...Introduction: We’ve all heard the phrase, “a man’s best friend’ at least a few thousand times in our life time. When we say that, we are referring to the cutest most loyal animals of them all, the dog. For our group speech we decided that volunteering at a Pitbull shelter was just the right thing to do that fit us all perfectly. Saving Grace Pitbull Rescue has a history of helping dogs, what we did there was very influential and what they do for all those dogs is truly amazing. To start off with the breed “Pitbull” has a very bad reputation anywhere that they go. In the 1980s, the breed began to develop a terrible reputation. It's not clear where the cycle started, but at some point, Pit bulls became the dog breed of choice for the criminal element, or those looking for dogs to threaten, guard, intimidate and generally look scary. This led to many owners abusing their Pit bulls into becoming vicious, mean attack dogs (mom.me, 2014). One thing that I found that was very true was this quote from Cesar Millan, “Aggression is not a breed thing. It's a state of mind, and it comes from how the human is with the dog. There are four levels of energy, regardless of the breed: low, medium, high, very high. The idea is to get a dog in your same level or lower than you (BrainyQuote.com, 2015)”. In the next few moments you will learn the history of saving grace from Jonas, what we did such as the services we provided from Danny, and finally what they do, that being the services that they...
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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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...Todd Overstreet April 28, 2013 English 112 Leonard The Misunderstood Pit-bull The misconception of the pit-bull has always been controversial to most people. Most of the public refers to the breed as mean and vicious. It is unfair that they judge the breed based on rumors and hearsay rather than base it on hard facts. These rumors make it hard for current owners and potential owners to adopt or own this breed. The pit-bull has the same right to become a loving pet as any other animal does. The reason the breed is so disliked today is because of bad owners, bad experiences, or just rumors people have spewed out among the public. Most of the time, these breeds are linked to drug dealers or dog fighters. They use the breed to make them money by fighting, or for general protection. These bad owners are the ones that are responsible for the way people look at them today. Most of society’s bad experiences come from these types of pit-bulls. You can see it on the news most of the time. A child or a person in a bad neighborhood just happens to be walking through when a pit-bull attacks them. When this happens it is most likely a bad owner to be at fault, not the pit-bull.” Bad owners make bad pets,” (PBRC) and these specific situations are no different. “Identity, which is shaped by our own culture” (Latterell 9) is what has made the pit-bull into how people see the breed today. I can see why most people misunderstand the pit-bull and will not...
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...Jay Solo April 24, 2012 Speech Period 3 #19-20 Pitbulls A lot of people fear dogs, the main one they fear is a pitbull. Why? People think these dogs are “killing machines.” They just don't understand and they assume their out to attack. You may have certain opinions also on these types of dogs but you might just not understand their actions. They were originally farm dogs, used to pull stuck horses, cattle. They were used for hunting. Butchers thought it would make their meat taste better by letting a couple of dogs attack the bull (they thought it tenderized the meat). That soon became a form of entertainment, after Bull baiting was banned, thats when dog fighting began... These people would attach weights, make them over run on treadmills, swim across small ponds for hours trying to build muscle, they would give them steroids, they fed their dog gun powder, sharpen their teeth. cut their ears off... Some pit-bulls can be very aggressive and dangerous but it's not their fault. The reason they act that way is because the one main problem, bad owners. These bad owners abuse their dogs and have them chained up all day. They starve them and leave them with out food or water. They must not know what a dog really needs. If your just going to treat...
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...Since the breeds developed, pitbulls have been used as many things such as: bull-baiters, fighting dogs, farm dogs, family dogs, military mascots, and companions to all households. Bull-baiting was outlawed in England in 1835, so its promoters began to look for new means of profit, they decided to fight the dogs (“A Brief History of the American Pit Bull Terrier”). From this, the breeding process became very selective, the dogs had to have a fierce prey drive, but had to be people-friendly, as well. According to “A Brief History of the American Pit Bull Terrier”, “Dogs that showed aggression toward humans, even in the middle of a fight, were usually killed and never bred.” (1.) Although promoters of bull-baiting in England turned towards dog fighting, most pit bulls were not...
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...many years until people started to inherently misjudge them. Many of their characteristics that people are afraid of are made up and extremely incorrect, some are even impossible for any dog to possess. They are discriminated against without any basis other than skewed opinionated news stories and biased articles. Pit bulls are even an abundantly common household family pet, bought even for children. They are usually only aggressive when they have been raised by bad owners who abuse them, and they have even been proven to be less aggressive than many other dog breeds. Pit bulls are treated differently than other breeds; however, no dog should be discriminated against. There is a wonderful story of a heroic pitbull saving the life its loving owner. Lilly was a female pitbull who was owned by an elderly woman, whose name was Christine, to help her with her drinking problem. One day, Lilly and Christine were walking home from a friends’ house when Christine suddenly collapsed while crossing a set of railroad tracks. A train was coming towards her when the engineer finally saw her lying on the tracks. He frantically tried to slow the train but was unable to stop it completely and would have seriously injured killed her at the...
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...clubs. According to the (UKC,2010), These dogs were never designed to be fought against each other. That is unfortunately something that happened because people were inhumane. The American Staffordshire terrier and American Pit Bull Terrier have a debatable rich history, the beauty of what the two breeds look like and the interesting health problems that these two dog breeds have. Interestingly enough without being educated most people mistake the two breeds for each other. These two breeds are very similar, but are not the same dog. The history of origin for both the American Staffordshire and American Pitbull Terrier has been and still is debated today by historians. American Staffordshire Terriers date back to 1870; however, the breed was known as English Staffordshire terrier since the breed had only spread across the English Isles. They were bred from a bulldog and a Pitbull in Staffordshire, England according to (AKC, 2013). English Staffordshire terriers are easily trained to for hunting, farming and herding dogs. English Staffordshire terriers were also bred because these dogs were stable in behavior it made them very good companion animals. In the 1890s the English Staffordshire terrier started to cross the Atlantic Ocean and come to the New...
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...Should people be allowed to keep pitbulls as pets?” I will be talking about why pit bulls should not be allowed to be kept as pets. My first reason is because most people say that pitbulls are vicious dogs and that they are dangerous and are not safe animals to keep as pets. People say that pitbulls are vicious because in a newspaper article “Miami-Dade County Votes to Keep Pit Bulls Out” in this article it states that a neighbor pitbull had escaped from the house and viciously attacked an 8 year old which ended up with her having to have multiple major reconstructive surgeries in the years following the incident. My second reason why pit bulls should not be pets is because they are dangerous and are not allowed to be in social places because...
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...Mrs. Carey Language arts, Period 1 29 April 2024 Pitbull Argument Essay Pitbulls may seem to be vicious and uncontrollable dogs in the media, but that is simply a myth. This is a serious debate because it seems that pitbulls are the most dangerous dog breed and some think that a ban is necessary to protect others from pitbulls. The media and the news tried to show that pitbulls are dangerous, but they really are not. Pitbulls should be pets because they are not as bad as the media portraits them and they are military icons. Pitbulls may seem horrible, but they only seem that way due to how the news and media tries to convince people that. In the article, The Media and The Pit Bull by James Cross, James Cross states that news outlets...
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...Ricky Soe Mrs. Carey Language Arts Period 4 29 April 2024 Pitbull Argument Essay Some dogs are fully capable of hospitalizing both people and other animals. Pitbulls are one of America’s most well-known dog breeds, however they have a bad reputation. Pitbulls should not be kept as pets because they can hurt one’s social reputation and are aggressive animals. Firstly, being seen with a pitbull may damage one’s social reputation. According to the article it says, “When I walk my two year old pitbull mix, people cross the street to avoid us” (Source 4 Cross). This shows that citizens are generally aware and cautious when a pitbull is in the area. This can result in pitbull owners being shamed while with their dog. In conclusion, when near a pitbull,...
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...Pitbull. When you hear that, you probably are thinking of an aggressive dog with big teeth, and locking jaws. This however is just a picture that got put into your mind about them. The media has been putting out lies about Pitbulls all over the world. These dogs are actually very loving, caring, and loyal dogs. As people start to believe these lies however, breed specific bans on pit bulls have been established. This is killing many innocent dogs and tearing families apart. So, is it really worth it to put bans on this friendly loving dog? No. The American Pitbull Terrier has been seen for many years as an aggressive and attacking dog. You may have even heard of Pitbulls attacking people. While this may be true, these dogs are actually being...
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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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...mean that every fighting dog is a pitbull or not. The three main parts of a pitbull are bulldog, terrier, and fighting dog which comes together in the pitbull type dog. (www.ukcdogs.com) American pitbull's scientific name is canis lupus familiaris. Canis lupus familiaris is a tamed descendant of the wolf. Pitbull puppies are usually called pups, or puppies. Pitbull puppies are usually puppies 12 to 18 months old. Pitbulls are called adults when they reach about one year old. A newborn puppy is called a whelp....
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...old man.” Well the truth of the matter is pit bulls aren't killers and people should be allowed to keep them. In fact pit bulls are great family dogs,not fighter dogs, and are not vicious in the slightest. Pit bulls are a family oriented breed that just want to be loved. They are super loyal. Pit bulls are affectionate towards kids and adults. In fact, in the early 19th century pit bull were called “nanny dogs” because of their kindness and protection of children. They love to be cuddled and petted. A Pit Bull will do almost anything his favorite people ask of him, just to hear their praise. These dogs crave our attention and approval, and are very social with humans. A bad person could use this to their advantage. They can use the pitbulls eagerness to get it to do what they want. (10 Reason Why Pit bulls Rule)...
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...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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