Opinion How do we fix our pit bull problem in the United States?

[Captain Davis]

I’m not sure what can be done, but I think we can all agree that it’s time to act. We can’t let this go on. It’s eating away at the very fabric of our being.

 

[Hatorade]

What's up with your AV? lol

Oh, just your typical porno where a prissy white chick claims she likes ass only to have this chick appear and almost suffocate her......good stuff

 

[ryan3434]

Growing up my neighbors had to American pits.
Both great dogs to people but I couldn't tell you how many glass windows and screens they had to replace from the dogs going through them to get a cat or dog walking by..

 

[TRYHARD 2001]

Growing up my neighbors had to American pits.
Both great dogs to people but I couldn't tell you how many glass windows and screens they had to replace from the dogs going through them to get a cat or dog walking by..

The remarkable thing about pitbulls (well, ONE of the remarkable things) is how hard and dense their skulls are. You just rap your knuckles on their head and you would swear it was a brick.

I don't know, they're beautiful dogs but they're just so prone to absolutely snapping that I'd rather not have one in my house, even though I would have little to no fear for my children's safety around one. It's what happens to those outside the pack/any animal that passes by that would have me concerned. I'm not sure how effective a breed ban actually is either mind you, although up here in Canada I know they banned them in Ontario. I can see a bunch of pittie pups being registered as something else that looks quite similar...

Sometimes it can be hard to tell what exactly a pit is.

 

[Strategery]

My pit is a huge baby (she may lick you death); my son's is even more so. Pits can be dangerous because of their breeding, but I've met far more aggressive dogs.

It's people like you who are the main problem. Nobody ever said all pits are evil. Your logic is child level.
The undeniable fact is that stats clearly show a disproportionate representation for serious damage by pits.

 

[ultramanhyata]

My pit is a huge baby (she may lick you death); my son's is even more so. Pits can be dangerous because of their breeding, but I've met far more aggressive dogs.

My sister had a pit for about 15 years (he died) and he was a big baby. Always around young children, never had an issue.

The problem is that this is the same story told about the dogs that suddenly "snap" and either kill or grievously maim a human (or animal).

Today's "big baby" can become tomorrow's killer. The evidence and statistics absolutely bear it out. But the owners of "sweet" pits believe their animal is a special exception. It's a dangerously ignorant perspective.

 

[ultramanhyata]

It's people like you who are the main problem. Nobody ever said all pits are evil. Your logic is child level.
The undeniable fact is that stats clearly show a disproportionate representation for serious damage by pits.

He's a blame-the-owners guy. He wants to believe the only pits who maim and kill were once chained to basement walls in crack houses being starved for the next big underground dog fight. But broke loose and wreaked havoc.

 

[Fla graplr]

I have not a seen a bigger variance in a dog breeds temperament than I do with pits. Not breeds are pretty predictable in their temperament and personality. Pits hit the full spectrum ranging from the sweetest loving dogs, to looking like they ant to rip me any my pup to shreds. So I am always cautious

 

[PlayswellwithLawnDarts]

M-4 10.5” SBR with a selector switch set on three round burst.

 

[KeepItRealist]

Nothin'.

It's like blaming guns for having shitty owners. Pitbulls aren't the problem.

 

[Judoka1532]

The easy answer would be to just simply ban them like other first world countries have been doing, but I don't think that could happen now because it's not just stupid poor people or overly aggressive types that are into them. I just saw a 110lb woman with about a 60lb male pit with his balls still swinging in the grochery store with one of those fake service dog vests. The thing was growling every time she pulled on its leash. Shit just makes me cringe.

There's been a movement over the last few decades that consists of people that have victimized these dogs and turned the notion of not liking them into some type of discrimination thing. Saying you think these dogs are dangerous is the equivalent of saying you think black people are dangerous to these types. It's like they don't understand the concept of selective breeding or something. The truth is that saying you're not a fan of pit bulls because they're not safe is no different than saying you're not a fan of three wheelers because they're not safe. They're man made.

Withut going into all the stats and common sense reasons as to why only a fucking idiot would want such a dog, this question is more for those that accept that these dogs have no place in society anymore.



How to we fix the problem? ......Special permits.......incredibly harsh penalties......get rid of animal shelters ......require all dogs to be spade or neutered or face confiscation?

Pit bills are just hard to judge man. Well raised pit bulls are generally great pets and get along with other animals. Throw in a tad of abuse and they are very susceptible to being violent and aggressive. And a large bully is hell once in attack mode. Women and children stand little chance. I understand there is some stigma behind them, but from my experience it might be warranted.

I think the larger problem we need to address is the abuse of all dogs in general. Dogs need stable environments to be what we intended them to be.

We need more data to make a decision on pit bulls

 

[Judoka1532]

Nothin'.

It's like blaming guns for having shitty owners. Pitbulls aren't the problem.

As a fellow conservative and pro-gun advocate, I feel you.

But I do think we need more credible data on pitbulls and dogs in generally to really understand how they respond to different environments.

The problem with the gun comparison is guns are inanimate and are only activated by people. Dogs on the other hand are a little more unpredictable especially considering no single dog has the same upbringing/experience and there is variation between breeds and dog-to-dog. My point is, there is only one controllable variance for guns-and that is the person using it. Dogs are an addition to their owners, but not 100% predictable. Hell, about a year ago a damn golden retriever bit me on the ass (true story).

Addition: I own a black lab/pit mix. He's a very good natured dog and has been showered with nothing but love. He's never acted aggressive towards people or animals. That is anecdotal evidence so to speak, however. Also, it could be that his "good nature" is influenced by his primary lab traits. I adopted him so i'm not 100% sure of his entire gene pool though.

 

[Lucifer Alpha]

Pitbulls are a victim of systemic racism.

 

[Don Quixote]

People need to stop breeding dogs that show vicious tendencies. Let the violent DNA die off.

 

[rob mafia]

It's people like you who are the main problem. Nobody ever said all pits are evil. Your logic is child level.
The undeniable fact is that stats clearly show a disproportionate representation for serious damage by pits.

lolz @ supporting a ban on all when you concede that only some. lolzors @ doing such while mocking someone for not wanting all blanketed by some.

clowns.

 

[rob mafia]

My sister had a pit for about 15 years (he died) and he was a big baby. Always around young children, never had an issue.

The problem is that this is the same story told about the dogs that suddenly "snap" and either kill or grievously maim a human (or animal).

Today's "big baby" can become tomorrow's killer. The evidence and statistics absolutely bear it out. But the owners of "sweet" pits believe their animal is a special exception. It's a dangerously ignorant perspective.

says one who wants to ban all because of a possibility that some might one day maybe do something.

lolz @ all these fake ass right-wingers being for bans.

 

[Ice That Jaw]

Here you go...

That is just fatal attacks. I'm more curious about the numbers on all attacks. Being attacked by a pitbull would extremely traumatizing to a normal person even if they were just bit lightly. That is a big deal.

 

[ultramanhyata]

says one who wants to ban all because of a possibility that some might one day maybe do something.

Wolf dogs are in a similar category. The majority are reasonably docile. But when they "snap" it can be deadly. Many states/cities have chosen to make it illegal to own them. Because it's not worth the risk to human life and limb.

There are over 300 other breeds of dogs to choose from if you want to be a dog owner. Grow up.

 

[Fluffernutter]

Super high renters insurance and homeowners insurance.

That will fix it.

 

[Farmer Br0wn]

From what I've seen, Pitbulls aren't any more or less aggressive than any other breed of dog, it's their capacity to inflict harm that is much greater than other dogs.

I have a tiny little dogo that would consume your very soul if only it's tiny half Chihuahua snout would let it.....