Should large potentially dangerous dog breeds such as Pit Bulls and Presa Canarios require a license

[HillWilliam]

92. Training should be required for **ALL** dog owners

I've raised and trained dogs for 30 years. Every single time I'm asked to correct a behavior or set of behaviors, I have to start with the human. It's the human's job to raise a dog right, just like it's a human's job to raise their own kids right. Nine times out of nine-and-a-quarter, correcting the human will correct the dog eventually. Nine times out of nine, "bad" dog behaviors are the direct result of either the human's ignorance or lack of motivation to teach a dog what is expected of a good citizen.

I'll tell you this: I'm a damnsight more afraid of little yappy dogs than I am of *any* large breed. Little dogs tend to be overbred, over-spoiled, under-trained. They're fast and unpredictable. They're most often vicious largely from a lack of supervision and proper training. I'll approach a large dog a helluvalot faster than I will a little one. Ever. I'll say it again: I've been raising and training a helluva long time.

It's irresponsible to take on a living, breathing thing without understanding its needs and how to make sure it becomes and remains a good citizen, REGARDLESS of breed.