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Originally Posted by MindieRose  I do not believe that dogs cannot make a decision to do right or wrong. Obviously they arent held to a moral standard as people are, but they know what they arent supposed to do most of the time. There would be no point in training them if they couldnt learn that. My Lola will run half way up the backyard when called, then make a decision that she does not want to come in if the weather is nice. She will lay down, and turn her head to the side when I am calling her, almost pretending to not listen. She KNOWS I am calling her, yet she is rebelling. Cleo has growled at the kids a couple of times. Each time, she quickly looked at me and ran to her crate because she didnt want to get scolded.
I dont believe for one minute that dogs dont know the difference. They might not understand "murder" or other moral sins, but our pets know they arent supposed to injure people. If they dont, then they shouldnt be pets. |
The thing is, a lot of pits that do actually attack (and aren't just mistaken with another breed) haven't been trained properly. Or if they are something throws them off. I know very well that the pit that went after my dog was trained, but he was trained TO go after dogs and people. In that case, i know that it wasn't his fault. He was trying to please his ja****s of an owner. And ANYTHING can set off a dog. They spook just like every other dog. Have you ever noticed your dog jump if it gets scared? Maybe even go a little crazy and bark or growl? It happens with every breed.
Yorkies have been bred down to be small little lap dogs. Pitbulls are bred to be strong animals. They are often not exercised enough, which can also add to them freaking out and attacking people.