It is true that these breeds are not able to "lock" their jaw, however physics tells us that their size and musculature will cause them to exert more preassure, they simply exert more pounds per square inch and are more difficult to pull off than say a yorkie. This is a fact...There is no way around it that there are a couple of breeds that are more responsible for injury to people and other animals than others, unfortunately pitbulls and rotts fall into this category...BUT IT IS NOT THEIR FAULT!!! What these breeds need to be successfully integrated into living with people and other pets is proper training, socialization, and LOVE!!! Just like any other breed!
People who are going to own pits or other dogs than can be deadly really need to be knowledgable and realistic about the characteristics of their dogs breed. They need to take them to obedience and socialization classes and work with them on manners. These dogs also need a tremendous amount of exercise in order to exert what could be come negative energy. Males unless kept for breeding should be nuetered to help curb aggression. Keep them leashed around strangers, avoid physical punishment, etc. Just like you would do with any other dog to make them a loving part of your family...I think because of the image these dogs have a lot of people get them to look cool & tough and want them to be aggressive, THIS IS ABUSE AND IT IS NOT THEIR FAULT!!!
Just the other day Bruce & I were at Petco (buying toys for Shira the rescue yorkie actually) and a guy had a pitbull with him, I thought nothing of it assuming most people would not bring an unsocialized dog into public, until it lunged at my baby. I immediately picked Bruce up and the guy holding the pitbull shocked it with some sort of shock collar. He acted very concerned until we moved on to the next aisle then he praised the dog, after shocking it, for agressively coming at us, well I had no problem handing my dog to the coworker I had with me and marching back and saying "excuse me sir, but you are abusing your dog by teaching it to be aggressive, if you choose not to control your dog others will, this is Alaska, no one has to have a gun permit and if I were not a dog lover I would have shot your dog the way it lunged at mine and someone else will." He looked at me and said "Lady pitbulls are fighting dogs what I am I supposed to do." THIS IS WHY THIS BREED and other have problems!!! IT IS THEIR IDIOTIC OWNERS!!!
Sorry for the rant, I am not a fan of large dogs they actually scare the hell out of me, but I hate when people villanize other animals when it is really the fault of people! |