The American Pitbull Terrier-Adopting
There are so many dogs waiting for a forever home. The best place to get a dog is an animal shelter. Especially the American Pit Bull Terrier. You may be thinking different things as you see that name, like they are scary or they are a very bad breed. First of all, a pit bull is not a breed, and secondly pit bulls are only bad if they are raised a badly. However, sheltered pit bulls have been know to love a person even after they’ve been through a rough life in the past.
Adopting
Adopting a pit bull or any dog can be rewarding for you and your dog. The pit bull will have a lot of personality traits, and since it’s been in a shelter it was most likely abused, abandoned, or used for dog fighting which sometimes can bring up aggressiveness in the dog. A pit bull may be really hyper in the his cage, sometimes this scares away people wanting to adopt him because they think he is aggressive, but once he is taken out and walked he usually calms down.
A pit bull is right for you if:
- You are willing to attend training class like all dogs, pitbulls require training like house and leash manners
- You have time to exercise and train your dog some pit bull are full of energy while some are couch Make sure you prepare to meet the exercise needs of the pit bull you choose
- You’re prepared to handle a smart dog p it bulls are very A dog that is left alone can get into mischief.
A pit bull is not right for you if
- You don’t want it inside if a dog is left outside all day or night, it can develop severe behavioral issues
- You don’t have time to supervise the dog around other dogs or children a young child should not be left alone with any type of animal
- You want your dog to guard your home a pit bull should not be forced to guard nor are they expected to be trained to be.
Aggression
A dog isn’t born to be aggressive. If they are with the wrong people kind of people, it could change their personality. Dog-aggression, a dog attacks another dog. You may wonder why a pit bull does this. When put in the wrong hands, a pitbull is trained to fight another dog, called dog fighting. It is illegal, however it still happens. Human-aggression is when a dog attacks a human. Dogs are not born to hate on humans at all. It’s the humans that may cause the dog to be aggressive. A person may mistreat the dog, some pit bulls are poorly bred. A human may train the dog to protect its owners, so basically they are taught to attack anyone and kill anyone who comes near. Other ways that can contribute to a pit bull becoming aggressive, chaining them up, not having them spayed or neutered, and abuse. When adopting a previously abused pitbull, its not uncommon for it to show aggressiveness. I hear stories on the news about a pitbull that attacked or killed an animal or a child almost every week. I do not support this behavior one bit, but who do we blame here, the dog or the human who raised it?
Myths and facts
Every dog is unique. There are myths surrounding the pitbull breed that cause fear in the general public and because of it, it leads to the misunderstanding of the pit bull. Here are some myths and facts about this dog: Myth: Pit bulls have locking jaws.
Fact: If you examine a pit bull skull to a skull of any other dog breed, you will see that they are exactly the same, they share the same bone structures. A pit bull does however have a personality trait, determination. This trait may make it seem like their jaws lock. When a dog bites down on something they are determined not to release it.
Myth: Pit bulls are inherently vicious.
Fact: The truth is, they are not bad dogs, it’s the people who raise them, a person who mistreated them or used them for dog fighting. Learn to read a dog’s signals and teach your children the correct way to approach the animal, of any breed.
Myths: A pit bull that is aggressive towards other dogs will also behave the same way towards humans
Fact: As mentioned earlier there are two types of distinctive traits, human-aggression and dog-aggression. A pit bull generally loves humans, unless it was trained to attack humans. This bully breed is in fact, one of the most loving, loyal, friendliest, and dedicated companions that a human can have.
Myth: It is better to adopt a pit bull puppy instead of an adult
Fact: Yes, puppies are cute, but they grow up. There is a thing about this breed. They tend mature earlier than any other breeds. Which means at a young age, he or she may display controlling behaviors, engaging in rough play and muzzle punching. There personality develops and that is when you find out if they are dominant or submissive with people or even aggressive towards some dogs.
I’ll admit it, I use to be afraid of pit bulls as well when I was younger. As I grew older I realized that they are like any other dogs, they want to be loved. And they love their humans.
Related Posts
10 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Barking Dogs are man’s best friend; their loyalty and dedication are unmatched. Picture this, […]
How to Choose a Rescue when Adopting a Dog Are you planning to adopt a dog in 2017? Just like when choosing a breeder, it is […]
Common Reasons Owners Rehome Their Dogs The number of dogs relinquished to animal shelters or rehomed through sites such as […]
Pros and Cons of Pet Health Insurance Veterinary care can be expensive, especially when emergency situations arise. For this […]
I started newdogowners.com for one simple reason, to help prepare new dog owners for owning a new puppy. My goal is to help stop the passing around of dogs. The forever home, should be a dog's first home.
- How to Get a Service Dog for Anxiety and Depression: The Ultimate GuideIntroduction - February 6, 2024
- Best Toys for Teething Dogs: 10 Options to Soothe Their Gums - January 29, 2024
- How to Prevent a Mess: Dog Proof Trash Can and DIY Hacks - January 29, 2024
