| Name |
Views and Comments | Date |
| jack |
i think that this website could have some other peoples thoughts on it so u could hear about it from both sides. thanks jb:) |
12/7/2009 |
| Mike M |
ya, the larger percentage of you people are wrong. first off pit bull's were bred for fighting maybe not at first, but they became very popular in the dog fighting sport, and had been bred to fight and be aggressive towards's other dog's. The aggresion has for the most part been bred out of most of them. certain breed's that you will have now will be more dog aggresive, not so much as a pup, but in the later year's they will have a higher dog aggressive nature due to past breedings and was it included. pit bull's are a type of dog so when someone says pit bull it does'nt necessarily mean they are talking about the american pit bull terrier. there have been argument's that the dogo argentino is more dangerous than a american pit bull terrier. in my opinion negative aggresion can alway's be transformed into possitive aggression by proper obedience training, positive reinforcement, and some love. |
12/2/2009 |
| pit bull |
wolf. im a pitbull. dont ban me. im not dangerous i have just biten a human and am very confused. my owner taught me it was right but now im in a cage about to get punished. im sorry and im just speeking out to all you other humans. its my owners fault. ps i love shaan |
11/9/2009 |
| shaan k |
well hi im shaan. im a 16 year old girl. i live in victoria and im studying these cases for my exam on dangerous dog bannings. my opinion is that the dogs behaviour has a lot to do with the way the dog is brought up. when i was a little girl just about 11 years old i was attacked by a family dog. in front of the owners.it wasnt a dangerous breed of dog as yous call them. it was a small jack russel. it attacked my labrodor and then attacked me. i still have two scars from this insedent. but the point of this story is any dog can attack but its the personality of the dog and ts back rounds to how the dog reacts to other dogs or humans. thanks for listening. yours thankfully from shaan konicanin. p.s i got to churchil kurnai victoria |
11/9/2009 |
| Aaron |
It's so mind-meltingly obvious what's going on!
The New World Order are disarming the population through gun-legislation and anti-dog legislation to remove dangerous dogs. They want zero resistance when they implement martial law and round up people into internment camps.
The disturbing thing about all the laws they're passing now with reckless abandon, removing our freedoms is that they're virtually always preceded by a false flag staged event to garner outrage and support for the subsequent law. Thus they're murdering kids, women, and men to achieve political ends. Are you surprised? 911 is proven to be an inside job. |
10/14/2009 |
| Cicca |
Pit bulls were not bred to fight other dogs. In fact, it was considered uncouth to pit two dogs against one another. They were bred for Bull Baiting. |
8/5/2009 |
| Amanda |
Dog Specific Legislation is ridiculous. Perhaps we should start banning certain people, races or religions for their dangerous tendancies. I own a pit bull and guess what, I'm not a drug dealer. I'm not a 28 year old male. I don't dress like a thug. My dogs name isn't Duke. I don't fight my dog. Actually, I'm a very successful designer with a University degree who loves purses and shoes. Pit bull owners are constantly profiled as idiotic wife-beater wearing degenerates. Why should the breed of my dog suffer because there are people who think dog fighting is acceptable? The people who own these dogs should be punished for not traning them appropriately and being responsbile owners. Maybe we should be banning 28 year old males with ego complexes. |
6/4/2009 |
| alecia |
I dont think any dog should be bannedits just like banning cars because we get in the accedents and people die or get hurt from that too! why should we ban dogs because they attach? some dogs probably sense that ur a threat to the family or something! so why bann them? |
4/7/2009 |
| collin |
Regarding the "lock jaw" statements.. Pittbulls DO NOT have the ability to lock their jaws. There have been studies done on this and it is a bunch of bull! Look at what these dogs were originally bred to do and put in the hands of stupid people...no wonder they have such a bad rep |
4/3/2009 |
| melissa |
As an owner of a pittbull and a rottweiler, i must say they are 2 of the best dogs i have ever owned. They are excellent with my young child, people constantly coming in and out of my house, as well as with my friends dogs. So maybe you should start looking at who owns these "vicious ticking time bombs"! banning dogs isn't the answer, start with the people! |
4/3/2009 |
| brittney |
I think this is bullcrap its not ther faults there the only dogs that have the capability to lock their jaws, an its not there fault they are trained and born in bad homes that make them this way! You people don't understand its the owners fault not the dogs its tha way you train them not the way they are! get it through your heads! |
3/27/2009 |
| Bradley Carver |
pitbulls were actually bred for boar hunting then they started using them for bull baiting then they started to fight them because they realized how strong they was and figured hey heres another way we can gamble see a fight but not fight make money and etc. ignorant and undereducated people seem to think pitbulls were bred for fighting because why? THE MEDIA! do research before you right articles because when you write a article and dont even have good solid facts people like me find your mistakes and we let it be known how dumb you "writers" really are. |
3/5/2009 |
| Jonny B. Goode |
very very very good INFOMATION |
3/2/2009 |
| Helen C |
I love this article and agree that certain dog breeds should not be banned. |
2/19/2009 |
| roxigal |
i think that it is not the dogs fault, it is the owners because if the owner trains the dog right it will not attack. If they don't train it or train it to be mean it will be mean
this is coming from someone who has had 16 rottweilers |
1/26/2009 |
| lorrie |
This is just my own opinion but I believe the Pit Bull Breed is a hot blooded breed.Its in their blood.Their too unpredictable.Ive heard a lot of horror stories.The owner of a Pitt Bull is irresponsible and unpredictable just as the breed is.I raise and breed American Bull dogs.And in all my years of breeding Ive never once heard of a horror story about the breed I have come to LOVE so well. The American Bull dog breed has never disappointed me. |
1/15/2009 |
| vicki |
We moved into a new subdivision and our 7 year old was attack by a ptbull. The owner never appoligized or took responsibility for his dog. This was the 5th person the dog bit and most serious attack. I'm for the dangerous dog bans in our city! |
12/8/2008 |
| RRR |
There needs to be tougher legislation on backyard breeders, who are mating inbred, unhealthy dogs to make a quick buck of the pups. Selling them to less than competent people, who are just going to use the dog as an intimidation factor for their neighbours. I agree, its the owners, not the dog. Pitt Bulls need a strong willed owner who will assert themselves as master and the Alpha dog. Too many people run out, get themselves a Pitt, only for the "macho appearance", without an idea of how to take care of themselves, let alone a dog. I own two, well behaved Bull Mastiffs. While their looks can be intimidating, they are both over 150lbs, I am sick of people jumping back in fear in public, assuming they are pitt bulls. |
11/3/2008 |
| Brea Hunter |
It is not always the dogs falt the owner has to do something about the dog if the dog keeps attacking things or persons. |
10/27/2008 |
| joe bob |
I think that it is the owners falt that a pit bull or other types of dogs are aggressive. The dog acts how it is rasied and how the owner treats it. Such as if the dog does something wrong and the owner does nothing then it well do whatever for the rest of its life. But if the owner does something then the dog will know what it is allowed and not allowed to do. |
10/27/2008 |
| . |
They were originally bred to fight bulls in bull baiting, not other dogs. That came later. The dogs did not kill each other in the ring but rather were prized if they could win the fight with little or no bloodshed and any dog who turned on a human was put down. |
10/14/2008 |
| poppie615 |
i know because iam having a problem finding a house yo move in to with my three pits. i feel like my dogs killed someone and they did not , not fair at all |
10/13/2008 |
| Karen |
Oh and not to mention that that blind and deaf girl HELLEN KELLER, yeah, she had a loving companion pit bull! |
10/10/2008 |
| Karen |
This is honestly, the biggest crock I've ever read. People don't even realize that Pitbulls are treated worse than any dog on earth. If people treated me as badly as Pitbulls get treated I'd go around biting people too!
Research before you post stuff like this. I've had a pit bull for 15 years and hes the sweetest animal I've ever had. More loyal and loving that any human I've ever met. |
10/10/2008 |
| HUTCH |
I PICKED UP A STRAFFORD TERRIER AT THE DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE LAST YEAR, SHE IS A GREAT DOG, I HAVE HAD TO TRAIN HER TO BE A LITTLE HARDER THAN OTHERS, BUT SHE WAS FOUND WITH 3 LITTER MATES IN NEW MEXICO, LIVING IN A DRAINAGE DITCH. THEY PUT HER DOWN AS A ROTT/SHEPARD MIX BECAUSE THEY KNEW WHAT SHE WAS, AND WHERE I LIVE I AM NOT ALLOWED SUCH BREEDS. THE CITY WANTS $200.00 REGISTRATION EVERY YEAR ON HER. WELL SINCE THE DDFL LISTED HER AS A MIX BREED, I AM SURE THEY WILL DIG INTO OTHER CASES LIKE MY DOG. I LOVE THE DOG AND IF THEY WANT TO MAKE ME PAY FOR THE IGNORANCE OF OTHERS, THAN THE HELL WITH THEM. STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES. BAD OWNERS, EQUAL LOSS OF RIGHTS FOR ALL! |
8/18/2008 |
| Kylie O'fallon |
How can some people be so racist against breeds. Of course people forget that if German shepherds weren't police dogs they would be in the pit bulls place. God created pit bulls to protect just like every other dog. punish the owner not the breed. I have pit bulls and they are around a newborn and you no what they do...sleep by her cuddle near her, so just freaking think if they were so dangerous why would god put them on earth. |
8/10/2008 |
| Vivek Sharma |
I am vivek sharma from India, i own Rotweillers, Doberman, Siberian husky... i love the dogs and my family too likes them around. we socialize these dogs to the surroundings and believe me , there is not one instance where we have or the neighbors have felt a threat to us having these so called ferocious dogs as per this article..
its a simple understanding , u need to socialize the dogs to the environment. You must be parents of kids and you would know exactly what u need to teach ur kids and similar is the case with the dogs.. they do have a temperament, but its you who is the owner of the dogs who make them what they are...
Every dog is different and if treated well and not induced, there can be no accidents.. Love your dogs and keep them well. |
8/3/2008 |
| Elise |
I agree on banning dangerous dogs...there are too many negligent owners out there. Owning one of these dogs is like having a loaded gun lying around...just yesterday the pit bull across my street attacked a 12 year old; and I'm sick of living in fear for my two children and two little dogs. LET'S PUT PEOPLE FIRST! |
7/8/2008 |
| Mathew |
I would like to make one more point in reference to his ignorant article about this impostor of a dog trainer. Pit bulls have been in the United States since the late 1800's and by the 50's were known as the nanny dog because of how good they were with children. Why 90 years later did this dog become a problem...? This is a social problem not a dog problem. Ban the breeding of the dumbasses who don't know what they are doing as far as dog training and channeling a dogs drives to do something terrible. Train the dog to attack with no obedience. Train the dog to attack when they don't have the right temperament and give it to people who would be a problem even without th dog and you have what is going on today. Give me a cockerspaniel with a predisposition for defense and let me work its drive and it will be more dangerous than most pitbulls. Just do your research on dogs, dog behavior, and the history of dog problems here in the U.S. and I sincerely think you will hold a different opinion of the breed. |
6/29/2008 |
| Mathew |
Jennifer Segal doesn't seem like much of a dog trainer and seems to have an ignorant view on dog breeds and their temperament. If I haven't learned anything about dog breeding here in the United States, it is that we seem to breed dogs for looks more than temperament therefore taking away the working drive of all the great working breeds. We have german shepherds that don't bark, wiggly boxers that can't work, and virtually no working dobermans capable of protection work due to this fact. This is a very sad truth. The truth of the matter is that there are many dogs with genetic aggression who are capable of the same damaging results as pit bulls. I have even seen Labradors being trained in personal protection in some cases. We should look at dogs first as "Dogs, then as an individual, and then breed" says Caesar Milan. I couldn't agree with him more. I would love for you to read the breed description of a german shepherd or dobie and find one that meets that description in the united states. My point is that you cannot generalize breeds here in the united states BECAUSE of our unscrupulous breeding. Maybe in germany and other countries where they maintain a higher code of ethics but not here. |
6/29/2008 |
| Vanessa |
people say that staffies are vicious dogs but they arent all mean, infact it is to with the bringing up of the dog. if people are silly enough to leave a dog in the same room as a child then that is there responsibilty and consequences. i own a staffy and it is the sweetest thing in the world. he is like a nanny to all children. so just because some staffies hurt people. you should think about it there are always nice dogs. if i walk down the street with my dog people move out of the way give a wide birth, some even say things like don't go near that dog. now that annoys me because he is sweet so people reading this it isnt all dogs. |
6/4/2008 |
| Jackson |
I LOVE Dogs |
5/19/2008 |
| Jackson |
Pretty Good I like It but I Tihnk U Should Make a Web Site on Why Should All Different Kind Of Dogs Be Band |
5/19/2008 |
| Krista |
Why don’t we hear about ALL the other bites? Like the Cocker spaniel? They have a higher amount of bites than a pit bull. Or the temperament test the pit bull scored HIGHER than the beloved golden retriever. I had a friend she had to get plastic surgery on her nose because a Dalmatian bit her in the face! They have been know to be biters but why are they not on the news? |
5/14/2008 |
| Christina |
Ignorance should be ban, not dogs. People need to be educated by credible sources about pit bulls, and their history which in fact was not intended to fight other dogs or be dangerous, especially towards people. They worked along side of people. Media hype is not a credible source of information!!! Every breed of dog bites, the important thing is the individual, who, and how it is raised, what is the desired behavior it was taught. Putting a blanket on an entire breed is ignorant, people are the ones to blame not "pit bulls". Interesting fact...they used to be called "Nanny Dogs" for their tolerance and affections towards young children. GET EDUCATED!!! |
4/30/2008 |
| Sabrina |
I think it's the breeders' that should be banned. If breeders didn't breed them to be dangous, the pit bulls wouldn't have been dangous. |
4/13/2008 |
| Rick |
Its the owners fault not the dogs |
4/10/2008 |
| Anna |
I think that dogs shouldn't be bannded because I think that dogs need to loved and cared for. Whenever I see big dogs I am terrrified that it is gonna run and chase me. Sometimes owners don't care what there dog do. Because that means that they are a bad owner and they should love their dog and care for it. GO DOGS!!! |
3/15/2008 |
| Joe |
I think that dogs shouldn't be bannded because I think that dogs need to loved and cared for. Whenever I see big dogs I am terrrified that it is gonna run and chase me. Sometimes owners don't care what there dog do. Because that means that they are a bad owner and they should love their dog and care for it. |
3/15/2008 |
| Joe |
I think that dogs shouldn't be bannded because I think that dogs need to loved and cared for. |
3/15/2008 |
| Sarah |
I am personally terrified everytime I see a pit bull terrier. I have noticed that they are always in the hands of young people and I am so frigthened that they're not able to manage them |
3/6/2008 |
| Felicia Smartt |
I agree with Always...they should not ban the pit bulls and other dangerous dogs but they should have to pay a special licensing fee and take special training. I think that should go for all big dogs...like the rotweiller, the huskies, german shepards, and of course the pit bulls. There is nothing wrong with these dogs it is just the owners fault. If their dog bites someone, they should be fined instead of killing the dog. They should try to take the dog into the pound and train that dog to be its best it can be..if a 2 yr old were to bite someone, would the cops deside to kill them too, no b/c it is a child...well dogs are like children too....they deserve to have the same rights as that 2 yr old child. |
3/6/2008 |
| chelsey |
i think that this website is stupid because i own 10 pit bulls who would never hurt another human being. they bark and they bark loud when they're but they would never bite someone. thats what you people need to understand that yr all pathetic to want to ban them . |
3/3/2008 |
| VICTOR PONCE |
SOME OF THAT INFO. IS TRUE BUT THE TRUTH IS THAT ALL DOGS CAN BE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. SOME DOGS ARE MORE AGGRESIVE THAN OTHERS DUE TO YEARS OF BAD BREEDING AND TRAINING. THE POINT IS THAT ALL DOGS ARE TERRITORIAL AND IF THREATENED WILL AND HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES.GRANTED PITBULLS ARE MORE AGGRESIVE DUE TO YEARS OF BAD TRAINIG. THAT CAN APPLY TO ANY OTHER DOG AS WELL. |
2/26/2008 |
| kande |
they are not dangerous |
2/13/2008 |
| Rachel |
Pit bulls are some of the easiest dogs to train. It's a shame people are so blind and ignorant to the fact that these dogs have heart of gold. Nervous, fearful dogs bite most often, and these temperments are found in ALL breeds especially our most common ones like GSD. Do your research and you'll see what's going on. I know more small dogs that bite than big ones, just that big ones do more damage. Responsible dog ownership should be enforced, not breed bans. The toughest breeds to train properly are the favored labs and retrievers..ie sporting dogs. There is ALWAYS a reason why a dog bites, ALWAYS it's people that are ignorant and not educated in understanding the dog's body language. |
2/10/2008 |
| Dee |
its not the dog, maybe they should start banning certain people from owning these dogs and there wouldn't be a problem |
2/3/2008 |
| Caroline |
There will always be prejudice against certain dog breeds. If you ban "dangerous" dog breeds now, other breeds will be considered dangerous later. Pit bulls and dobermans may be frowned on now, but ban them and suddenly people will become wary of other breeds like a great dane or Pekinese. It makes no sense to ban any dog breeds as humans are the cause of the prejudice against them. People hear horror stories about a pit bull mauling someone, then, in an effort to seem tough, they buy themselves a "killer" dog, abuse it, then another story appears. It's a domino effect that is harming a dog's image. Instead of telling people about the kid that got killed by a rottie, tell a story about the rottie doing something good. |
1/13/2008 |
| Stacey |
Has it been scientifically proven that Pit Bulls have latent murdering gene??? |
12/27/2007 |
| josie |
i dnt think pit balls should be banned i love those dogs there gentle and caring it the owner dat brings the dog up if u ask me the owners should be strung up i live in englang and have a pit and a staff and there the most gentelest dogs ever my daughter loves them she will sit there and pull there ears and they dnt do a thing people who think pitts should be banned u should be banned |
12/14/2007 |
| joseph |
what kind of line is it
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12/3/2007 |
| dog lover |
its the owners influance on the dogs that makes them bad theres no such thing as a bad dog only bad owners |
11/29/2007 |
| jamil davis |
i think it's a white thing. I thing the pit bull is the black people of dog. Just cause they have a bad rep doesn't mean they live up to it. white people juding by what they hear and not what they see. |
11/28/2007 |
| doin |
can you tell me more about dogs
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11/20/2007 |
| caitlin Hoppins |
I think it's wrong to ban dogs all over the world |
11/13/2007 |
| Caitlyn Murphy |
I don't think you should ban pit bulls. pit bulls are not all mean some just want good homes without dog fighters.some pits bulls are nice and should desurve a good life.like doberman pincshers,and rottwielers,their mean too but just give them a chance of survival.dogs are just mean their owners train them to be mean.
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11/10/2007 |
| William Kelley |
I have read this forum and thought, " how can you blame their aggression on their reputation." Us humans have been fighting and killing each other since the beginning of time, are we any different. Yes because pitbulls are extremely strong and determined dogs of course their going to be used to fight. I completely support the idea of making them a liscenced pet but I dont think they should all be treated like their vicious killers. I have had my pitbull, Max, its whole life. Hes 3 1/2 years old. His father was one of the most vicious dogs Ive ever seen. I can honestly say that Max has NEVER, not one time attack someone or something. For gods sake, he's scared of frogs! I would like to give a special (middle finger) to all the gamblers, drug dealers, and evil minded people who fight these dogs for money/pleasure. May you all rott in hell!! |
11/6/2007 |
| Stevie |
BSL is Bull crap and wont ever work. it's breaking hearts and homes apart.. what people should be doing is punishing the owners..the rappers....and the other people who slander the breeds name..APBT are the greatest..show nothing but love,understanding,power, will, and emotions for their owners and the ones they love..it's not up to you nor anyone to wipe out a breed, for only god has that power to do that deed.......! owning a certain breed, animal is our right in America..you take that from us what else will you take... soon we wont have rights in this land they call FREE..I love my pit and I'm PROUD to call her a pit! My name is Stevie and I'm 18. I'm standing up for my right..shouldn't you? contact your mayor or your state gov. stand up for your right..stand up for your dog's! let them know whats on your mind. |
9/27/2007 |
| Ran |
pitbulls aren't dangerous!!!! It's the way u train them, my little girls play with our pitbulls, and my dogs grew up with them when they were pups.Yeah they can be dangerous ONLY if u make them that way,& they can also make very good guard dogs. |
9/21/2007 |
| Barbara Lynn |
Myths of the"Bad" dog breeds are repeated over and over here!Locking jaws??? PSI jaw streangth, ect. hogwash! I have a son that had over 100 stiches in his face. I bet you think it was a Pitbull, Rottweiller, or Doberman huh??? WRONG! It was a Collie! Yep a Lassie dog did that to him... and no, he did not provoke it,no he did not stare her down, it just happened! I have a scar on the back of my leg, calf area, that is 7 in. long, two lines! (It is a shredded type scar due to a dog bite) yes, I know,A "BAD" dog. Again you are WRONG!This was a Black Lab. Oh by the way... I now am the proud owner of a Red nosed Pit! I have also owned a St. Bernard, 2 Schnauzers, a Black Lab(After I was bitten... why??? BECAUSE IT WAS THE OWNER WHO RAISED HIM AND NOT THE DOG DOING IT FOR FUN!) I THINK THE "Breed Specific"banning is horse pucky!!! Before you judge a breed by the few stories you read or hear about.... think about this.... How often do you READ OR HEAR about the good deeds done, or the good heroisms, or the people helping other people????? Now.... how often do you read or hear about the bad things, bad acts, that people do to others???? Put this in the same aspect for the "Breed Specific" "Bad" dogs! Always hear bad.... but seldom hear good! Oh yeah.... try to take my Pit from me... and it WILL not be her that you need to worry about.... I will hurt you before she will! She sleeps with my grandaughters, and my sons! She sleeps with me and my hubby! She comes and gets me up when my sons blood sugars drop at night, or when he goes too high!!! He is asleep and can not tell! She can , and she makes sure I get up and go to him!!! Research let's us be able to tell the morons form the ones who think they know!!! Thank you for this moment in time!! |
9/15/2007 |
| smith |
no dog breeding |
9/3/2007 |
| Theresa |
A person that refers to themselves as a "dog trainer" should know the rule of Nature and Nurture. Stating that a specific breed of dog is all the same is in itself a statement showing vast ignorance in dog behavior. Dogs yes BREEDS of dogs are only what they are both bred and raised to be. Banning one specific breed will not stop the cruel people that use dogs as a sport or a weapon from moving onto another breed. Most areas that suffer from the problem with dog fights will still see dog fights. And as far as pit bulls being used by drug houses... if these people are willing to die or go to jail for drugs, what makes anyone believe putting a ban on the dog they happen to use will change things? Get real and get educated People. Enforce laws that punish the deed not the breed. There is no way to stop people that care nothing for laws and trying to obliterate one breed will mean another one grows in it's place! Jennifer Segal, go back to doggie school or change occupations. |
8/29/2007 |
| Fran Coughlin |
Pit Bulls, when raised properly are the BEST family dogs out there. I am so tired of this crap. Jennifer Sagal is a wimp and knows nothing about real dogs. |
8/20/2007 |
| Crystal |
Allstate. A PIECE OF TRASH. Dobermans are one of the most loving loyal dogs in the whole world, they are there for U they love you, and they respect you as thier owner. Honestly a Chiwouwa is more aggresive then them. Only if they are provoked will they attack. They are the most loyal alert, and family orianted dogs any person has or will ever have.In fact there are dobermans who are in Family's w/ babies and they protect and love the baby as if its thier own. If you dont like dobermans, I feel very sorry for you. They are majestic, loving, caring, and helpful. I am sure there was a reason that God created them, and it wasnt for them to be banned in Alllllstaaate. |
8/12/2007 |
| craig |
i have a german sheperd and a mastiff crosst here not dangerous but them and pit bulls and rottweilers and dobermans are not the kind off dog to be messed withe they can be cross if they are rared rong i grew up with german sheperds st. bernards and other dogs nd not ones did they tern on any of my family or any one else it is tugs goin around in towns foult that dogs like german sheperds cant be pets and ithink having st.bernards and great danes and boxers and mamutes onthelist is a joke |
8/11/2007 |
| craig |
i have a german sheperd and a mastiff crosst here not dangerous but them and pit bulls and rottweilers and dobermans are not the kind off dog to be messed withe they can be cross if they are rared rong i grew up with german sheperds st. bernards and other dogs nd not ones did they tern on any of my family or any one else it is tugs goin around in towns foult that dogs like german sheperds cant be pets |
8/11/2007 |
| nipin |
i think that no dog should be band because dogs are not danger but the owner of the dog make them danger |
8/7/2007 |
| Amanda Mapes |
I believe instead of punishing a specific breed which are victim to very bad owners, we should as a whole ban careless breeding of these dogs!! Make breeding illegal unless with a permit or something to that nature, I don't think the dogs should have to suffer in any way because people are idots!! |
8/5/2007 |
| Ri |
How can you blame the dog for being dangerous? I think if you have a dog who is declared dangerous we should take action right away..and take the dog to some one who is willing to work the dog towards good.
I think we should blame the deed not the breed. I'm not saying that a Pit cant be dangerous because all dogs can be dangerous. Even Chihuahua can bite someone, But will he be considered a dangerous dog?? No! Why he isn't big enough.
overall my research I have discovered this
Dangerous Dog list
1) Pit bull
2)Rottweiler
3)Doberman
4)German Shepard
5)Siberian huskies
6)Alaskan Malamute
7)Akita
8)American Staffordshire
9)Boxer
10)Great Dane
11)Wolf Hybrid
12)Lab Retrievers
13)St. Bernard
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8/4/2007 |
| Imi |
Just don't ban Doberman pincher's, they are intelligent dogs that are being used by the military, police, search, guide, and even therapy. |
7/14/2007 |
| Sarah2 |
i think that she should stop being so ignoriant, pitbulls are the same as any dog, the reasoning for SOME of them being aggresive is because of the owners that treat them so horribly, and the reason for them trying to ban the breed is because they look so massive and agresive that when you hear about a attack, you instently think its cuz they are so aggresive, well papillions, those little yappy things, kill people too. My boss has a pure pit named Brandy who is the sweetest dog you'd ever meet, loves people expesually kids, and has never once bitten anyone or anything. Some other dogs will attack there owner, but never once does a pit attack there own owner. |
6/3/2007 |
| Veronica |
I think it is cruel and unjust that they can single out a breed of dogs and just kill them just because of a stereotype, They can't do it with humans so they settle for doing it to dogs. I had three Pit Bulls taken from me from Animal control just because they were pits. They never had a call to come to my house because of the dogs and my dogs never attacked NO ONE and would go to anyone gently, but thery took them and killed them anyway. It still hurts and that was 5 years ago I think that it is the dumbest law created and if they can ban pits they should ban beagles cause as little as they are those dogs are they can be vicious as well. |
5/25/2007 |
| Margaret |
If we cannot ban these dangerous breeds for example pit bulls, rotweillers rtc... could we at least make it difficult for just anyone owning or breeding these dog brreds. I suggest that anyone who wants to own these dogs should have to attend classes training them how to keeop these dogs, prove that they are able to contain the dog(s), required to put these dogs thru traing from an early age, be insured, perhaps the owner should have to be liscenced, and if all this fails stiff fines and penalties for noncompliance, |
5/23/2007 |
| Cindy |
I find it hard to believe that somebody working with dogs on a daily basis as a trainer is still ignorant enough to have prejudice against a breed rather than the dogs as individuals. Anybody that has any experience with dogs knows better. |
5/22/2007 |
| Deandre Moore |
I say don't band pitbulls. dogs are dogs if u are going to band one band all it is not the dog that is dangerous it is the person who's with the dog that make the dog the way it is. |
5/20/2007 |
| ella |
In my opinion pit bulls should be banned as they are accountable for a decent portion of all dog attacks. |
5/19/2007 |
| Jerri Blackman |
I am an Administrative Hearing Officer (judge) adjudicating dangerous dog cases in Tucson, AZ. Legislating against breeds of dogs is, in my opinion, irresponsible. I have upheld Dangerous convictions of dogs from Chihuahuas (yes, Chihuahuas!) to Cocker Spaniels to some of the breeds mentioned in your article. The bottom line is that if the dog is allowed to bite, it is the responsibility of the owner. The only good legislation is legislation which holds the owner responsible. Insurance companies in America have taken an untenable position on banning breeds of dogs. A much better model is that of European countries like Switzerland that reward owners for training their dogs and achieving training degrees by LOWERING their insurance premiums as the dog achieves each degree of training such as Schutzhund I, II, or III. If one looks at statistics of the numbers of dog bites from each of the breeds mentioned in the article compared to the numbers of dogs of those breeds existing in society compared to numbers of other breeds, one discovers that no one breed bites more than others. It all comes down to correct management and training. |
5/7/2007 |
| Tiana |
I don't agree that's being prejudguces! |
5/3/2007 |
| Tabitha |
i think that if the dog is raised right from a puppy then they will be fine when they are older! |
5/3/2007 |
| djd sipho |
thats not right
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5/1/2007 |
| lenny holgate |
do you thick pit bulls are strong then dobermans pinschers
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4/24/2007 |
| Ashley |
I don't understand why everyone has such a problem with Pitt Bulls.....sure it's not hard to find an article about a pitt attack but thats for two reasons. 1) narrow minded media that would jump at the chance to run an article on the pitt bull attack but when a great dane attacks someone then it somehow never makes the front page ( like when I was attacked - and it was a great dane) and 2) irresponsible owners. Yes the breed can be dog aggressive but if the dog is socialized properly then there wouldn't be a problem.
A dog (OF ANY BREED) is only aggressive as his/her owner allow it to be. |
4/21/2007 |
| Dean |
ban dangerous dogs! |
4/18/2007 |
| Brittney Braden |
I think this article in so many words is bs. I own and train Pit Bull Terriers and I have never had a problem. How can we blame a dog for what it is taught? Pit Bulls are not naturally mean or dangerous they are loving and very intelligent animals but in the hands of the wrong onwer they can become aggressive. With that said I think the law of banning them is unfair and extreme. |
3/22/2007 |
| Sydney |
Why would anyone have a pit bull? They are KNOWN to be vicious! Has anyone ever heard of a attack poodle?, people getting attacked by rat terriers? Pit Bulls are awful and you have to wonder what type of people have these? Surely educated people are too smart for this breed that only knows one thing....to kill. |
3/20/2007 |
| katrina wolff |
My 10 year old Corgi was recently killed by the neighbor's two pit bulls. They came over into my yard and killed him under our porch. I would like to be a part of an organization that puts restraints or completly bans this breed of dog. Please let me know how I can help. |
3/20/2007 |
| Jess |
i dont think there should be a ban on pitbulls. It should be stricter on who has them as pets and how they look after them. They should be registered and checked regularly for the behaviour. |
2/28/2007 |
| amy ryall |
i think she is stupid and ignorant a dog is only viscious if it is trained to be and when they are puppies they do not automatically turn viscious they are taught by the owners praising aggressive behaivour towards people so dont blame the pitbull terriers for the way some of them are brought up to be. anyway we shouldnt expect dogs to be nice all the time dont forget they were once wild animals and should be treated with the same respect as is given to animals in a zoo or in the wild, so dont blame them for the way they are balme your selves because if it wasent for them where would we be today!!. more to the fact what job would dog trainers be doing if we didnt have dogs. |
2/27/2007 |
| Jo |
My name is Jo and in my last email i stated that dogs are what you make them . i live in england and my parents have bred english staffordshire bull terriers for many years and even had a champion winner at crufts and many other dog shows. when selling our pups in the past we have never had any problems or negative feed back from buyers. please let me give you some advice having a dog that looks are hard is not big and is not clever , making a person feel uncomfortable around you because of your dog is not big and clever your dogs are pets people not killing machine or something to make money off for your entertainment anyone who miss treats or abuses dogs are unworthy of looking after anything if they can do that to a dog what they hell would they do to say a child who could not attack or fight back .i feel very strongly about all the comotion about dogs attacking children. if your dog is not safe around children do the sensible thing and do notleave your child unattended with a dog.Some dogs do not have the patience for children the same as people don't have patience for other people i could sit here all night and list any amounts of defences against dogs as like i said before you treat your dog with rescept and the CORRECT discipline and your dog WILL respect others Thankyou for your time in reading my comments if you wish to give me your advice or comments please write to 22 lowthian road hartlepool england ts26 8an |
2/26/2007 |
| Jo Noble |
I am a true believer and always will be that dogs are the way theyare because of their owners |
2/26/2007 |
| Desire |
I have a beautiful American Strafford shire Terrier or "Pitt Bull", and there are many misconceptions about them. I see the prejudice against this group and it make me sad. My Dog is a 2 year old male, who has never hurt anyone. He is one of the sweetest dogs that I have ever met. I have grown up with many dogs in my life; I have met some aggressive ones, but not one breed that I can stereotype as aggressive. The American Strafford shire Terrier is a very strong breed that had originally bred to take down bores for hunters; this is the reason for the strength. If you look up the definition of Pitt Bull you will find that there are many breeds that fall into that category, so I do not see how you can say that all "Pitt Bulls" are aggressive and you refuse to work with them. I am sorry that you are so ignorant that you automatically hear a name and label them. I am mostly disappointed that you are a trainer who is making these untrue statements. After reading your article it is apparent that you do not really know your subjects and do not respect them. I personally would not take my dogs to you for training. I have other dogs that get along well with my American Strafford shire Terrier. After 2 years he has not once shown any aggression. I hope that someday our Country can over come these prejudices, toward human and animal, and being a trainer I would hope you would support our fight against prejudices. |
2/13/2007 |
| Crystal |
You're crazy. My name is Caystal and I'm 17 years old. I live in Missouri. last may my boyfriend bought me a 5 month old emale red nosed pit, she is ANYTHING but mean! i have two other dogs, one heeler mix namedd bunni and her first born daughter heeler and german pointer mix. my pit baby is the dog you could steal right out of the yard where as my heeler mix bunni is the one you'd have to worry about. People listen to the media saying pit bull attack here pit bull attack there...that's bull and that's just people who aren't taking the proper proccedures to proper training and early socializing |
2/12/2007 |
| kelly |
AND LUKE YOU SHOULD DIE I would love to see you locked up people like you should be shot . |
2/3/2007 |
| VANESSA |
IN REGARDS TO ALIE COMMENTS ALIE GO TO HELL YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT YOU STUPID HUMAN |
2/3/2007 |
| vanessa |
In regards to this I think its bull ! I think people need to gather there facts and get more educated than being ingnorant it makes me really sick to my stomach any breed or animal can be a threat.So if companies are looking to do this then Good Luck cause they will be losing alot of bussiness |
2/3/2007 |
| Chris |
its not the dog thats dangeres its the owner. |
1/29/2007 |
| debbie |
i have a puppy rott and i dont know how to train her every thing i try doesnt work any suggestions |
1/20/2007 |
| nicki |
If people are afraid of pitbulls because gangbangers use them for fighting why dont we ban the gangs or we should call them urban terrorists thats what they are.Blaming an entire breed of dog for societies problems instead of looking at the real problem is absurd.The sad truth is more children are killed by their parents than by all dog breeds combined!The real problem always has and always will be bad people.We should place the blame where it belongs and not on animals and inanimate objects! |
1/17/2007 |
| Annamarie |
I think that it is a shame that many uneducated people, especially dog trainer Jennifer Segal, only hurt the already bad reputation that pit bull terriers have. If you are going to be in the business of dog training, you need to do your utmost to do RESEARCH on all dog breeds. Unfortunately, because pit bulls are known for their brute strength and loyalty, many irresponsible people take these specific dogs in as pets and continue this negative perception of the breed. Please take this chance to actually do research, and after searching just a short while, you will find that The American Temperament Test Society, Inc. (ATTS) breed statistics as of December 2005 show an 83.5% passing rate for the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier and an 84.7% passing rate for the Staffordshire bull terrier, as compared to an 81.2% average pass rate for all dog breeds. |
1/12/2007 |
| Jordan |
I think dogs should be welcome it |
1/10/2007 |
