Just be careful and always, please always have them leashed and securitly confined at home. No harm done. It works wonders and everyone is safe. etc. As far as the pit being designed to fight bears, the lab was designed to go after small game. Check out www.pbrc.net they have a lot of info on multi dog homes, NFL, etc. A little Terrier from another persons yard came out and bit my son. my 7 month old is more aggressive but will hurt you only by jumping on you because he is so happy to see a new person. I will agree with you on bite force, but I'll take the pit over the furry dogs that were bred to tackle and throat lunge. I'll take the latter 2 any day. And then there's the puppy mills for pet stores. I believe that any animal can be dangerous. The bottom line is that there are good stories and bad stories about EVERY breed, on this web site, we just so happen to love pits. (Clifton, Dog attack deaths and maimings, U.S. & Canada, September 1982 to November 13, 2006; click here to read it. I have been around other Pits which were laid back and friendly but our Jasper has been more than a hand  full!!! From a rational, intelligent, unemotional perspective, the facts are very clear. The fight I wittnessed was between two "loving" family pets to the same owner. Now, the bigger the dog, the bigger the mouth, the more I worry. An alternative to I have owned 3 pitts my self and never had a problem with any of them, and by the way 2 of them were former fighting dogs and one was a puppy. All he wanted to do was like her little feet! Tell that to the family who lost thier 6 wk old infant to thier tiny Pom. Is it the fault of the owner for allowing themselves to use the gun in a bad manner? walk through a park or neighborhood where everyday life situations are Its amazing to me that Chihuahuas dauchsons and the like get away with being mean dogs that attack people constantly but it is excused. I have owned many breeds of dogs too! I know you all hate statistics because you're convinced that there's an anti-pit conspiracy, but murder statistics are pretty hard to fudge; "Studies indicate that pit bull-type dogs were involved in approximately a third of human DBRF (i.e., dog bite related fatalities) reported during the 12-year period from 1981 through1992, and Rottweilers were responsible for about half of human DBRF reported during the 4 years from 1993 through 1996....[T]he data indicate that Rottweilers and pit bull-type dogs accounted for 67% of human DBRF in the United States between 1997 and 1998. Thanks! Have you ever owned a Pit Bull? i too did a lot of reserch prior to adopting Layla Mae Jankins, (her full name), i dont allow myself to go into any situation blindly if i can help it. WERE pit bulls considered an unfit animal when the three stooges had petey the pitbull on their show???? True she could have easily killed it but we have trained her and worked with her on these aspects to prevent such things from happening. You need to stop making medieval logic connections and do your research. And there's nothing that can change those risks, because animals, wild or otherwise, will exist along humankind forever (hopefully). Any other breed of dog is just as likely to attack another dog or a person. Besides you have a pit, so you're good people! Best of luck to your family and your baby. In reply to ok ppl i have a big problem by steph_hall. It is like racism, most racist people are like that because they don't know shit about what they are talking about. One is I believe a pure bred yellow who is un-neutered, has severe eye problems, andn is the ring leader. You are propably a great mum, and having pits with your kids is the best choice, because a happy pit makes a great friend for kids. Becaus… Other breads "nip,"  pits lock on and don't let go. So this site is only for people who own pit bulls and want to pat each other on the back about how great they are? I do my best to read up about pitbulls and pointers everyday as I want to be a really good owner/trainer. I have tried to believe that Pitt Bulls are not a dangerous dog. It happens slightly around 6 months of age(puberty), 1 year(teenagerdom), and then at 3 years(ah, adulthood). She is apparently an "owner" and is blind to any negative implications regarding the breed. Then why comment on this site? Yes he is stubborn but a wonderful dog so far. The owner is a woman I know who has owned them since birth and had them trained in obedience school. Definitely bring him to the vet, get his shots and get him neutered. In reply to I was at the park one day by 16thompson. But he has never offered to hurt one of them and he out weighs the biggest one by 50 pounds, so if he wanted to he could, but Debbie I know he doesn't have it in him...Pit Bulls are wonderful...safe journeys, Keeping a pitbull is a rewarding experience provided the dog gets plenty of excercise and has a job these are not couch potatos. We play fetch games and take long walks for our exercise.If you are worried about making your Pit bull mean by playing rough I seriously doubt that would happen.Most Pit bulls adore people and would never be mean to a person!I just think that by playing rough with any breed of dog you may get a dog who thinks it is okay to jump on you or nip you in play and that,to me,is not acceptable. I'm sorry to hear about this, it must be such a hard time for you guys...Although, it is ridiculous how they just assume that all dogs that bite are Pit Bulls...I've read and heard about dog owners having to rehabilitate (through a Canine training facility) their dog from being referred to as aggressive and then evaluate after the course to see it  the dog's behavior positively progresses...May be you can bring this up to the judge to see if they'll give your dog a second chance, after all when the dog psychologist or trainer sees how good your dog is, then may be he or she can write a letter to the judge on your behalf? It mostly depends on how one approaches a dog. A month ago I was attacked by two Pit Bulls. It would be better for everyone if you did put him in a cage at night. bred for strength and endurance...herd farm animals....A pit bull is a scrappy terrier/bulldog mix...strength from the bulldog, endurance from the scrappy terrier....bred to not tire out, bred to please... unfortunately people took the please ur owner to another level. Although Bully breeds were breed to win fights with other dogs, they have NOT been bred for human aggression. I am a little intimidated by his size (especially the size of his head). The helmet was due to seizing and because the dog gouged runnels into his skull and actually took out a silver dollar sized portion of his skull just above his left temple. So anytime you consider getting a dog, you should talk to them. You are stereo typing this loyal breed...We have had three Pit Bulls in our family and none of them has ever hurt anyone. This "loving" well trained dog  IS dangerous and unless you have actually seen the fury of the pittbull attack you may never believe just how dangerous they can be. guy over there would really do more damage, if he so happened to rape a woman, than other normal sized guys. Right again. It just means mine was raised right and kept out of the hands of nasty people! The fight was vicious and the pitt latched onto the labs leg after many other bites, and began the hold and shake bite. Pit bulls when socialized with other dogs are friendly and fun for all, I have four cats that walk all over Dez, he looks at me as if to say, "really, this is Ok with you, I mean four of them what were you thinking?" Independent Contractor. Lol. How fair is that?! What else is in the "mix"? And how would you know which particular banned substance was being guarded by which breed? i had a pitbull. This site has good resources for that. The only thing I don't agree with is your getting a puppy. perhaps you should truly read and understand the stuff you're quoting: "Conclusions—Although fatal attacks on humans, appear to be a breed-specific problem (pit bull-type, dogs and Rottweilers), other breeds may bite and. Only as information tool such as someones at the door and since Im home, it must be a stranger....She is very jumpy still but tail waggin playful jumpy and its a work in progress lol. Making sure your pit bull has regular opportunities to vent his energy will make him more manageable: a tired dog is a good dog. Props. Every dog could bite they all have teeth! That's great you have one pit out of the thousands of them that isn't vicious. For the fact that he is autistic is a blessing to have a sturdy muscular dog to call his, that is willing to do what he does to him and still keep coming back for more. Her articles have appeared in "USA Today," "The APDT Chronicle of the Dog" and "Every Dog Magazine." In the end we are Humans and the dog is well, just a dog and not worth 1 life. right after getting back from the vet they took my dog saying he was aggressive!! Ask your local animal control officers which breeds lead the bite list. Pits weren't created to kill, nor is it their nature. Make sure your pitt gets acquainted with people and other animals early on. If you decided on owning a Pitbull for the first time, hopefully, my experience of being a Pitbull guardian for five years and my research has taught me. But since he had NEVER shown any aggression before--our neighbor, we spoke with him, and after we shared we're taking IMMEDIATE action to get a physical/mental evaluation from our vet, as well as a trained, professional behavioralist/trainer nearby. WOW!! Rocky is now 6 months & weighs 37.8 pounds. Most of these have been dogs that were forced to fight, beaten, burned, nailed to trees, and neglected. ya ikr im going to get a a neo/pitty and it going to be nuthing more than my companion and may come with me for wild pig hunts only time it will have to be a guard dog is when it decides to be. On the other hand I am very vigilant to keep an eye on him when there are children around that are capable of walking and being in his face. As a puppy, she escaped from the house and chased a little girl who ran screaming from her and knocked her down. I know my dogs and will not take a chance of something happening to them or someone in there presence. like i said id be more concerned with it being the other way around. i've never emailed you or directed any comment towards you. the worst thing that i would worry about is their bark and playful growl... Amber has a MEAN growl when playing tug-a-war, but you can reach into her mouth and take food right outta it. These days, pit bulls often make headlines and it’s rarely good news. My son just adopted a beautiful blue pit who is approx. In reply to what was the 6 year old doing by southern_pit79. Cocoa is now 7 months and still extremely lovely and relaxed at home, is good on her leash, doesnt bark or chase after other dogs when walking (she will wants to go up and play with them if the other dog/s move toward her first) and I definitely feel safe around her especially knowing that even at their most aggressive dog state (when they are looking to get into locked jaw mode) it is NEVER directed towards a human and if the human does get hurt or bitten and held onto its due to trying to protect what the pit was going after or protecting itself from (ie another dog), So no more dog parks (she might be going into heat and maturity might make her less tolerable of negative dog activities such as another dog being protective over water that is supposed to be shared), No more other people bringing their dogs into the home without them meeting somewhere else first, And alot more training sessions in different environments (she listens at home good, so now its places where other dogs, noises, etc might be around in the distance), Ive also looked into an arm sling used to train pitbulls to go into aggressive mode so they can be trained while in aggression mode to let go when instructed. You can't say it's the irresponsible owners then turn around in the next sentence and say that pits are way more likely to be vicious than any other breed. "Now I know that not every Pit will kill or attack but they are all capable of it just like any dog but a Golden Retriver does not have 600 pounds of bite force or a body that is perfectly designed to fight. Do some research first, then come to a conclusion. Mostly the pup is likely to be hyper because he is enjoying the game and gets over-excited. one is Chloe, she's a HUGE Maine Coon, and the other is Sadie, a very very small tiger. She is now 2 years old. In reply to Insurance companies don't by haveAlittlePittie. The only crime they have commited is stealing my heart! There was a family outside with two little kids. If you have an aggressive dog you are asking for trouble. It actually IS true that if a 285lb (or whatever you said) man were to inflict more damage he would get a steeper punishment. I think her name suits her. Never did anyone need stitches, usually just a bandaide. This lab was drawing blood and left marks, bruises,  all over the arms of the owner and the neighbor that came over on the episode. If you want to slam a breed of dog then look at the Wolf hybrid dogs. And that even the nicest dog in the world is capable of inflicting a serious bite.It is our responsibility as dog owners to manage our animals. Ignorance like this is exactly why bully breeds shine in a negative light. Doberman pinschers, rottweilers, and German shepherds topped lists of dogs some considered dangerous in the not-too-distant past.. but i know that girl did all the right things for her. As for me, I think that people need to be aware of what they are getting into, no matter what the breed and I would prefer that people keep control of their animals so that I don't have to fight ANY! Sales Dogs. That's rediculous. Kinda like racism to people. This will at least give you a chance at keeping him. If it isn’t about an attack on a child or a shooting by police, it’s a tale of neglect or abuse. This was not the case. Personality IS inheritable. Big or small, all dogs are capable of defending themselves if need be, it's up to the owners to be vigilant and pay attention to their dogs behavior and their current environment. The ball bounced off the rim, and hit the dog, breaking its back. Akitas, dalmations, labradores, pretty much any dog has the ability to seriously injure or kill a person. My neighbors beagel has jumped out of their window and attacked my female min-pin in my yard not ounce but twice for no reason. If you had drug dealers bringing in their crack-guarding pits, I'd bet the results would be more around 50% or less.". while searching for a dog, he found a local add hanging up selling Red nosed Pitbulls. The owner usually calls them back, and keeps apologizing, and I just can't hold my wad laughing. I told her what happened and she immediately told me it was the owner's fault. I would suggest that you do some research to make sure you understand APBTs before going ahead and bringing one into your life. Media has been twisting stories and using the most extreme instances to influence people since the beginning of time! Theres a good and a bad to everything, dogs included. Ask people who already own pitbulls. I also have a child who will be 3 in a couple months. In the wrong hands they can both kill and in the right hands they are both relatively harmless but one is unarguably much more dangerous in the wrong hands. Yes it's a choice. I got fired up at that post by dantehman and saw replies that appeared that people thought I posted the nonsense. Several celebrities are passionate Pitbull owners and advocates for the breed, including Kaley Cuoco, Kevin Bacon, and Katherine Heigl. In my opinion and this is only my opinion - we should all stop judging a breed or a race by one animal or person. He's another one of the kids and I have NEVER worried about him around them, or my nephew who learned to roll and crawl with my dog laying next to his blanket. a german sheppard can do much worse due to great size and strength. From that day on, he has used his tongue and snout only to get his treat, really gently. Pitbull Puppies Are Better To Adopt Than Adult Pitbulls6. We realize now, that our puppy is part Pit Bull which kind of freaks me out. And when they do, most of the time it is preventable. Meet Bentley :-) A Beautiful Blue Pit that came to us for his first professional grooming experience ever. In reply to 'it makes a good aggressive by haveAlittlePittie. Hyperactivity is often a result of insecurity on the dog's part. They were playing fetch when the pitbull decided to attack the lab. My main concern is where I got her from. With all due respect, you are either in denial or an idiot? Only 18% (16) of the attacks occurred off owner property, yet pit bulls were responsible for 81% (13). Pit bulls were selectively bred to be general all-purpose dogs. A dozen of my adrenaline fueled full force punches to this putbull's jaw were not enough to convince him to release his lock on the neck of my terrified and comletely helpless female husky. This is highly related to the reason why breed specific legislation doesn't work. Overall, there's not a single dog that I would call vicious, quite the opposite, but the pits and pit Xes excel in loyalty. So I set out to love Eden so much that she wouldn't be mean. I also have to say that it depends on the agression level of the dog on how bad ANY bite will be. At three years old, they're generally done with emotional and mental changes of that nature. Years ago I was bitten by the nicest dog on the planet.He was over a 100Lbs of mixed up dog and trust me ,there was not a drop of Pit Bull in this dog!! I have owned a Canadina red nose Pitbull for almost 4yrs now and I would never get another breed of dog. Rarely do the writers perform actual research. Because a good owner like myself, wouldnt put their dog in a situation where biting was possible. Is there any sign, or does it just happen out of nowhere one day? 6. Yeah...such a terror. They are bred for the instinct to lunge, grab, and bite. Cried buckets when Dixie passed away, as she would always sneak into my bed when she came to visit. Teach your Pitbull to fetch the newspaper, and it will do it for you. I have 2 pit bulls, a german shephard and a boxer, I have to lock my Shephard up when people come over because he does not like strangers or children smaller than him as he was not brought up around small children. I have noticed that the chiuahuas are way more aggressive. Take the available dogs for walks and spend time with them. man i cant wait until someone finally proves to the world the pitbul is a great dog i mean some ppl shud read the fact america's most decorated and recognized hero was a PITBULL type a staffie now the they want to teminate the breeds such a shame -_-. She saved a little boy from being hit by a car, saved me when we had an armed intruder, and watches the neighbor's kids like a hawk. Adrienne Farricelli has been writing for magazines, books and online publications since 2005. Accordning to the "research" that I have seen pitbulls have the deadliest record while being only a small percentage of the dog population. Pitbulls are great dogs I have two pitbulls and a husky. And as far as pit bulls attacking--I'm pretty sure as I walk down the street, I'm more concerned about the smaller dogs who are fenced in and bark excessively. I would love to have a lab myself. The only issue I have is she likes to jump up on people when they come over. We just took in an 8 week old pit. We are going to be adding another dog to our happy family when we get our new home in about 6 months or so, so I am doing my diligent homework by researching before adopting. If you own a hyperactive pit bull that needs more than a stroll in the park to relax, you may be looking for ways to make him settle. Most DA shows up at about 2-3yrs of age. Enroll your pit bull in classes so to teach him basic manners. Pits were bred to subdue. They jump and run around so they need a lot of space. People were and (unfortunately) still are in the pit with these animals as they're fighting; they were bred to never turn on any human even in the heat of the moment. Any dog is dangerous, and by that logic I should hate labs, but I don't just those that I have had problems with. Bypassing this essential part of our legal system is not only Unconstitutional, it's outright dangerous. but i want to know is it a good idea to bring a pit into our family with other dogs? And the scapegoat, of course when a dog mames a child, someone is looking for a "scapegoat!" Just because you're a responsible owner doesn't mean that the breed is not an unstable one. ok ppl i have a big problem with my baby tank! i dont want mine to get to aggressive. We crate n rotate. "NONE of my dogs would ever bite someone even if they were provoked." But the best thing I found helpful was to have your friends, neighbors, and anyone who might know the dog go to court and testify on it's behalf. Our breed is simply being targeted as millions of other peoples, animals and causes have been and will be. 3. She sometimes charges our guests, but then just does sort of a "fake attache" She hits them with her nose after a vicious bark. So don't blame the dog, as again, it's the moron HUMANS who are the problem. Etc). I would check into that first. Cocoa has been really sweet with me, and QUIET. TRAINING IS NOT ENOUGH, it's in their genes. No matter how much you prove it, the brain will not accept it. For people trying to adopt a pittie in a neighborhood with restrictions or suspicious neighbors, here's a tip: it's not just about your willingness to train the dog properly, but also about how you present your dog to the community. ), http://dogbitelaw.com/dog-bite-statistics/the-breeds-most-likely-to-kill.html. In the seventeen years I shared my life with him he never showed one bit of aggression. We get weird and scared looks all the time when we take Magnum on walks or the park ...The funny part is everyone else's dogs are the ones being aggressive and barking at us while Magnum minds his business...So it's pretty crazy how people misconcept pit bulls as mean and aggressive especially when my two toddlers walk by his side... We, as Pit Bull Ambassadors, need to keep educating our friends, family and public that Pit Bulls are not bad dogs, that any dog can be aggressive, but that's the responsible of a good owner. I have recently become a reformed pit bull hater. If you have Kids don't tempt fate. I've been in a similar situation. May 31, 2015 - Do you need to manage a sales team or belong to one? We have had Petie for about 3 years. and no one that i have read has said all are cuddle bugs, but most of us that actually own this breed have cuddle bugs and from what i know of your valued statistics my dogs were not included in that survey. Training a hyper Pit Bull puppy means interrupting his hyper behavior (ideally as soon as he starts to act up). All of my dogs sleep in their own cages at night. So while i know the locked jaw is a myth, its pretty close to a locked jaw and a side of pits that every pit owner i think should be aware of with how to handle it. Pit Bulls are indeed among the most misidentified and misunderstood breeds of dogs. My 7 year year old son thouoght we got for him for Christmas. Oh and that Lab up there that left Bruises and Cuts on it's owners arm. Here, where I live, lotttttt of pits owner organize fights...and then throw them into the rivers when they dead, or just kill them when theyr almost dead...and even if theres many laws against it...even if there is the human society fighting it..people just dont care and keep breading them for bad reason. She does have her stubborn times but she is starting to listen better now that she has grown up more! My beagle is somewhat food agressive which we are working on as we speak! they had numerous people attacked by this horrible breed. ...SHE NEVER barks for attention. In reply to Yeah Jonathan's friend has a by dantehman. To learn how you can support this site and the information we freely share, visit our Support page. I also crate them separately when I am not home. How could you judge, just because of what you hear and read about? My dog was attacked by a male pitbull weighing a little under 65 pounds. Pit Bulls were breed to fight bears and defend hunters period. They can cause more severe damage to their victum than most other breeds. If you are willing to take the time to train, socialize and educate yourself and your dog. By what definition of vicious? liberty mutual will do an interview with your pitbull. !And a pit bull is just another one of those many who deserve it! i was actually attacked by a cat that put 2 puncture holes in my leg as deep as his teeth were long, so I guess we should ban all kitties too. We are the intelligent human beings who know that stats are created to serve a purpose (by the way, there are also plenty of stats out there that say pits aren't more prone to agression than the average dog.) My neighbors used to have a black lab so vicious we could not walk down the street with out the dog attempting to bite us, nor anywhere the dog could roam. And most dogs will tell if there is something wrong with people and play into those traits people display. tactile stimuli. Nothing goes in. It is normal for your pit bull to be looking for a "job" and act restless, hyper and frustrated should he remain unemployed for most of the day. 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