Informative Essay: The Effects People Have On Animals

Pit Bulls are known worldwide for being inherently dangerous and extremely vicious, but according to the American Temperament Test Society, Inc. 86.8% of American Pit Bull Terriers have passed their temperament tests better than Collies, Golden Retrievers, and Beagles. Many people don’t know that the term “bully breed” refers to more than forty breeds that hail from the same root breed. The history of the Pit Bull goes back to about the nineteenth century, during that time they were used to protect livestock, families, and even children as nannies (the Canine Journal). Today Pit Bulls are used as therapy dogs, police dogs, and of course a simple companion. Many myths about pit bulls circulate, which scares society into believing that they are dangerous to us and our families the question of banning Pit Bulls has been hotly discussed around the world, but banning Pit Bulls will not stop illegal breeding, fighting and distribution of Pit Bulls, other dogs from biting, and the problem will grow. The question of whether or not Pit Bulls should be banned is a hot topic in recent society, but the real question is should Pit Bulls be punished for the actions of their owners, or should laws be enforced at a higher degree.

Most shelters and veterinarians can speak to the fact that dogs are greatly affected by previous and current owners. Dogs that have been neglected while they were puppies can negatively affect how they view people. Anxiety medication has become available to dogs and so has forms of therapy for dog’s social behaviors. The people who own “Pit Bull” breeds are more often than not those affiliated with illegal activity and violence. Veterinarian, Roger L. Welton, makes this statement “Pitt Bulls become a danger to society when they are purposely tormented and brutalized into being violent animals by sociopathic individuals who view the dogs as a means to elevate their status by having vicious dogs protect their property, or to make them money by cruelly fighting these animals with one another. It is the despicable human element that creates monsters where there were once innocent animals with the potential to make loving pets...Rather than blame the dogs for their irresponsible, often cruel treatment, we need to hold the people who mistreat them accountable for the consequences. Search and prosecution of these people needs to be more aggressive. Penalties need to be more severe, and the media needs to care more.”(Welton, "Web DVM") People that treat “Pit Bulls” violently lead to the dangerous behavior these dogs are known for. Most

In the United States, the term "pit bull" has been applied to breeds such as American and English bulldogs, Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers and American Pit Bull terriers, as well as mixes of these and other breeds (Cohen, J., & Richardson, 2002). These animals are unfairly judged because what people put out on the media for most people to watch. The media brainwashes many people to think pit bulls are ferocious, uncontrollable, pit fighting animals and they started banning them in some states with the numbers growing. People should not judge a book by its cover. Pitbull’s have good qualities; some people may disagree or agree. Now is the time to agree because of what these dogs provide for the community. Let’s focus on the good qualities of a Pitbull has to offer that is not broadcasted to the media. Banning pit bulls will not stop the vicious attacks of dog biting.

206). Further research shows that Pit Bulls aren’t the most dangerous breed of dog. They are ranked higher for their tolerance than they are for their aggression (Baldwin, S. 2016). No matter what real facts and statistics say, Pit Bulls are still being discriminated against and banned all around the world. As the years, have gone on, it has been harder and harder to own a Pit Bull. Many neighborhood or apartment complexes won’t allow you to live in their facilities if you own a Pit Bull or anything that remotely looks like a Pit Bull. If that isn’t enough, most insurance agencies won’t cover you, your family or your home if you own a Pit Bull (ReidHead, J, L 2017). Because of all these regulations and limitation when owning a Pt Bull, owners and Pit Bull advocates are working harder to push their point that it’s the owner that makes the dog. With proper training and responsible owners Pit Bulls are not a threat or a danger to society. Pit Bulls are no more dangerous than any dog breed with they are trained and raised responsibly. In this paper, I be explaining how irresponsible Pit Bull owners are the cause of Pit Bulls aggression towards people and other animals by explaining the history of the breed, Pit Bulls involvement in dog fighting, gang violence and true statistics surrounding the breed. To solve this problem, I recommend that all future and

Pit bulls are the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. When people hear the word pit bull they automatically think of dogs fighting and attacking. When people say "pit bull" they're usually referring to a range of breeds and, often, a mixed-breed dog. (Lawrence, C Louisville Magazine Feb 2007) People think they are a very dangerous breed of dog. Because of this, some areas do not allow pit bulls and breeds like them. Pit bulls are the leading culprit of dog bites in America, but on the other hand, they are the gentlest dogs people will ever meet. The National Canine Temperament Testing Association

When you see a Pit Bull, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? More times than not, it’s fear. But what comes to my mind is that this is my favorite kind of dog, and that it is very misunderstood and stereotyped by most people thanks to all the negative media. That’s why I’m writing about the truths regarding the American Pit Bull Terrier. They are always talked about as being very aggressive and vicious breed, but in fact they are a gentle companion. I would like to convince the people of Farmers Branch, Texas, that Pit Bull’s deserve to be considered as family pets.

When I say I have a pit bull does that frighten you? For most people, it does, even though it shouldn’t. I feel the dog restrictions in Shullsburg are limiting the lifestyles for both specific dog breeds as well as their owners. Did you know that in a way pit bulls are not even a breed? There are seven different dog breeds that are classified as pits. My puppy, a terrier, lab, retriever, and pit bull mix, is both loving and affectionate, but because she is part pit bull many already have a bad image plastered in their heads without even meeting her. When uneducated people say bad things about pit bulls, it devastates me. My personal opinion to this topic may be different than yours; however, I’m just asking you to have an open-mind and take into consideration what I am saying. Maybe at the end, you will start to feel why I am so heartbroken by what people have said about this specific breed. When people stereotype a pit bull as “vicious” they are limiting the capabilities as well as opportunities for this breed. My dog has to be muzzled, on a four-foot leash and walked by someone 16 years of age or older. At the

The controversy over the American Pit Bull Terrier is an ongoing battle that a lot of people continue to fight today. The most common thing associated with Pit Bulls is dog fighting. Probably one of the most common myth about Pit Bulls would be that they originally bred for dog fighting. There’s an odd fact most people tend to not realize about Pit Bulls that were nannies and and helped Americans in the great wars, but people still look at this animals like they are the spawn of the devil. The reputation that society gives these heroic dogs is sad because who knows if the Allies would have won if they didn’t have Pit Bulls helping the fight both the great

Aggressive and/or vicious dogs are beginning to be a serious problem in the United States. With the rise in dog fights Pit Bull Terriers are viewed in a negative light. When the wrong owner gets a Pit Bull and withholds food and teaches the dog to fight it makes a very dangerous dog. Pit bulls are known for their bite strength and fearless personalities. Due to all the negative media, abusive and neglectful pit bull owners; the pit bull terriers are thought of as vicious and unsafe dogs to be around. Pit bull terriers are discriminated against due to a misconception of the breed itself.

I’m going to start off with a question: how many of you guys have a dog? Well imagine if one day a dog, the same breed as your dog, attacked and killed a person, and now that breed is banned in your state or city. Well that is what is happening in the U.S and Canada at the moment. There is a legislation called Breed-Specific Legislation, or BSL, that on the federal, state, or municipal level can outright ban or restrict specific named breeds of dog, and currently, this legislation is targeted towards pit bulls. The reason you guys should care is because, every year in the U.S alone, 3.9 million dogs are euthanized, of those 3.9 million, 1 million are pit bulls, that’s roughly 2,800 pit bulls put down per day. If some of you own a pit bull or

In many animal shelters in North America, any dog with a pit bull resemblance is automatically labelled as “unadoptable” with no fair evaluation. The death sentence is often the result. It’s no secret that pit bulls have developed a bad rep over the last few years, being conceived as untamable monsters that will tear any child to pieces if given the chance. However, pit bulls, like any other dog breed, have the potential to be gentle, loving family pets, but are unfairly discriminated against due to these negative stereotypes and distorted views. Also like any other dog breed, positive and knowledgeable ownership gives way to a well-behaved, happy pet.

The history of the pitbull is in no way important to how they should be treated today. “Pitbulls are an extraordinary breed of dogs, but unfortunately a lot of people really do not like them.” People need to realize that pitbulls shouldn’t have a bad reputation for something they were trained and rewarded for. People should understand that pitbulls were taught to fight with not just pitbulls themselves but other animals. “Their history should be embraced, understood, and once we have a full understanding, we can control the future.”

The American Pit Bull Terrier, also know as the bit bull has become a well know breed in the dog world. The breed was originated in the 19th century for the sport of bull and bear baiting. these sport became illegal in 1835. Dog fighting then took its place and is still an illegal activity people promote their dog to participate in today. The breed is often misunderstood, the qualities these dogs have that make them obedient and loyal are the same qualities dog fighters are searching for in their dogs. The results is that the pit bull has gained a reputation for being dangerous. although the pit bull has a bad reputation, they make great companions and family pets. We must put an end to the dog fighting rings and save the breed from the bad

Have you ever heard about a TV show called Pit Bulls and Parolees on Animal Planet? The show is about a woman named Tia Torres and her family that have come together to advocate for pit bulls. Tia Torres is the owner of the Villalobos ranch where she rescues pit bulls and parolees and re-educates both to be better for society. Some people believe that the dogs and the people are un-trainable and not worth the time to re-educate them. Ms. Torres is using the media to help the dogs and parolees so that people get a better idea of what it takes to re-train a dog and to help parolees to try and get a better chance of retuning to a better life. There are still people that have the misconception that the dogs are bad because of their breed and

Yet around the world and here at home, we do. We do reject something that we know nothing about because we are scared. We are too busy thinking about what evil it could do that we forget to stop and think about what evil we are doing. We need to lock up the real beasts, the ones on the other end of the leash. The owner is the one that raised those dogs to attack, to fight, to bite and hold on. Well, pit bulls do bite and hold on, to your heart. Humans buy the pit bull. Humans over breed the pit bull. Humans make the pit bull fight, and yet the pit bull is the one being banned from cities. While the monsters that treated the pit bull with such disrespect sit cozy in their homes, those mistreated pit bulls are sitting in a kennel waiting to have their life ended and losing fur due to anxiety. That could be my dog in that kennel. That could be my dog that was forced to fight and then banned. That could be my dog that has raw spots where there is no fur. It happens every day and there is nothing that they can do about it. They are relying on us, on you to speak up and go against these breed specific