Comments on: Hug a Pit Bull

By: Melton

Melton — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:18:28 +0000

I do the job with these dogs and as far as animal behavior goes, I’m a strong believer in nurture and education. I have met Jack Russell Terriers that I would not go near once again, but have by no means had a poor experience with an American Staffordshire Terrier. If you are speaking about their owners- nicely, which is a several story. People are creatures as nicely, and we often every have our own strategies about “moral concepts”.

By: Paulo Souza

Paulo Souza — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:02:10 +0000

Hi every 1 I have to say 1 thing only,people who own pitt they have to trained the dog correctly so all this incident wouldn’t happend,see if you teach a kid that a gun that you own in your house is not a toy then you are doing your job as a parent,if you dont teach the proper training then expect to have seriusly injures.
Basicly if a pitt attach some 1 dont blame the dog blame the owner,dog is not educate and there for the owner is responsible for getting a dog an not giving the proper training,please before getting a dog please learn and have patience other wise get another pet,thank you.

P.S. Don’t be ignorant by accusing the dog that really shows how ignorant people can be lol

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:38:31 +0000

I am very happy to see people sticking up for the pitbulls, I love them, I have had 5 of them through out my life, and have grown up with them since childhood, they are friendly, caring, sweet, protective, loving, and patient, just please if you are thinking about getting one train it and be responsible.

By: b

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:57:15 +0000

It’s just unfortunate that the majority of these dogs are owned by not so educated not so well behaved misfits, usually young men who have never owned a dog, nor understands the needs of a dog, so these poor dogs get chained up, not socialised and end up becoming frustrated and lash out, the reason why the poodle for example is never seen in the news for attacking someone is because the majority of people who own those dogs are respectful people who treat and raise their dogs right, any dog regardless of it’s breed can potentially cause harm to a human, one they don’t have fists to defend themselves nor a voice to warn people(besides to growl, but some choose to ignore that), their only means of defence is through biting, unfortunately breeds like pitbull terriers and rottweilers (larger dogs) can inflict more serious injuries if it were to bite someone compared to a smaller dog, people need to be aware that larger, more powerful dogs should be owned by those who have experience, i understand the intentions of these bans (Pitbulls are the most abused breed in the world) regardless of whether these bans or restrictions are in place these assholes will still be out their backyard breeding these animals and selling them to more little street bastards and these dogs will get an even worse rap. illegal trade wont stop, they go against the law. where as the respectful owners and breeders are those who will abide by the laws and these people will be denied the opportunity of showing this breed for the true nature it is, pit bulls are a beautiful sweet playful and goofy breed, i love these dogs. Usually those who make poor judgements on this breed have never owned one, nor possibly met one. these people are oblivous and easily influenced by what the media portrays, these people are narrow minded, however it s good to see their are people out there who understand the true nature of these dogs, this is not a lost cause, we will save the pit bull!

By: Sweet Soul

Sweet Soul — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:52:38 +0000

I saved a female pit bull from an irresponsble owner when she was 4 weeks old. She is the sweetest, loyal dog I’ve ever owned. However, some neighbors are very nasty toward us. When a small dog growls at them, they say how cute she/he is, but when my dog approches them, they either walk over to the other side of the street or give a nasty look without even saying ‘ Hi.” One old lady actually yelled at me to control my dog when my dog didn’t even go closer to her. I will continue to love my dog and train her to be the best behaved dog. Ignorant people should realize that any dog can be dangerous in the hands of abusitive owners. Pit bull can be the nicest pet you ever have if you spend time and raise them properly.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:28:53 +0000

I am so glad to see people sticking up for pit bulls. The owners are the problem. It’s like saying rooster s are vicious and scary after seeing a documentary on people betting on illegal rooster fights in which they’ve put razor blade bands on these creatures’ toothpick legs.

Yes, some breeds of dogs are stronger. Some are tiny. Some have short hair and some have long. However, I have seen plenty of nasty tempered cocker spaniels. There are many Dalmations that are not good around children, but the fantasy of the sweet, spotted “101″ guys from Disney lives on. I have also seen more unfriendly Dachshunds than pit bills, but since “Doxies” are tiny, everyone generally laughs at the ferocious weener dog.

I think the Humane Society’s postage stamp “I’m a Lover, Not a Fighter” sums it up the best for Pit Bulls.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:06:14 +0000

I think the main problem here is with the owners and bad breeding. Just like the Rotties, Shepherds and Dobes, they all suffered from bad breeding and poor ownership. But we can’t really blame a breed ? I swear, people are more ignorant with pits than Rotties, Shepherds and Dobes. I would be completely biased and ignorant to blame an entire breed just because alittle bad press.

But I think another problem is pit bull owners not realizing the damage these dogs can do if left unchecked. Unlike Rotties, Shepherds and Dobermans, the pit has the capability to hold on and not let go. While the other three have to be trained to do that, otherwise, they give up or get tired and go lay down somewhere. They just don’t have stamina and drive to keep going. And I think we really can’t compare pits to other breeds either. They’re either stronger or they’re not. Now, I can name a few breeds that have much more poetential to serious damage than a pit. But that’s not the point. The point is, when you have a pit bull, you really have to be experienced and know what your doing or you’ll just end up with an aggressive dog or a dog aggressive dog and that’s what’s really causing the problem.

Alot of people who do own pit bulls are the exact ones that shouldn’t own any dog. I feel bad for pit bulls, I really do. I probably wont own one anytime soon but I would like to own one someday. Right now, my focus is own Rotties, Shepherds and Dobes because they’re reputation isnt shot to hell like the pits rep is.

I love pits, but I will wait until there reputation dies down instead of getting one right now. Too much publicity and too much bad rep which isnt deserved. Right now owning a pit, you have to have alot of tough skin..

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 30 May 2008 20:50:33 +0000

Funny how the uneducated white trash pit bull owner stereotype holds up online too.

Letting a two year old child pull the ears of a friendly pit? Not having a pit to look tough, and then proceeding to brag about your “marshal arts” skills? Saying “Pits r the best know dog out there and they r so adoribal” just because your grandma has a puppy?

People you’re not helping your cause. Just sayin…

By: MRDONKEY2U

MRDONKEY2U — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:59:57 +0000

I have several pitbulls, I was against the breed also because of the media crap…until I owned one ,the dog’s are wonderful companions ,loveable and protective of family. In peters comment (the first one) he says people own them to look “bad” or to make them selves look good….some probably do , but not all,I can handle myself,Ive studied various marshal arts in the past 20yrs and have no problem in that forum, I say look at the dog,it’s body structure screams power , but its all in what you want in a dog,I love the sheer muscular look of the dog…if you want a lab…get a lab, a poodle …get one. same as a car……not everyone has the same taste I want a real dog…and thats a pit,I own 10 now and do pitbull only rescue when I can…….they are VERY protective over my kids and as with any dog of good size common sense plays a role when leaving children with them. Its more the fault of parents who leave their children with larger dogs who can do damge, I have never been bitten/attacked by a pit , but have been by a retriever, mixed breed and the taco ball dog…lol

By: lkghg kjgfd

lkghg kjgfd — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:26:26 +0000

I love pit bulls and they are really sweet!!!! Hug a Pit Bull, today! The only bad ones are the ones that are treated badly by their owners! There are no bad dogs only bad owners!!!!