posted 12-15-2002 06:05 PM         

I’m sorry to hear your story.

It saddens me to hear about dogs being put to sleep just because they
were following their instincts. I wish there was an alternative to us humans making dogs pay with their lives for the mistakes we humans make. Like breeding certain types of known to be dangerous dogs and having them sold as pets.

To my opinion NO DOG should be put to sleep and pay with his life for following his instincte (unless the dog is very sick and suffering etc.). I really rally wish we had an alternative.

We humans should address the source of the problem instead, with breeding restrictions on known to be dangerous breeds. Maybe also compulsory training (for the owner and dog of certain breeds) etc.

Killing animals just because they were following their instinct is WRONG and
it is very unfortunate that it seams to be the only remedy available.

See our discussion re: Pool about Pit Bulls here.

posted 12-15-2002 09:32 PM         

Exactly what I was thinking...

And the word fetish (?????) crossed my mind.

posted 12-16-2002 11:27 AM         

ALOT OF YOU PEOPLE ON HEAR THINK YOU KNOW EVERYTHING...I HAVE ONE QUESTION DO YOU OWN A PIT....NO..I DID NOT THINK SO.

I RAISE AND BREED PITBULLS ..I CAN NOT PROMISE THAT THE PITS WILL NEVER ATTACT AGAIN,BUT THAT GOES FOR ANY DOG.

FOR ALL YOU STUPID PEOPLE THAT THINK PITS NEED TO BE PUT DOWN...MAYBE WHAT EVER KIND OF DOG YOU HAVE NEED TO BE PUT DOWN TO..IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WHAT I AM SAYING JUST EMAIL ME!!!

posted 01-06-2003 11:57 AM           

We were out walking and socializing the other day when my staffie was attacked by a golden retriever. This golden has attacked before. My pit did not fight back, but instead returned to me immediately. Had he fought back, he surely would have won and in turn been confiscated and put to sleep, but its not the life I have in mind for him. How is it this known golden offender is allowed to live, while my pup must live with all this hype? All he wants to do is play and snuggle.

posted 01-22-2003 04:57 PM           

They are genetically predisposed for dog aggression, which, by the way, has nothing to do with human aggression.

My pit bull is sweet and wonderful with all people, and most other animals, but I wouldn't let her play with dogs, because anything (toy, bone, treat) can start a fight. Even if the pit bull does not start the fight, he will surely finish it.

People who own pit bulls and think they only show dog aggression if they "aren't raised right" are being irresponsible and ignorant.

posted 01-30-2003 03:12 PM         

Dogs that attck other dogs should not be put down. These dogs can and do live very happy lives with owners who understand and cope with the dogs "issues".

posted 01-30-2003 04:51 PM         

I agree with you that there is always a reason why a dog has an aggression problem wether it's genetics or a un-knowing owner, but I think once a dog shows aggression towards a human, this is not acceptable.

One situation recently here in Vancouver was a 14 year old girl being attacked by 2 rot/mastif cross dogs. These dogs had never shown aggression before but almost killed this poor girl. These dogs were destroyed and even though it is the owners faut, the dogs needed to be destroyed for this girl to recover emotionaly and feel safe in her neighborhood. Aggression in dogs is a very tricky subject and touches and flames up emotions in people, but we have to remember these are just dogs.

I strongly believe that a dog that attacks a person should be destroyed. If you don't I think you need to take a step back and thinks who's more important...the dog? or the human?

posted 01-31-2003 11:47 AM         

Aggression is such a tricky thing to deal with in dogs. Some dogs attack out of fear others attack because of domianance and other s attack because of their prey drive. I have an aggressive dog and I take it very seriously. I understand his problem, have studied it, and manage my problem every single day.

A friend of mine had a cockerspaniel female. This dog hated feet....small dog big complex about being stepped on. They owned this dog for 15 years until her aggression became so out of control. They took her to the vet and had every single possible test done to see if it was a medical condition, they took her to a behaviorist...that didn't help...they took the dog to a trainer and tried to do positive enforcment...that didn't work . The end result was the dog attacking it's owner and being put down. In most cases an aggression problem can be managed, but it takes someone with a passion for dogs to take on that task. Most people will look at the problem and say...what...give the dog to someone else, and that is what happens to most aggressive dogs, then put down because nobody is willing to take on such an enormous task.

posted 01-31-2003 06:58 PM         

I respect you for taking the time out to help those who don't know any better get a clearer image of the APBT breed.

posted 04-12-2003 10:05 AM           

The ignorance of the public amazes more and more every day. Did you know, according to dog bite statistics in 2000, that the number one biting dog was a labrador retriever. The dogs that caused the most damage to children were toy breeds, and most of that was facial damage.

I am sorry...but the "solution" is not to destroy a breed that you do not understand or have a respect for. If you truly think that then you might as well line up every dog in the world and kill them all for being potential biters.

Guarding/Sparing breeds are bred to be dog agressive. I think this incendect is simply a tragendy that is based on the ignorance of the dog owners involved. And I am not saying that to be cruel, simply truthful. Any responsible pit bull owner would never let their dogs out of their control.
There are simply some breeds, that if you choose to own them, you cannot let them have the leaway that others can enjoy. They take on a greater responsibility. If you are unable to accept that, then don't buy that breed.

Back in the 1920s, I think, the collie was considered and viewed as an unpredictable biting dog. Gee tell that to lassie
The pit bull is not a dangerous dog, it is the ignorance of the public and those who choose to own them that are dangerous. Do I personally like pit bulls for myself? No, but I will not label a dog because it was bred for a specific temperament and job.

posted 04-13-2003 01:19 AM         

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News from Pediatrics...
June 28, 1996
Fatal Dog Attacks

ATLANTA & WASHINGTON--Dog bite injuries can lead to serious infections (such as tetanus and rabies), disability, deformity, and occasionally death. Most of these injuries are preventable.

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Humane Society of the United States recently updated data on fatal dog bites for the period 1989 to 1994.

In the 6-year study published in the medical journal PEDIATRICS (Vol.97 No. 6, 891-5), Jeffrey J. Sacks, M.D. and associates reported the finding of 109 bite-related fatalities. They found that 57% of the deaths were in children under 10 years of age. 22% of the deaths involved an unrestrained dog OFF the owner's property. 18% of the deaths involved a restrained dog ON the owner's property, and 59% of the deaths involved an unrestrained dog ON the owner's property.

The researchers also found that 10% of the dog bite attacks involved sleeping infants.

The most commonly reported dog breeds involved were pit bulls (24 deaths), followed by rottweilers (16 deaths), and German shepherds (10 deaths). The authors point out that many breeds, however, are involved in the problem.

If you do not believe me when I say this is true then here http://www.idir.net/~wolf2dog/FatalDogAttacks.htm

posted 04-14-2003 12:47 PM         

The reason the pit bull is causing havoc in society today is because the majority of the public is damn ignorant to the breed and its history.

This is not a dog for everyone and should not be allowed to be bred by back yard breeders.

The majority of people who want to own these dogs get them because the media has portrayed them to be visious and mean; therefore, the majority of people who will want them will be thugs and drug dealers looking to protect their stash or whatever they need protected. The majority of these dogs suffer trumendously.....any breed put in a bad situation is going to be aggressive. Statistics just pove ALL DOGS BITE and which dogs are favoured by drug dealers and made aggressive.

I started working at a shelter to help re home Pit Bulls...let me tell you how awsome these dogs are. They are friendly, loyal, Super Intelligent and wana be loved so badly, but nobody is willing to adopt them because the media has scared everyone silly.
Another thing is that these dogs need to be trained and given rules. Tell me how many dogs you see out there that actually listen to their owners and have been atleast obedience trained...I say I see 1 in every 100 dogs. Not many people take the time to realize how much time and effort a dog takes, especially an intelligent dog that must have it.

It makes me mad, you look at statistics...why don't you go and look at a pit bull instead of some numbers on a sheet that means NOTHING.

posted 04-14-2003 04:05 PM           

ALL dog owners, NO MATTER the breed need to keep their animals under control. Dog owners are loosing their rights every day because of ignorant people and their choices. I am tired of being punished for some one else's stupidity.

posted 04-14-2003 06:58 PM         

KISS MY A**!!!!!!!!
I LIKE PITS AS MUCH AS THE NEXT GUY I JUST WANT PEOPLE TO SEE BOTH SIDES OF THEM!!!!

posted 04-16-2003 12:14 PM         

I was not rude to you, can you please calm down and discuss this like an adult....you should have 4 years of college behind you, but the way you write...I THINK NOT

There is no need to be as rude as you are. Nobody has writen back to you and spoken to you in any manner you have. I find you the rudest I have come across yet!

posted 04-20-2003 12:08 PM         

To deny proper training to ANY dog of ANY breed is to invite trouble for that dog and IMO is definitely a form of MISTREATMENT.