Pit Bulls Were Never "Nanny Dogs". Never. It's A Myth

[Demo_Chris]

50. He would say "No shit sherlock"

Not to be rude, but EVERY breed has it's own unique attributes. I have spent years handling, training, and occassionally retraining dogs as a hobby, including for competition. If you do not understand the HUGE difference between a dog like a GSD and a Lab, you have no business owning the dog. And this is equally true with Pit Bulls.

I am not afraid of Pits. I am terrified of Pit Bull owners discussing their dogs as if they were anything other than what they are -- an aggressive, powerful, and unpredictable breed. That's what they are. That doesn't mean they are a bad breed, and there are actually far more deadly breeds out there, but you have to understand and work with the dog accordingly. Every time I read someone talking about their pit bull like it's a freaking Retriever I cringe inside.

And no, "socializing" isn't the end, it's barely the beginning. This is a breed that requires a skilled owner and trainer that watches every single thing the dog does, every moment, and you have to know what you are looking for. You have to KNOW what the dog is thinking. You have to be willing to spend hours each day working with that animal. If you don't then don't own the breed. Buy something else. And in the meantime stop spreading nonsense about how gentle the breed is.

For what it's worth, I spent most of my adult life with aggressive breeds. I know exactly how to handle them and I can read a dog like a book. I gave up on them because I do not have the hours a day it takes to own one responsibly. And odds are very good that most of the people who own them don't either.