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

[pitbulllady]

113. I agree whole-heartedly with what you're saying.

As a multi-pit bull owner, your 3 points are EXACTLY what I feel are the biggest problems, and people like those piss me off more than just about anything else. I'm so glad to see someone else feels the same way.

I do believe, however, that a dog-aggressive pit bull can be re-conditioned to behave differently. Certainly, there are aspects and instincts that can never fully be conditioned out, but they can certainly be dampened and re-directed with consistent discipline.

Good pit bull owners realize that THESE ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS that need to be monitored and trained properly. They don't try to sugar-coat the prey drive that these dogs naturally have. Instead, they acknowledge it and address it.

They certainly don't leave a dog unattended with a baby or child.

You don't leave ANY dog unattended with a baby or child. Period. It's just stupid and irresponsible. You're BEGGING for something horrible to happen. Parents who do that should be charged with child endangerment. I don't care how nice and gentle Fluffy seems, they are an ANIMAL with INSTINCTS.