Keyes turned to her computer to make sure that she was giving the correct numbers on aggressive Pit Bulls and replied that, “We had in 2016, it looks like we had only four Pit Bulls that was declared ‘viscous.’ In a way this surprised me because Pit Bulls have been portrayed as overly aggressive in the past, and that is when it confirmed my theory that not all Pit Bulls that go into the shelter are actually aggressive. Going straight to the source is one way to learn the truth against stereotypes, since there are few people who can read a dog’s behavior correctly. Interestingly, there have been only 23 dogs who an officer has placed them under aggression warning. The officer can determine the behavior of the dog when they pick the dog up. Now …show more content…
If they witness any concerning behaviors such as growling, biting, food aggression, or aggressive behaviors toward other dogs they will make supervisors aware. At that point, we will assess the dog individually in as many different situations as possible (interaction with men and women, how do they act in the cage versus outside, allowing them to be near another dog in a controlled environment, can we touch tail, paws, mouth, etc.) to see if they react to any of the stimuli. We do not have anyone with a degree in Animal Behavior on our staff, so we are not able to do what is considered a full “Behavior Evaluation,” but between all the staff there are many years of experience working with animals of all types and we use this experience and best judgement to determine if the dog has aggressive tendencies to the best of our abilities. One downside to our evaluations is it is very hard to replicate some experiences a dog may be placed into in the “real world” that cannot be replicated in the shelter setting, so there is always the possibility that even though we evaluated the dog still could show aggression due to a certain unknown
Do you have a dog that happens to be a pit bull? If so, you know the struggle of your precious dog being judges for foolish reasons. Pit bulls are safe and should not be illegal. Humans don’t know much about their history. The media often negatively targets pit bulls. People take advantage of pit bulls with a negative effect.
“If somebody is too stupid to understand the fundamental immorality of dog fighting, you’re never going to be able to explain it to him” (Kevin Hench). Most people think that pit bulls have locking jaws. This is false however; no dog breed in the whole world has locking jaws. Dogs are not always aggressive how they are raised and trained determines the behavior of a dog. Dogs have tendencies to be aggressive only if not trained properly. The discrimination against pit bulls is wrong and uncalled for. Pit bulls are not the only culprits of attacks and death to humans. Dog fighting and stray pits are the fault of the people who own them. It is man kind’s job to take care of and be responsible for their dogs. Why should the dogs be punished
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
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.
that unprovoked canine attacks were carried out by Pit Bulls at a level disproportionate to
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.
.Everyday pit-bulls face criticism due to their history; but what people fail to realize is the breed is not born aggressive and vicious, just as humans are not born that way either. In Sioux City, Iowa, Councilman Aaron Rochester banned pit bulls within city limits through a successful campaign in 2008. Among the most relevant evidence, he presented in support of the ban, was animal control department reports showing that pit bulls were the breed most likely to bite.
A pit bulls actions can be determined by the way they are raise, you just happen to see all the bad stuff on the news. According to http://tvblogs.nationalgeographic.com “ pit bulls receive horrible press and the internet is full of misconceptions and untruths about the normally sweet and gorgeous breed of dog.” Pit bulls are discriminated on the internet for bad actions some people have witnessed. Some people believe these dogs are great but according to http://www.city-journal.org these dogs should be feared. “ Pit bull owners had converted the little park into a dog training ground, where they goaded their animals into attacking one another or taught the to hang from branches to strengthen their jaw and their tenacity.” This is how someone raised their dog to be, they either raise them to be fighters or sweet loving animals, it is not their fault. These dogs attitudes depend on their
The interviewee, Prima Balford an avid Pit Bull owner, disclosed that she has owned Pit Bulls all of her life. When asked her why she decided to adopt a Pit Bull, she disclosed that it just kind of happened; her parent’s friends had them and she ended up getting one for free when she was just a child. She said after owning Pit Bulls, she could never imagine having another breed of dog. When asked about her overall experience with Pit Bulls she began talking about her dog Moe. According to her, “Moe thinks he is a giant lap dog and is actually afraid of my cat”. The interviewee also disclosed that she has a young daughter and Moe sleeps outside her door every night. Many of the respondents in the survey also disclosed that their dog is great with their young child. The interviewee said she can understand why Pit Bulls are referred to as the Nanny dog after having her daughter. Balford was also asked about any negative experiences she had as a Pit Bull owner. She said she’s never had any problems with her dogs. Her dog Moe barks when someone comes to the door, but quickly backs off once he sees the person is welcome in the home. While the interviewee said she never planned on having a Pit Bull, she is very glad it ended up happening that way.
The abuse of pit bulls drew national attention in 2007. “Over 30 breeds of dogs are responsible for over 500 fatal attacks in the past 30 years”. It wasn’t just pit bulls. “All dogs defend territory, they exhibit dominance and if allowed can become protective of their family.” “Aggressiveness has many definitions and its stimulus of the environment that causes behavior problems.” Some cities and towns have banned pit bulls. Some people believe no one should own pit bulls and “the world would be a better place without them”. These people are trying to destroy the breed through “fear tactics, half truths, and lies.” Other people believe pit bulls belong in any dog loving home and can and should be in public eye. Many people don’t have a clear understanding of pit bulls. In that case when the owners have negative effects on the dog because they are a lot more work than expected. Ending in many of the dogs living in shelters. People get pit bulls and fail to give them the outlets they need turn them into “loaded weapons.” Some outstanding qualities can be challenging for people who don’t have a lot of experience with dog ownership or have limited understanding of the pit bull. “It is man who is responsible for the dog’s behavior, not the breed of the dog.” “It is man who is responsible for the dog’s behavior, not the breed of the dog.” It’s up to people who allow their dogs to become dangerous and determine whether they will be useful members of a community or a
Pit bulls are a breed that are very misunderstood. We use illegal Pit Bull fighting as organized crime which leads people to think that they are vicious animals, but they are not. Though this breed may be aggressive, they can bring good companionship. Pit Bulls dogs have long been popular family pets, noted for their gentleness, affection and loyalty. “This breed have been characterized by certain physical and behavioral traits.” (Statement on Pit Bulls). Pit bulls have been known to attack people, but it was the owner who has trained them to be like that. As you can see these are some of the effects of Pit Bulls.
What is the first breed people suppose of when they hear about a dog attack or dog fighting? The majority answer for people would be a Pit Bull. The media has led a fair amount of people to believe that Pit Bulls are a dangerous breed of dog. Pit Bulls are perceived as fighting dogs because of their strength and stature; that is what captures the media’s attention as to why they are so dangerous. However, Pit Bulls are similar to any other dog breed that was bred to do something.
Pit Bulls, one of the American societies famous bully breeds is too often stereotyped as malicious animals, but that stereotype is false due to evidence that pit bulls can be just as loving as the iconic golden retriever. According to the American Temperament Test, which is a test that focuses on and measures different aspects of temperament such as stability, shyness, aggressiveness, friendliness and self-preservation in the face of a threat shows that Pit Bulls have a temperament of 86.8%, (American Temperament Test Society) a much higher percentage than other breeds which justifies that these animals can withstand a higher tolerance
Pit bulls by some, are believed to be violent, vicious creatures, however they are actually friendly, loving animals. There only violent at times because of their past. Pit bulls were bread for their fighting ability. There are lots of reports of pit bull attacks but are they really meaning to do it?
12 year old boy to death. This was incident that was not caused by a