- Jun 23, 2010
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There are two sides to this and opinions are valid on both. However we have to understand this is a site for owners to get advice and share stories of a family pet. Agility to most all of us, contains hurdles, hoops and slides, not attacking a human at the end. No one here wants to bring negativity to the breed, however it is unfortunate that any type of "attack" or "fighting" (even for personal protection) will bring that negativity to the breed. I don't believe any dog is a "bad" dog to have, I truly believe it is the owner, But try to convince that to the Insurance Companies, The media or general population. It is true homeowners will not insure you with a Shepard or Pit breed, ask my son who has a Shepard and can't find a place to rent.
Here is a prime example. My boss was jogging down his neighborhood and there was a pit bull on a leash with the owner holding the leash. As my boss ran by him (on the sidewalk) the owner allowed his pit to jump up and attack my boss, ripping his shorts and teeth marks on his leg. The owner never pulled him back, said I am sorry etc... Well when he got home, my bosses wife posted on Facebook that "Jeff got attacked while jogging by a bulldog" I knew what she meant because just how many of our dogs would do that? Well the next day she came into the office and started on me about Bulldogs. I was like "Michelle, was it really an English Bulldog? " she said YES. I then asked my boss in front of her and he said "no Michelle it was a pitbull" So you see just someone saying "bulldog" puts all Bully breeds in the same category and causes things like this to happen. So yes, I am for protecting the breeds reputation as long as society is ignorant about individual breeds and owners.
I personally don't live in a neighborhood that would have the need to make my dogs such a viscous attack dog. And no I am not saying it is impossible for me to never be vulnerable, however with 3 dogs that bark at the cat (our cat) when she comes to the door, I am sure that is deterrent enough.
This thread and others will be watched closely. I feel at this point all views have been made and we can each individually reach an opinion. So lets please finish this conversation and move on.
Here is a prime example. My boss was jogging down his neighborhood and there was a pit bull on a leash with the owner holding the leash. As my boss ran by him (on the sidewalk) the owner allowed his pit to jump up and attack my boss, ripping his shorts and teeth marks on his leg. The owner never pulled him back, said I am sorry etc... Well when he got home, my bosses wife posted on Facebook that "Jeff got attacked while jogging by a bulldog" I knew what she meant because just how many of our dogs would do that? Well the next day she came into the office and started on me about Bulldogs. I was like "Michelle, was it really an English Bulldog? " she said YES. I then asked my boss in front of her and he said "no Michelle it was a pitbull" So you see just someone saying "bulldog" puts all Bully breeds in the same category and causes things like this to happen. So yes, I am for protecting the breeds reputation as long as society is ignorant about individual breeds and owners.
I personally don't live in a neighborhood that would have the need to make my dogs such a viscous attack dog. And no I am not saying it is impossible for me to never be vulnerable, however with 3 dogs that bark at the cat (our cat) when she comes to the door, I am sure that is deterrent enough.
This thread and others will be watched closely. I feel at this point all views have been made and we can each individually reach an opinion. So lets please finish this conversation and move on.