Anyone own an American Pitbull/Staffordshire Terrier?
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If your going to rescue a "pit bull" then you need to research a good trainer. A good trainer can assess the dog and put it under the necessary stresses. Shelters only do basic assessment testing for the dogs. If your serious about adopting a powerful breed then you must commit the time and money to properly train the dog. If your not going to commit the time and money then you will be that "guy". These dogs posses man stopping ability and require strong owners. If you can't establish yourself as "Alpha" then you won't stand a chance. There is a reason many end up in a shelter. Ask the shelter if they have a foster to adopt program. This would allow you to have the dog evaluated properly and a vet to assess his health.
I have been working to help bully and "pit bull' breed dogs for 20 yrs. There is plenty of opinions out there as evident from this thread so educate yourself. Start w/ local groups that are helping people understand the breed and an excellent trainer can always put you in touch with people or groups that are doing positive things for pit bulls. 99% of these dogs can be rehabilitated with proper socialization and training. All are different and some require longer time than others. Shelter dogs are their own breed.
I have a Neapolitan Mastiff and a "pit bull" from local shelters in Chicago. Both dogs took over a year of serious training and socialization. I have two Presa Canarios that are housed in Wisconsin with a trainer. They were confiscated in a drug raid before I adopted them. These dogs have gone from ferocious / scared dogs to well socialized dogs in a 1.5yrs. They will likely never leave the farm they live on but will have great lives. Most pit bull and bully breed dogs are euthanized in Chicago and many other city's because the resources are unavailable to properly help the dogs. If you have the commitment to give this dog a good home then do it. It's definitely rewarding! :applause:
I have been working to help bully and "pit bull' breed dogs for 20 yrs. There is plenty of opinions out there as evident from this thread so educate yourself. Start w/ local groups that are helping people understand the breed and an excellent trainer can always put you in touch with people or groups that are doing positive things for pit bulls. 99% of these dogs can be rehabilitated with proper socialization and training. All are different and some require longer time than others. Shelter dogs are their own breed.
I have a Neapolitan Mastiff and a "pit bull" from local shelters in Chicago. Both dogs took over a year of serious training and socialization. I have two Presa Canarios that are housed in Wisconsin with a trainer. They were confiscated in a drug raid before I adopted them. These dogs have gone from ferocious / scared dogs to well socialized dogs in a 1.5yrs. They will likely never leave the farm they live on but will have great lives. Most pit bull and bully breed dogs are euthanized in Chicago and many other city's because the resources are unavailable to properly help the dogs. If you have the commitment to give this dog a good home then do it. It's definitely rewarding! :applause:
I think the Doberman is a fairly calm dog. At least the ones I've met. They all just sit there quietly and push their gigantic heads into your side until you continuously pet them. If somebody cropped my ears and docked my tail I'd be violent. Seriously though, there are good and bad dogs of all breeds. I mean, there are some kids that bite and others that grow up and kill people.
Its not the owner, those dogs are a ticking time bomb. Its only a matter of time before they snap.
This is why some people should not own any living creature OR be allowed to have children..:banghead:
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Homeowners Insurers refuse to write insurance for people who own pitbulls. You will have serious problems getting insurance.
Ive been bit by two dogs, a Golden Retriver and some chow bulldog mutt thing meth heads let chase bike riders.
SCSL said:
X2, My German Shepherd is great with kids, other dogs, and even cats. Its only when someone (male) he doesn't know comes into the house without me greeting them at the door that he starts to get scary...
About a year ago I was sick in bed, my two buddies came by my place when I was sleeping. I woke up to barking and snarling...I walked out of my room and into the living room to find that my dog had my friend Mike backed into a corner. I went over and pulled Rusher back and gave mike a pat on the back. Rusher has been good with him ever since and my friends think twice before sneaking into my house unannounced.