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Originally Posted by MeganS  In response to the bolded sentence: The dog may not have been trained properly. He wouldn't behave off leash if he didn't know the correct way to behave.
It makes me sad as well, when people only blame the dogs. This person should be punished as well. Pit bulls can be dangerous dogs, but they can also be very sweet if they are raised properly. and because they have the instinct to attack other animals and people, they should always be kept on a leash. I think the owner was more at fault than the dog here.
anyway, this is a very sad story. I'm sad for the girl, the yorkie, the family, and Cooper.  |
Pit bulls are not anymore aggressive then any other dog naturally. Again its how they are raised and trained. ALL DOGS can be aggressive and dangerous if not trained properly. Just the bigger the dog, and the more powerful the jaw then more damage it can do. Unfortunately, Pit bulls have a really bad rep because of what the JERK humans out there have trained them to do, like fighting. These Jerks ( I want to use another word but will keep it clean) get off on watching dogs fight and making money off it. When it all started they look around for the type of dog that would do best at such events. Sadly the Pit bull has all of the things they are looking for in size strength ect. They look at them and say, "that looks like a good fighting dog". they arent going to say look at a poodle and say" that looks like a good fighting dog. they are strong and powerful, and have the right look to. But there are alot of other dogs out there that are just as strong and just as powerful and if not properly trained could and are just as dangerous.
I work with a Pit bull rescue here in my city. In fact, I am presently fostering one of the rescues. he is the sweetest dog in the world and VERY VERY good with people, cats and my small dogs. He loves Athena ( my yorkie) to death and is extremely genital with her as he Recognizes the size difference and seems to understand he could easily hurt her if not careful. when he plays with other dogs, much bigger he will get much ruffer as they can handle it and do it back, but not with little Nina. when she comes near him he lays down and licks her and loves on her. He is the same way with my cats. and this is a dog that came from a home where he was being neglected and abused.
Yeah, such a furious dog
It is extremely heartbreaking what happen to that poor yorkie, but I blame the pit bulls OWNERS.