No other dog has had much misconceptions and bad media coverage than the pit bull. Some says pit bulls are dangerous and should be banned. While others swear these dogs are safe and loving. And that it’s not the dog’s fault, rather than the owner, if accidents happen involving the breed. So the question is which side tells the truth.
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To help you sort out the truth from the lie, here are some of the most common misconceptions about pit bulls.
All pit bulls are “bad.”
Keep in mind that pit bulls (and all dog breeds for that matter) react to their world based on their innate temperament and constant training.
This can also work on the other hand. All pit bulls are “good” is a misconception, too, because, again, the breed simply acts as their instinct and training tell them to.
Besides, no canine is innately good or bad.
An aggressive pit bull can’t 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 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.
Anyone can raise or 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. Pits need a lot of structure, a very pronounced human alpha, training, exercise and lots of attention. The owner needs consistency, time, and energy and maybe some muscle.
Pit bulls are just fighters, and not lovers.
Absolutely not! On the contrary, Pit Bulls give more kisses than any other type of dog (it’s 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.
Pit bulls are just like other dog breeds and yet they’re also special. Their gameness, focus, desire to please and boundless energy can be seen as either productive or unproductive traits. The trick is to utilize these characteristics in focused play and work, such as agility and rescue work.
