporters, adoptions, and money they raise through fundraisers which all go right back to the dogs. In 2014, this organization helped rescue, rehabilitate, and, when they were ready, find forever homes for over 40 bully breed dogs. The non-profit organization “Don’t Bully My Breed” provides pit bull advocates with a code of ethics, and they fully support and help rescuers/owners practice ways of being a good handler of this specific breed by providing guidelines for them. So the question is, how do we make an organization receive a better reputation and more awareness to the public due to the type of breed of dog they...
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...Think of how stereotypes are viewed by society. They're offensive and wrong, right? So how is it different and acceptable to label a dog breed by what stereotypes they’ve been given? If it’s so wrong to do to a group of people, why do it to an animal? Pit bulls should not be banned from our society, especially not because of some stupid stereotype. These dogs are often labeled as monsters when it is the doing of the heinous creature that owns the dog. According to the American Temperament Test Society, these dogs scored very high and are considered to be friendly in nature. In fact, there are much more aggressive by nature breeds, such as german shepherds or dobermans that do not get nearly as much hate as the pit bull. Why is this? People...
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...How did Pit bulls become the object of fear? Pit bulls are very playful, loyal and gentle animals. But they have a bad representation of be aggressive all the time. Others have containment issues were they can be great with you, but different when they are in a kennel or on a chain it makes them aggressive. Pit bulls are the object of fear because of the way they are shown in the media as well as the way that they are treated. I had the pleasure of having two pit bulls before we moved to North Dakota. When I was younger we purchased a pit-bull puppy that we raised. Roxie was her name and she later gave birth to 10 puppies that we either sold or gave to friends, except for one in which we kept. While growing up and playing with Roxie we would run around the yard. She loved to play in the snow and piles of leaves. She was a very sweet dog. She would come and lay on the floor by your feet and just lay there until you moved. My sisters, brother and myself treated her more like a child then a dog. When we were eating something, we gave her some even though our parents told us not to. She loved peanut butter. She was a very good guard dog, because she would let you know when someone would be in the yard or at the door. She would bark to let you know that someone was there, but she never attacked the person. My sister’s pit bull mini is really sweet as well she loves to come and jump on my bed when I am laying their watching television and she will just lay there...
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...breeds of dog or completely bans the breed from an area. BSL has banned the American Pit Bull Terrier from multiple states in America, and even some European countries. In this essay I will prove the unnecessity of BSL. This essay will go more in depth on what BSL is all about, it will educate the readers about the American Pit Bull Terrier breed and the pit bull family as a whole, and it will provide possible alternatives. Breed Specific Legislation made its first notable appearance in 1984. “In 1984, a New Mexico town completely banned pit bulls and allowed county officers to confiscate and euthanize the dogs” (animallaw, 2007). BSL was made to try to regulate specific breeds of dogs. Usually, BSL targets breeds that are thought of as dangerous breeds. Proponents of BSL claim that BSL is a great way to reduce the threatening pit bull breed (animallaw, 2007). People who support BSL usually have imagined pit bulls as vicious dogs bred just to fight. BSL is slowly being seen as ineffective laws because leaders of communities are being educated more about pit bulls. Pit bulls are not necessarily a breed of dog. Pit bulls are a category of dogs more than a breed. Pit bull usually groups 3 breeds of dog, “the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), American Staffordshire Terrier (AMSTAFF), and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (STAFFIE)” (.understand-a-bull., 2007). Pit bulls have been given a bad reputation because of all the media and press that pit bulls have been in. for example the...
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...Why are pit bulls a good pet to adopt? Some are saying they are and others are saying they are not. Unfortunately, people are making negative comments about pit bulls, but they are good pets to have or adopt. The fact about pit bulls is that pit bulls are one of the misunderstood dog breeds in the world. Another fact is pit bull puppies are adorable. The myths about them are: they do not have locking jaws and they are not all inherently vicious. Pit bulls are not aggressive towards other dogs and they are not aggressive towards humans. Pit bulls that have an unknown history and parentage from rescue or shelter are not dangerous to adopt, rather than buying a pit bull from a breeder . The last myth is that: it is not better to adopt a pit bull puppy instead of an adult. There is a little history to pit...
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...Pit Bulls Need Love Too A random person walks to a reporter and says,” I have some news to report, I saw a Labrador chase a squirrel and it it.” “It’s not interesting enough and if we put a boring news story no one will watch it and we will have to close down. So I will replace the squirrel with a 6 year-old girl. It would also ruin the Labradors reputation, so when I interview you you have to say it was a Pitbull mauled a girl,because people hate them already”, said the reporter “Won't that be fraudulent,“ said the random person. The newscaster crackled and said ”that's what we do”. “ Ha I’m wearing a wire tap and I’m going to post this on facebook”said the random person. Pit Bulls should be kept as a faithful companion because of what they have done before, their accomplishments and how the media stretches the authenticity....
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