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Neighborhood problem turns violent
MikeQ:
--- Quote from: AtomSmasher on January 10, 2008, 01:23:36 am ---I agree that pitbulls are much more likely to "snap" and attack someone from out of nowhere then other breeds of dogs and that very few people who currently own pitbulls should be allowed to keep them, but I also believe that the percentage of them suddenly attacking someone can be greatly (but not totally) reduced with the proper training and upbringing.
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One thing to consider is that a lot of people own dogs and are irresponsible with them. If Pit Bull attacks were truly solely because of irresponsible owners the number of attacks by Pit Bulls vs other big breeds would be about the same. The "bad element" of people generally don't go out and buy pure bread dogs either. If it all came down to irresponsible owners, then the average mutt would be the "most hated dog" and not the Pit Bull.
Also, the whole reason the "bad element" of people own Pit Bulls is because of the vicious nature. The dog doesn't have a vicious nature because he is owned by the "bad element". The bad element encourages the vicious behavior but it is already there. It is not much different than tigers who have been trained their whole life and one day attack the trainer. They are inherently dangerous and have the potential to kill. No amount of training is going to change that, only better the odds that it won't happen.
tommy:
I also wanted to say sorry for calling you an idiot, mike. I lumped you in with others on this board and clearly you should not be.
MikeQ:
No problem. Thanks for the conversation.
AtomSmasher:
--- Quote from: MikeQ on January 10, 2008, 01:33:28 am ---They are inherently dangerous and have the potential to kill. No amount of training is going to change that, only better the odds that it won't happen.
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Exactly.
tommy:
Aren't you gonna say sorry for saying my dog is gonna kill me one day? :laugh2:
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