Today we are listing 10 Misconceptions About Pit Bulls 1. All Pit Bulls Are Bad - Dogs do not have a conscience; they cannot be bad. Pit Bulls react to their world based on their breeding and training. 2. All Pit Bulls Are Good - No dog is not innately good. They simply act as their instincts and owners tell them to. 3. Pit Bulls Are Human Aggressive - When a Pit Bull attacks a person, there are always other factors involved, such as protection of food. Any dog may bite if provoked. 4. Pit Bulls Can Cause More Damage Than Other Dogs - Sorry, Pit Bull lovers but this is sometimes sadly true. Myths such as the locked jaw have been disproved but a Pit Bulls traits make him naturally more driven. But, there are too many factors involved in dog bites, such as the size of the animal and where the bite occurred, to make a blanket statement. In their favor, a Pit Bull will likely listen and obey better than other dogs if properly trained 5. An Aggressive Pit Bull Cannot Be Rehabilitated - This was disproved by the Michael Vick case where some 50 pit bulls were rescued from a fighting ring. Of those, 49 dogs were rehabilitated. Some went to shelters such as Best Friends (bestfriends.org) and many are well-loved family members today. The testing used to determine these dogs ability to fit into society was exhaustive and excellent and successful. 6. Anyone Can Own a Pit Bull - Pit Bulls are different from other dogs and their owners need to be told the facts before rescuing or purchasing one. A dog lover who has had Bichons all her life will be sorely surprised unless she does her homework and understands the bully breeds. Pits need a lot of structure, a very pronounced human alpha, training, exercise and lots of attention. The owner needs consistency, time, energy and maybe some muscle. 7. Pit Bulls Will Always Fight Other Dogs - Some Pits are so dog aggressive that they should be the only dog in the house. They also should not go to dog parks or areas where dogs run off-leash. Any Pit Bull could get into a fight with another dog. Any dog could. 8. Pit Bulls Are Lovers Not Fighters - Since its been established that they can be fighters, what about lovers? Absolutely! Pit Bulls give more kisses than any other type of dog (its proven!). They love humans and human interactions. They feed off positive attention. These dogs are loving, friendly creatures. And they are the kings of clowning. 9. Pit Bulls Are Badly Behaved - Any dog who has this much energy and motivation coded into his DNA can cause problems if he doesnt get enough attention and exercise. Pit Bulls put their whole hearts into destruction - of couches, beds, pillows, or your $200 boots. But all they need is to have that energy redirected. Pit Bulls are highly trainable but they do need to be trained. Their intelligence, focus, gameness, loyalty and desire to please makes them one of the most teachable dogs. ________________________________________________ About Oracle Hi may name is Oracle! My foster mommy calls me Ori. Someone said that means light in Hebrew. I had a very difficult start in life so I need a little light! I am about one year old and am a mix of lab, pit & sharpei. I am very active, love to please, love to cuddle & bond quickly. I need someone to help me reach my full potential. Could you care, could you have patience, could you love me forever? HAVE QUESTIONS? EMAIL [email protected] TO ADOPT: WWW.ANGELSRESCUE.ORG/ADOPT TO FOSTER: WWW.ANGELSRESCUE.ORG/FOSTER ATL, GA HAVE QUESTIONS? EMAIL [email protected] TO ADOPT: WWW.ANGELSRESCUE.ORG/ADOPT TO FOSTER: WWW.ANGELSRESCUE.ORG/FOSTER ATL, GA *misconceptions excerpted from dogster
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