[gemy]

Is it as innocent as the media rallying against Pit bulls? Or is there another more hidden agenda?
The media has a huge influence on how we view things, people, places and dogs.... And as much as I don't like it, I am a pragmastist and recognize the truth of the power of the media.

Why is it, that so many folks in N.A. don't train their children how to behave around dogs? How did we get to where we are now?

I do remember over 50 yrs ago when I was a child, my parents educated me on how to act around dogs, how to introduce myself, etc. Where did this all go? And I lived in a large city.

I don't know what to "believe" think or feel about Pitbulls. Not the least of which what the hell is one anyhow?

Quite frankly I don't credit any of the "bite" statistics generated by any organization. There is no credence when folks who don't even have any expertise, never you mind DNA testing that attributes bites to any breed of dog.

As a dog lover and fancier/breeder/exhibitor, I can tell you the axiom of all dogs bite is very true.


My most dangerous dog I have ever owned was Zoey who is now dead. She was a BRT and a fear biter; who telegraphed nothing, before nipping at someone. We spent thousands of hours and dollars on trying to train her., to correct her behaviour. Thankfully she never actually connected with anyone.

And yet, our other BRT, who is very stable; would be judged the more dangerous dog. But he is not at all. He goes through a modulated vocal announcement. He has never lashed out at anyone. But his growls are scarey. But you got to know growls are a dogs warning sign, to go away, stand back. And before the growls are barks. In otherwords he telegraphs his position. He has never ever nipped at anyone!! Actually my belief is he would never nip. Oh no, if he ever went after some-one a nip would be the last thing on his mind.

So where do we go from here? I do so believe that BSL is a crock. And I will resist this to my last dying breath, even though a small part of me wonders if certain lines of Pitbulls are genetically programmed to kill.