Originally Posted by Britster (Post 4378192)

Pit Bulls were actually bred for bull baiting originally.

Here is a good article explaining (from a reputable rescue):
Pit Bull Information | Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue





It is just scary to me. I have seen some Pit Bulls that "grew up" at the dog park. And then all the sudden, one day they decide to latch on to a dog and not let go. You really need a break steak to get them apart if they are with intent to kill. For a small dog though, that one bite could be the end.

The thing is though, like Yorkies, a lot of BYBs got their hands on pits, so often times they're very waterered downed pits, and will be fine with other animals throughout their life. And then again, human aggression started creeping in because of stupid people who want a dog like that.

But I just feel like a lot of TV shows and people have this "It's ALL the way you raise them!" mentality and that can be JUST as scary as the "All pit bulls are evil monsters" view! Just because you have a Pit with DA doesn't make them a 'bad dog'. They just need to be managed well. I would never release Jackson into a fence full of rabbits with no protection. He would probably kill at least one. Why put him through the stress, as well as allowing other animals to be in danger on purpose?

Originally Posted by gracielove (Post 4378348)

No, Bull Dogs were used to bait bulls in England.

Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 4378091)

Great photo! I think there is something unique about Alaska. We all know you are an amazing dog trainer, and I get the impression from your photos of your meetups that many people in your area are better than average.

Where I am, dogs are generally unreliable and out of control. I trust their humans even less. The lack of opportunity to interact safely means my guys are not adequately socialized. We have to make due with living in protective mode.

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie (Post 4378379)

Thanks, but I think the biggest difference is we have an organized group of little dog owners and we outnumber others at the park. We watch for unruly dogs and aren't shy about talking to owners. We have each other's backs. Interestingly, we hear of more attacks at the park when we're not there.

Originally Posted by Myrnamp (Post 4378210)

Hello everyone and thank you so much for letting me join this amazing blog. I have a question I just got a new York ie puppy she is about 3 months old, my daughter has a 2 yr old York ie male. See snuggles (male) is been getting very aggressive I know is due to the non neutered but when we introduced these two he smelled her and then he tried to bite her. What do I do? We are getting snuggles neutered but we wanted him to get daisy pregnant before that, but what do we do in the meantime bc even though snuggles don't live with me I am going to be watching him more due to my daughter's schedule. Please help
I love both of them so much and don't want to be mean to snuggles it breaks my heart but I also don't want daisy to get hurt.
TIA

Originally Posted by Britster (Post 4378192)

But I just feel like a lot of TV shows and people have this "It's ALL the way you raise them!" mentality and that can be JUST as scary as the "All pit bulls are evil monsters" view! Just because you have a Pit with DA doesn't make them a 'bad dog'. They just need to be managed well. I would never release Jackson into a fence full of rabbits with no protection. He would probably kill at least one. Why put him through the stress, as well as allowing other animals to be in danger on purpose?

Originally Posted by Princes mom (Post 4377962)

I don't allow Ian around any dog that weighs more than a couple of pounds more than him. I do not take chances with his safety.