This Woman Rescued A Pit Bull, But No One Told Her About The Possible Consequences…
Pit bulls are one of the most underrated breeds of dogs. They have a reputation of aggressive and dangerous, and therefore in several cities in the United States there are projects to prohibit their reproduction. There are even some places, where you cannot live with a pit bull under one roof with other people!
Fortunately, there are people who do not believe in unfair opinions about this breed and they courageously speak and write about it.
One of such people is Ashley Gulla. The woman describes on her blog her adventures and mishaps with her rescued pit bull gracefully bearing the name Romeo.
It started with the fact that Ashley decided to take home the pit bull that was in a difficult situation. Initially, for a few days.
The girl knew from the beginning that the dog is grateful for her rescue. No one, however told her how her life will be like with a representative of a dangerous breed … so Ashley wrote a letter, which was titled: “What should I be told before I saved my pit bull.”
“They told me that this dog is strong. It weighs about 67 kilo, can be disobedient, but after an intense workout it should be better. I thought to myself: I will cope with that. But after some time I realized that I should be told something else.
This dog is an adventure.
You will experience the most beautiful years of your life with him!
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As an apartment dweller; I know the restrictions are ridiculous. Unfortunately I can’t afford to own a home. It would be better if rental communities would allow dog-owners to voluntarily have their dogs take a temperament test; if the dog passes, they should be allowed to live in the apartment.
Actually, this dog probably already passed a temperament test if she was adopted from a shelter. It was bad when rental communities had weight restrictions (the usual limit would be twenty-five pounds). But now they added breed restrictions, making it impossible for those of us who will only adopt.
Then, there is the cats only policies. Why? I understand about the barking; but cats go pottie inside. If you’ve ever been in the home of a careless cat owner; you know the smell. Both dogs and cats can damage the property, but so can humans. That is why we pay a deposit.
Many of the shelter dogs were given up by their owners because the owners were moving. WTH is wrong with those people?
where do you get your info.there are thousands of dogs of all breeds put to sleep yearly,because of irresponsible owners probably such as yourself that should never own any kind of pet.that would be animal cruelty in your case.
Awesome testimony, I have rescued 2 pit, and I would have more if I could…. Both of mine are so loving and loyal. They are also deaf, but they have learned their commands in sign language. I love them dearly and just wish they weren’t frowned upon. I think everyone should own 2 or 3…
While this dog may be an exception, there are more attacks by pit bulls than any other breed anywhere. There are 3000 pit bulls put to sleep on a daily basis and there is good reason why so many of them are. Saying that raising them up to be vicious is a lie as dogs who have had the best homes, raised like family still often attack and kill their owners. This one looks like the one that attacked my roommate causing serious and permanent damage to her right arm and side when it tore her out of her truck and lunged for her throat. She was able to fend it off but not before it had grabbed her arm tearing it to the tendons and bone. He then grabbed her by the side and shook her like a rag doll. She is no featherweight by any means and it is only because of how strong and tough she is, that she was able to get away from him at all. Her boyfriend hit the dog square in the head with a 15 inch adjustable wrench, breaking the wrench but did not phase the dog in the slightest. If she had been a child, she would have been dead. The owner claimed she was trying to hit the dog with a pipe, a lie, she had come to help a person who lived in the house and was bringing her food. So just because this one is nice, for now, does not mean that it cannot or will not attack someone n the same way as Rex did. That dog was said by the owners to have attacked 11 people in all and had done much worse, only one person so far has stepped forward to say that the dog attacked her too, she only needed 13 stitches, my friend over 30.
you talk like somebody who is misinformed this story is far fetched and not completely told
The dog is NOT an exception but the rule! I once believed the hype and misinformation about these types of dogs and when my son got his dog we found the dog was the BEST family dog our family ever had the pleasure of sharing our lives with. That was almost 30 years ago and we have had 2 more of the same type and continued to be blessed with each of them. There are MILLIONS of these dogs living peacefully in families ALL over North America. So tired of the hype, the discrimination, the profiling and the hate. This is from someone who spent a whole summer on crutches from a dog attack. Just because the dog was black with long hair does not mean every black dog with long hair is going to do same.
Pits are VERY loyal dogs. Therefore, IF their OWNER teaches them aggression, then the dog will be aggressive. When raised by LOVING people in a LOVING home, again, because, the breed is VERY loyal to its OWNER, it’ll be thee most lovable and loyalist dog you will EVER own. I’ve seen little rat dogs be the most aggressive to be honest. I’ve been bit plenty of times by the little rat type dogs. It’s not fair to judge such a wonderful, beautiful breed, it’s not. If you did a little research, you would see it was MAN who uses the pit bull breed to fight for sport. And if you continued to do even more research, you would see BECAUSE the pit bull breed WAS LOYAL AND GOOD WITH KIDS, the pits were uses as Nanny’s back then. So, again, it IS the owners and WHAT TYPE of home they come from that makes the name of the dog. My Blue Nose Pit bull is THEE best dog I’ve EVER owned! Why? Because, we love the hell out of her and treat her like family, because, THATS WHAT SHE IS. FAMILY! My pit LOVES my kids too. I cant stand these types of comments from close minded idiot people… I can’t.. I gave you a little history lesson.. Do with it what you will. Good day!
Romana, There’s many reasons why dogs attack but very rare considering how often people attack every second of every day, yet they don’t get bad reputations, and they often walk free from hurting animals and yet they don’t get put down, why ? because most of us are a irrational race without empathy only towards treating animals with cruelty and eat them for their their own means and that is what I call cruel and sad 🙁
This story sounds completely one-sided to me. I have owned many pit bulls who became part of my family, and never attacked anyone. I have seen dogs from EVERY BREED attack people without provocation. One breed should not be treated unfairly while other breeds are forgiven simply because they are smaller. I have seen a Chihuahua take a man’s finger off. Just sayin.
According to Cesar Millan, a person is more likely to be bitten by a chihuahua. Pit bulls as you call them are put to sleep because of BSL and bad press, not all those 3,000 dogs have bitten people. You have to remember, it’s the people not the dog that cause the problems.
Ramona, Ramona, Ramona…In ww2 the germans chose the most visciuos dogs to control concentration camps. Show me a picture of a pitbull from those days. German shepherds were used to patrol the fences, but Rottweilers were the ones set upon the crowds. ANY dog can be trained by a stupid owner to be mean. It is NOT in a pitbull’s nature to be an attack animal. They are the MOST faithful, LOVING, and obedient dog I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Go ahead and use statistics from today if you wish. However, please check stats from other years. Try Doberman Pinschers in the 70’s. Were they hunted down and persecuted? NO. Even though they were the most accredited dogs for attacking humans then.
Guess why? Stupid people didn’t have access to mediums like this at the time. LOTS of stupid people in the USA wrote moronic letters to newspapers who actually had editors smart enough to NOT print them.
That is the biggest difference between that time and this time. FAR too many stupid people have the ability to talk to WAY too many other stupid people without a watchdog.
Grab a lemon and bite it. When your mouth unpuckers….THEN shoot off your nonsense again and see if it doesn’t taste as bitter as that lemon.
You are American I am guessing.
The dog in the picture LOOKS like the same dog that attacked your friend? Why not say that the dog had the name Ramona? Because then we could remove everyone who has the same name? Ramonas are DANGEROUS!
Doesn’t matter who Ramonas parents are, they are ALL dangerous!
Take away all the frigging guns from the shitheads, legalize minor drugs so that they can be taxed and controlled?
HELL NO!
But for sure kill every pitbull AND every Ramona and the country will be a safer place.
If you want to write a story make it true! No one hit any animal smaller than a cow with a 15 inch wrench and broke it.
Some of the story might have truth but because of the BS about the wrench I will treat the whole story as rubbish.
That sounds extremely exaggerated, how can you break a wrench on something without it damaging what you hit it with especially if it’s a living thing. Making up stories just makes you look stupid and ignorant. If you don’t like a certain breed of dog that’s fine don’t get one, but don’t spew lies to scare people away from adopting loving dogs who deserve a home.
Not true I have 5 pitbulls had them since 09 its the owners that makes them mean every kid in my neighborhood plays with them and walk them they never tried to bite any body
First off I call bs, secondly quit using cheap wrenches.
rite on.i never had a animal that was mean unless you tried to hurt me.
I’ve owned Pits for years and every one of them has been nothing but loyal and loving. I truly believe it’s all in the environment they are brought to live in. If I lost the one I have now, I would most definitely get another once the mourning period had passed. This was truly a beautiful story. Thanks so much to the author for sharing with us.
We also love pits and would rescue a pit one but we are frequent campers and many campgrounds will not allow them. Yet another place they are discriminated against.
I personally have three pibbles. (Pit bulls) and I have had others..all unique. And all very gentil and loving. I am also a vet tech. That being said, I trust pitbulls over German Shepard’s any day! I love all animals. But pitbulls are not as aggressive as the media makes them out to be. The problem is with who owns them. This does not pertain to everyone. But a majority of (bad people) tend to own this breed. As if it’s a novelty item. Responsible pet parents hoan in on personality quirks. Training is a must! And the pet parent must be responsible with socialization. Vet visits. Ect. Unfortunately there are a ton or irresponsible folks who get one. Not realizing how fast they grow. And how strong willed this breed can be. English Bulldogs are just as stubborn. Huskys tend to have an aggressive side as well. Most dogs will protect their territory and family (pack members) they require exercise, they have a ton of energy! This breed is not for everyone! However, I love them! I will never stop advocating for them. But I truly believe “bad people” make “bad dogs” just like children become what they become so to bad parenting. Yes some may have issues. Any breed and any dog can have. I have worked with Shepard’s that could crush a human femour with one bite! Sorry for any misspelling. Any way, I have also been chased down a street by an aggressive lab. And I have a friend with an Australian sheep dog who is “dog aggressive” like I said. Any breed can attack. But to single out one breed is a form of prejudism. Much like saying “all Hispanics” are hoodlums. Which we all know is false! But my point is, Breed Specific Legislation is Bologna! We need to educate and inform. Raise our children o be empathetic, compassionate, knowledgable. I personally have had kids in my neighborhood taunt my dogs through the fence. You better believe I gave them a lesson on respect. And what can happen if a dog is threatened. Taunted. Provoked, and can hop a fence. It’s best to stop being a threat and you then will not be under any threat. We need to Stop hating and killing every pit bull! 90% are good and if given the chance, will prove you surprisingly wrong! And actually more dog bites happen from smaller breed dogs bar non. However, damage is significantly different. Any who, pibbles are great dogs and I think anyone who advocates them is an awesome person! Their lives will be fruitful because this breed is an awesome breed. Best jogging partner, hiking buddy, ocean loving, car co-pilot, ball chasing, food eating, farting couch potatoes you’ll ever have been graced to love. ?
You are so right. Animals are like children, they take on the traits of their owners. If loved and taught kindness they like children will also love and show kindness. Thank you for your comments. I have 5 dogs all are of different breeds. I have a Chow Retriever mix, a terrier mix that looks to have a small amount of shepherd in her (markings but short hair), a Schnauzer, Shi-Tzu, and a Maltese. 3 are male and 2 are female. They all get along nicely with a few outbursts from time to time. All of them know who is Top Dog and are very respectful, loving, and playful.
Have had 3 now, they are extremely loving, loyal, and perhaps a little to protective. They can be trained easily due to their intellegence, and I’m and advocate of neutering, unless you’re going to breed well and be strict on who is going to have the puppies. One of my main things is though, protecting our dogs against people that like to overstep their boundaries with our dogs. The are asked just to leave the dog alone, and if there are little children running around, I supervise a pat and hello, then put him away, just to make sure there are no mishaps. That’s how I handle my love of my dog anyway.
The situation with American Bull Terriers is awful. I refuse to call them pit bulls because it just reminds people that they were forced to fight. Everything he should be fighting BSL. There is a dreadful situation in Florida, a child has had her therapy dog taken off her because she is an American Bull Terrier. BSL is the result of absolute ignorance. It’s very sad that those in government are so uneducated.
I know I’m off topic but reading these comments makes me disgusted at the clack of writing and spelling skills these people exhibit. Didn’t you ever go to school ?? Or did you just sit at the back of the class and play up ? Your teachers should also be ashamed of themselves.
I know just what you mean Now people can’t even spell simple words. By the way whats a clack?
Tony, you could use a refresher yourself in composing a sentence. “Didn’t you ever go to school ?? Or did you just sit at the back of the class and play up?” should read “Did you ever go to school or did you just sit at the back of the class and play up?”
Not to be hyper-critical— just saying.
In 2014 Pit Bulls made up 6% of family pet dogs but made up 64% of human deaths by dog. It cannot be denied that physically they are at the top of the dog food-chain. I just hope a child or an adult is not maimed or killed when a “gentle” family pet snaps, which is often the case. There are many other breeds that make wonderful pets.
You are an idiot. Who told you they were at the top of the dog food chain. Morons like you would kill everything but yourself because you are ignorant.
I agree with and feel the same as your statement on the “gentle” family pet snapping on someone, especially a child, but from my personal experiences, I’ve personally been bit by most other breeds, big and small, and not a single one was a Pitbull or Pt mix! However, my husband (Jim Hiscott) was bit a few times by his very own pitbulls, one he hand raised from 8 weeks of age, but only during breaking up a fight between males. He chose to be the one that got hurt rather than let the dogs hurt (or kill) one another! ALL breeds, even the small ones (such as Terriers, Chi’s, and Beagles) can do some violent damage to a person, especially in the case of small children! It’s been proven to myself in trial and error, being a K9 parent of 2 pitbulls (shelter rescues), 1 mastiff/pit mix, and a whippet mix, and also fostering many, many other dogs of all breeds and sizes, that they all can “snap” on anyone at any given time IF provoked! It just depends on the dog. Unfortunately, sometimes even when one hand raises a dog (despite breed, gender, and size) that dog can just be a “bad seed”, but just because some are born that way, doesn’t mean it’s right to label the entire breed (no matter what breed is being down graded) aggressive, no good, and doomed just because one was bad of that breed! Just saying from my own personal experiences tho!!
any living creature will turn on you if treated wrong even humans dont believe me look at the state america is in rite now this whole country is on the edge of another civil war because of how the president is treating us so maybe instead of blaming the species you need to blame those causing the problem
I own 2 pit bulls of my own. Pit bulls are the most sweetie dogs ever. I am a vet tech also. I work at a vet and every time a put bull come in they be the best there, now German shepherds or huskies nope I’m good. Those are a lot more mean. But like someone above said before all dogs can be aggressive based on how you treat them and how you train them. you just have to work with them. Singling out one breed is really lame and judgmental. Pit bulls rule I love them and always will.
First off if they stop calling them Pitbulls and call them by the proper breed, it may help. What she has is called a Staffordshire Terrier which were used as nanny dogs in England to protect infants and children. They are the least aggressive of the Bull terrier family. Pitbull is not a breed at all. I rescued one thrown from a moving vehicle. He is the silliest and most loving dog I have ever owned. He loves attention and attaches to anyone that comes in that door for love. Any breed of dogs could be taught to be aggressive and attack. It has never been the dog, it has been the owners. The ones that usually attack are either left outside with no attention or people interaction, or their owners are just bought them to look tough. Before they assume anything, they really should try raising them and see the difference they make. Nothing like the horror stories you hear. I know of one saving a small dog. His neighbor was walking her small dog and a coyote grabbed it by the neck and ran off. That bull terrier burst out of the screen door and ran that coyote down and came back with the small dog in his mouth. Unharmed! He loved his neighbors little dog.
Ahhhh, that’s so touching. I bet the small dog was forever grateful.
The greatest danger I faced with my 100#+ female pit – the runt of the litter, btw – was being crushed when she wanted to sit in my lap – which was every time she saw me seated… she was very intelligent and observant. She didn’t shed, which helped with my allergies. She protected “her” cats, and ran off the strays. All told, one of the top three dogs I’ve ever owned.
Pass on this one..more propaganda from the Pit Bull Advocacy
ALL BREEDS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND GENTLE IT IS HUMAN BEINGS WHO MAKE THEM AGGRESSIVE DOGS BY NATURE ARE NOT AGGRESSIVE ANY ONE THAT TELL YOU OTHERWISE HAS HATRED BUILT WITHIN THEM AND HAS NO IDEA TO LOVE THEMSELVES OR ANIMALS, I HAVE RESCUED STRAY CATS AND DOGS AND THEY ARE THE MOST AMAZING CREATURES, THEY ARE LOVABLE AND GENTLE, LIKE ANY HUMAN BEING ANIMALS ARE THE SAME IF YOU TREAT THEM WITH CARE AND LOVE AND NURTURE THEM THEY WILL BE FOREVER LOVING AND GRATEFUL AND THEY ARE TRUE, HUMANS ON THE OTHER HAND ARE LIKELY TO KILL YOU IN ANY CASE SAD BUT TRUE THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL ON THE PLANET ARE HUMANS, ANY ONE THAT IS PREJUDICED AGAINST ANY DOG OR CAT OR ANIMAL THAT IS STRAY IS NOT A TRUE HUMAN HE ONLY LOOKS LIKE ONE, ALL ANIMALS ESPECIALLY STRAYS AND ONES THAT ARE SUPPOSEDLY DANGEROUS ARE GODS CREATURES I POSE ONE QUESTION IF YOU MISTREAT AN ANIMAL OF COURSE IT WILL REACT TO DEFEND IT SELF SOME SELF RIGHTIOUS STUPID IDIOTIC HUMANS THINK THEY HAD A GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO KILL AND DESTROY SAD BUT TRUE.
FACT ALL ANIMALS ARE GODS ANGELS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no need to shout… it’s hard to read all caps. like your sentiments… please drop the ‘all caps…’
The all caps mean shouting is BS. An awful lot of people need to use caps because of their vision. Being judgmental about caps is just like being judgemental about anything else.
I never believed that pit bulls are vicious. I remember as a child I was afraid of dogs. I liked cats and other small animals. My aunt had a small breed dog and it nipped me at my ankles. I was afraid of all dogs for a few years. I then learned that people are just as bad. I learned not to be afraid and taught myself to give people and animals another chance. I learned that animals just like people need to be treated kindly to be nice. It’s the environment as well as how we are treated that make up what we are. Animals of all kinds, even wild animals can sense fear and will act defensively.
My 4 Grandsons All Have Pits N 2 Of Them Have Little Kids N The Pits R Bigger Baby Then The Kids All Together There In The Family We Have 11 Pits N Not One Of Them Would Hurt Anyone I Have A Great Dane N My Oldest Grandboys Pit N My Great Dane R Best Friends
I was lucky enough to be adopted by a stray Pit Bull. He is the most amazing, gentle, loving creature I have ever met. I have also adopted him legally. He is just the most wonderful companion.
My Rednose Pit, Chronic, is 15 this year…one of the best dogs ever! She is in HER chair snoozing (snoring) away right now.
You people who are ignorant about the breed are talking out of your ass.I witnessed pit bull breeders in the 70’s selectively breed these dogs to kill.Only the most viscious were allowed to live and breed.I’ve seen them muzzled to keep them from killing each other so they could be bred.They were bred to kill their opponent in the dog fighting pit.Puppies that did not show”gameness”were used as bait,killed by their own siblings.THEY WERE NEITHER PROMOTED AS,NOR INTENDED TO BE A PET!!!!! Wake up fools!You are the only ones who misunderstand the breed.What do you think the “PIT” in pit bull is a reference to?
You have obviously no idea of who Tia Torres is or the scores of pit-bull she has rescued, her show on TLC called “Pit-bull and Parolees,” and her incredible success in rescuing and re-homing pit-bulls. This s not the 1970s. It’s 2016. A lot has happened in 46 years.
DEE 6 years, in TEXAS , there was an 8 year old boy – walking home from school – minding his own business. As he walked by yard , with a fence ,mind you – three pittbulls broke out and attacked the child. H e was mauled to death by the dogs. 4 years ago, A man in the bay area was arrested f and charged with second degree murder – due to the fact his PITTBULL attacked and killed his grandson. He had seen the dog start acting agressively and put it in the garage – instead of having it put down. H e let his 5 yearld grandson play with the dog anways- depite the danger.
Soplease tell me how safe are these dogs again
They may not have been intended to be a pet, but listen. My dad knew some friends who had two pits who had babys, so we adopted one and brought it home. He was such a sweet little baby and everyone loves him very much.
And that’s was five years ago and now he’s huge and weighs a lot but still is a very sweet dog. We aren’t being arrogant. We know what they were originally intended for. But does it look like we give a rat’s ass? An animal will act in a certain manner, depending on how said animal was raised. What your doing is hating an entire bread of animals due to that fact that some are used in dog fighting. Its annoying. And by the way, we arent in the 70’s anymore.
You lost your credibility in the your first sentence – pitbull is not a breed. It is a generic term used for dogs which are between 30 and 60 pound that has short hair, square head and muscular build. That can include mixes and as many as 7 or 8 other breeds. Yes, many were used for fighting (dog aggression has nothing to do with being human aggressive ) and many were breed as family dogs, as well as hunting dogs. They can have a prey drive, but so does my cat – it often kills mice and insects, but nobody is complaining about my cat aggressive behavior, but from a animal behavior stand point, my cat killing and bird is the same behavior as dog going after a cat. Now that does not mean a dog killing a cat who is someones pet is OK, there needs to be some personal responsibility for your pets behavior.
All that being said, I don’t think we need more “Pitbull” type dogs. We need less and we need less that are used for negative function, hell, we need less pets period. But if these dogs were as dangerous and the anti “Pitbull” people think they are there would be 100’s if not 1000’s more attacks each year. These dogs are constantly put in a position to fail but usually don’t. Look at any scientific journal on dog bite statistics and most, if not all, come to conclusion that breed has little to do with aggression…by the way Dogbite.org is not a scientific journal.
Fortunately only a complete simpleton would or could follow the rather incomprehensible line of crap you put out for others to read.If a Pit-Bull bitch has a litter whose owners did not fit the very narrow parameters from which “PIT”bulls of the type you so simplistically managed to describe came,then it would follow that the aforementioned pups of the “PIT”bull would not be prone to unprovoked vicious attacks……..are you keeping up??
Dana, although you’re 100% correct, you’ll never persuade the kind of simpletons who want these mongrels in their lives.
Dana you are proof positive that some humans are becoming increasing stupid as the years pass. go meet a few pits.
Sounds like the words of someone that was an active participant in the “sport”. No wonder you have that mislead perception. Pitbulls (American Staffordshire Bull Terrier) did not arrive in this country in the 1970’s.
One thing I did not understand – and I feel, others do not understand – is how excessively loyal and protective Pibbles are. A neighbor had a beautiful Pit. She and I were standing, talking. She said something, I laughed, she laughed. I reached out to touch her arm, and the pup nearly attacked me – he thought I was attacking her. Had she not been able to control the dog, I would have been attacked/bitten. It’s best to ignore a passing dog – do not speak to it directly, or look it in the eyes. Let it assess you. And, for God’s sake, don’t touch the owner. I saw her kids use the dog as a pillow, so I know they aren’t viscious. They have to be trained to be that way.
Even though both my sister & niece have always had multiple dogs, i had never been “into” dogs. Until when I was 57, my sister got an 80# pit bull, who completely stole my heart. He works so hard to please everyone, & is a complete lap dog who is such a baby. What a revelation!
I think it’s wonderful that people ignore the stereotypes and give these beautiful animals a chance at a good life. I had to put my dog down two weeks ago, but when I am ready, I would definitely consider a pit bull! From what I can tell of my friend’s pit bull, he is more of a pit baby! He is precious and makes the best faces! Good for all of you!
People are all entitled to their opinion on the matter of Pit Bulls. Some will love them, some will hate them, some will own them for the wrong reasons, but everyone can feel and say what they will. Personally, I don’t have issues with Pit Bulls and like so many people, there are good Pit’s and bad Pit’s. But, these come from good and bad people. It’s the human that makes the dog, not the other way around. And the poor reputation of these dogs come from the “Dog Fighting” people and their dogs. Put that aside any dog can potentially turn on you, it’s how you raise them and where they came from. I don’t like that there is so much anger about these dogs, but all we can do is educate people and share more stories of good, loving Pit Bulls. No matter what we say or do, everyone will have a say, be it negative or positive for the breed. I on the other hand, own a half Pit and she’s the most gentle and loving dog ever. And, she was a rescue.
Some of these precious animals have been exploited and abused by bad people. Our communities need to educated to spot and turn in animal abusers to protect these breeds. Anyone can look into their eyes and see what big hearts they have. The worries I have are connected to not knowing the training and history of a rescue. I.E. Perhaps I have the confidence and patience to work with my dog but something triggers behaviors I’m not aware of when we’re out in the world or he’s gotten loose or off the lead? How can someone get past these fears? Any advice to adopting a dog with an unknown background?
I have a rescued Pitty. I adopted her out of a shelter in California, she was transported up to me in Washington State. I had never had a Pitty before, but I had had Rotties, Shepherds, Boxers, Jack Russells. What a person has to do is really observe the dog. Take them on a leash and deal with each habit or confrontation as it comes along. Be patient, kind and firm. It is time, repetition and kindness to overcome any bad problems they may have had before. She was at first a little uncontrollable. But I worked with her on a leash,, tugging at it when I wanted her to react properly, rewarding her with pets and love and talking. She is friendly with other dogs but still afraid of men. I just let her make her own decision, I am there to counteract any negatives. Let them know they are loved, wanted and know what you want them to do.
I agree with Terri. They are very loving, faithful dogs if raised properly, as any dog. Any provoked animal will become mean and lash out, unlike like people.
I never had a good or bad opinion of pits until my neighbor moved in with one, and oh my gawd! I fell in love with his pit! he was such a gentle giant! he waited for me every morning by his side door as I left for work and walked me to my car, and when I returned home, there he was, waiting for me so I can go sit with him on his porch and spend some time scratching his head as I chatted a while with my neighbor. I sure miss him, he had to be put down because he was ill. Pits are gentle giants that are misunderstood by most people.
I have met some beautiful Pitbulls working with the R.S.P.C.A. and they are amongst the most loving, loyal pets you could wish for. All animals if looked after properly become loyal and loving with their owners, it’s a damn shame these beautiful dogs are given such a bad reputation by those stupid people who don’t know how to look after them.
My father told me a long time ago . There are only two ways to get a bad dog, Breed it or make it bad . Always look at the owner first not he dog. You will find that any animal has a kind heart but a person can destroy it.
I have really liked every Pittie that I have gotten to know. One named Thor was my dog’s best bud. Another small one, named Hank, was an absolute hoot…..but others have been so much fun and Pitties literally smile when they are happy. They are so loyal. Just love ’em.
I have a pit and my son has 4. He has the Mom and Dad of mine and all 5 of these dogs are absolutely wonderful pets. Never has there been a problem and never will there be. All 5 are sooooo sweet and very loyal. You will not believe this but he has a bunny and it has grown up with the dogs. They all eat and drink out of the same bowl. The bunny lays like a dog on its side when it sleeps. It is really unbelievable.
I have a 100-pound PitBull dog who is an Angel. He never hurt any dogs, cats, and birds. He saved me from rattlesnakes many times. We live on a ranch. He protects our 5 Chinese Crested puppies, ages: 1 1/2 years old to 7 weeks old. He never bite nor hurt any animal who wanted to share his good. PitBull dogs are really our Angels.
Any breed of dog can be dangerous. Banning pit bulls is absolute nonsense. I own Chihuahuas and I adore all dogs. I am absolutely disgusted that pit bulls have been singled out as being dangerous. Theirs no dangerous dogs its bad owners. I picked up a stray dog a couple of years back and it was a pit bull. He was the loveliest gentle dog you could ever meet. His name was Kartman. I phoned the Council to find out who he belonged to but because he was a pit bull they had to pick him up. They phoned me a couple of hours later to say his owner had claimed him. This Specific Breeds Legislation must end. It saddens me that innocent pit bulls who have done no wrong have been snatched from their owners and euthanized. When will the stupid ignorant authorities who have banned pit bulls wake up to themselves. They know absolute jack shit about dogs.
I have met several Pit bulls in my life ALL of them were amazing silly goofy dogs .. Running at me “smiling ” and tails ready to break off they wagged so hard ., Incredible breed for sure ! Dont believe all of the bad hype .THEY ARE AMAZING DOGS
I know a pit bull named Jagger. He gets along with my little bichon, Ivy. He plays with an orange ball, but doesn’t like to let it go so I can throw it again, however he does let me pry his mouth open with my hand and get it out. If I throw it out in the lake he swims out to get it. If he’s tired he climbs up on the couch and puts his head in my lap. Good dog!
My experience with dogs. They all can be aggressive in their own right one strongly believes that the onus is on the owner. Being bitten by a mouse not the same Rat. Similar animal but in a different context I also believe if the animal respected should not be too much of problem.
I love the dogs – ALL OF THEM. I agree – most animals that cause issues have been badly treated or provoked. Just use “common sense” with dogs. My experience is they often bring far more joy than humans. And this comment comes from someone who used to be terrified of German Shepherds because of what I had been told about them.
After having two – they turned out to be the best dogs ever……………………. DOGS RULE.
Pit bulls might be cuddly to their owners that’s not the issue. They have the capability to rip strangers to pieces. They do have an above average sense of aggression and they are bred to kill. Its the poor unassuming stranger them being old or young alike that can fall foul of the pit bull. When someone is attacked and killed they don’t look to the rest of society to be lovely cuddly pets. Lets hope its not an owners child or member of their family visiting who gets attacked. Once the cuddly myth has gone then the sensibilities start to kick in.
Over the years people were scared of German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, even Great Danes….and now Pit Bulls. So much is in the training of these dogs. Granted there are some breeders who breed for aggression, but those are not reputable breeders. And probably have another illegal purpose in mind for those dogs they breed, rather than as a family pet.
So here’s to all the loveable sucks that most Pitties are.
There is no such thing as a bad dog.. There are just shitty owners.. The Pit breed is one of the beat indoor pets that you can have your family.. The breed is excellent to own and are a family dogs. I have been doing animal rescue for over 45 years now and have seen it all.. (Not really.. I see new animal abuse that I had nerve seen. My wife took a Great Dane out of Animal Control at 53 pounds.. He got up to 187,,, There is no doubt that there a Pits that are not good with kids (neither am I ), cats and other dogs.. But that was taught to them… THEY ARE NOT Naturally aggressive.. Only one breed holds that title and that is the Chow Chow .. and with proper training at the puppy stage that can be overcome. The sad thing is that the system does nothing to people that abuse pets.. For that matter, they do not punish criminals or illegals. Do not make negative comments about a breed that has gotten it’s reputation from he people that own them..