Please direct any questions to the mod team. [–]ColdThiccMei -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (2 children), I think that if an owner shows even very little aggression to the Pitbull, it might have a chance to be aggressive, but with a COMPLETELY loving family, I dont think it's dangerous at all. So it’s not the dog...it’s the owner. Genetics don't exist in a vacuum and affect temperament nearly as much as y'all claim. Sample size greatly contributes to the viability of data. They were also bred to protect their owner humans, derp. The pit bulls "sensitivity" puts them at risk of becoming "unbalanced by constantly reflecting the symptoms of their handler's PTSD," they determined. [–]Synthtastic[S] 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (1 child). I will never understand people who want to be wrong on purpose. But thats with pits, german shepherds, boxers or any breed. Are you saying that this is all because of owners? Dogmen consider pit bull terriers, who they commonly call "100% bulldogs," to be the ultimate canine gladiator. Bad dogs come from bad/irresponsible dog owners. Rule 3: Do not post opinions that are heavily posted/have been on the front page recently. Pit bull is also not a breed, it’s a type of dog that has been used to describe up to 20 different breeds.   You can’t confirm shit. /r/entitledparents is a place you can put all those wonderful stories of moms or dads thinking that because they have kids they are entitled to everything. If those same shitty owners raised golden retrievers the same way, then golden retrievers would be doing that shit. Your post must be an opinion. Please note that while these anti-pit bull articles always cite stats that seem to single out the “breed” pit bull (American Pit bull Terrier) almost never do the studies themselves use the term as a breed and usually refer to “pit bull type dogs”. Not a proposal. This is the origin of their names, pit bulls. It's in the name, ffs. Below are some guidelines, and rules. Most recently the violations have included threats of violence against police and public officials. Things that make you go AWW! It has layers. I’d suggest they provide a source for that thing about temperament tests, but otherwise their point is a good one. Pit bulls were originally bred to bring down cattle in abattoirs, and also to bait and bring down big game (bears, bores, bulls) in a fighting pit. The Maryland Court of Appeals recently deemed pit bulls and pit bull mixes "inherently dangerous," but many animal experts and dog advocates believe the court overstepped its authority. Pit Bulls are banned in 12 countries around the world: New Zealand, Brazil,Belgium, Canada, France, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Norway, and the U. S.territory of Puerto Rico. Imagine if all retriever breeds were lumped together instead of there being a clear division between Golden’s, Labradors, Flat Coated, etc. Officially pronounced with a hard "J". [–]AutoModerator[M] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Because many of the are forced out of homes by nasty neighbors or home owners insurance. ( except for maybe chihuahuas), [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago* (13 children). A schutzhund trained dog lunging at the stranger is allowed, but if an untrained Siberian husky does the same, it may fail." Don't blame the poor dog for existing, blame shitty people for abusing them. The ATS is administered under controlled conditions, where the dog is being directly controlled by the owner. Some media claims about pit bulls … She had fun for hours alone. By Simon Worrall. We should exterminate the whole breed starting now. Fun fact, swimming pools are probably more dangerous than pit bulls in terms of child deaths per year. . [–]Synthtastic[S] 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (3 children), Of the 5,770 dogs involved in fatal and disfiguring attacks on humans occurring in the U.S. & Canada since September 1982, when I began logging the data, 4,043 (70%) were pit bulls; 4,874 (86%) were of related molosser breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, bull mastiffs, boxers, and their mixes. Towards threats. Not a rant. The "nanny dog" myth is just that--a myth. The whole "its the owner not the dog" is a factor when it comes to their aggressiveness, however pit bulls on their own are a violent breed and the risk of them snapping and hurting someone are too high to have them around children. Pit bulls are dangerous and should never be around children. Aggression here is checked against the breed standard and the dog’s training. From their test description page: "The stranger is never closer than 10 feet from the dog. -source is me training dogs for a while and having more problems with poodles, jack Russell’s, and boarder collies. His comments weren’t surprising. The pit bull type is particularly ambiguous as a "breed" encompassing a range of pedigree breeds, informal types and appearances that cannot be reliably identified. Yep. Welcome to r/Funny: reddit's largest humour depository, Funny, animated GIFs: Your favorite computer file type! It's a breed. [–]HpFictionFan 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (10 children). You could probably find many stories like that about any breeds. Yeah, cull can mean a few things which also includes throwing a bag of unfit pups in the river thus removing them from the gene pool... [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (8 children). No, Mr. or Ms. But my dog is the most sweet and loving dog there ever is. You’re right. Not a fact. “Every dog is an individual,” Gorant says. Some breads and personality mixes may be harder to train, so if you're a soy boy get a chihuahua. Not a question. Some states and cities have acted on the research: The state of Maryland has determined that pit bulls are \"inherently dangerous\" and all owners are liable for any injuries they cause, according to the Baltimore Sun.Even the U.S. Army has acknowledged that pit bulls are high-risk dogs; they are therefore prohibited in some military housing units.Pit bulls join several other breeds on the list of dogs that are recognized as more likely to attack … (PIT BULLS/BREED DISCRIMINATION) There’s no doubting the contentious divide in perceptions of pit bulls across the globe. While Pit Bulls are certainly strong, they aren’t the biggest of dogs. The ones we bred for our own pleasure, [–][deleted] -4 points-3 points-2 points 2 years ago* (13 children). The_Donald is a never-ending rally dedicated to the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. This applies for both your behaviour on the sub, and the opinions which you post. The handler’s 2 foot arm and the 6′ lead is added in for a total of 18 feet. I'd rather take a six hour train than a one hour flight. While Pit Bulls, including blue & red nose pits, are fairly healthy overall, like all dogs they are more prone to certain health problems. Myth #1: Pit Bulls have the strongest bite of any dog breed. About 80% of dog posts that I've seen on /all have been someones pit bull and sure enough the defense force is in the comments every time. [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (1 child), https://dogbitelaw.com/dog-bite-statistics/all-dog-bite-statistics lmao x 2. However, in less than a year, their pilot program fully broke down due to problems with the pit bull breed. The test standards are also fairly subjective. The owner’s handling of a dog defines its personality. I will say that some shelters have a limit for the number of pitbulls they take in because of how many are surrendered. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/barbara-kay-theres-no-argument-pit-bulls-kill, Here is a statement by a surgeon who routinely literally puts childrens' faces back together, unusually violent nature of pit attacks on children. They get a lot of flak for being deadly but I'm glad that surfer was in dangerous waters. Breeds like Pit Bulls, Boxers, Rottweilers, and Doberman Pinschers are more likely to cause fear and harsh judgment from passersby. Pitbulls were bred for tenacity and strength and in the hands of the wrong owner, these traits can manifest as dangerous aggression. 2 years ago. There are a lot of chihuahaus as well. I basically ignore anyone who tries to bring that argument up. As a visitor or member, you can help moderators maintain the community by reporting and downvoting rule-breaking content.". POSTS DIRECTLY ABOUT THIS SUBREDDIT ARE NOT ALLOWED. Many countries ban pit bulls as a dangerous breed but “there’s no science that bears that idea out,” says this author. No, this isn't censoring criticism, they're just overposted. [+]BigFadTiddyNips comment score below threshold-8 points-7 points-6 points 2 years ago (0 children). The pit bull parents I spoke to had nothing but love and good things to say about their furry friends – not a single account of viciousness. Back in the day, this breed was meant to hunt lions! The only truly aggressive pit's I've met had piece of shit owner's. I worked at a shelter and have been trained to understand animal behavior... Also have lots of life experience mate. I didn’t link memes as my sources lol. Also consider that dog fighters still have to cull the majority of the pups their dogs have due to not being adequate to their purposes (they lack “gameness”). I've been noticing over the last little while that Reddit has a pit bull problem. [+][deleted] comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (7 children). Today, we’re going to learn about symptoms & preventive measures for common pit bull health conditions. How they define a 'threat' is your responsibility. Those numbers would likely be far higher than those attributed to “pit bulls”. She wanted to keep this big teddy bear of a dog. [–]RandomePerson 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children). Support for these laws is based on the misconception that pit bulls are more dangerous and prone to aggression than other dog breeds. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Rule 1: Your post must be an unpopular opinion. In other words, Golden Retrievers only fail against a standard set by Goldens. This subreddit is intended for posting your own personal tattoos, but also includes: tattoo flash and tattoo paintings from approved submitters. Dog's are a reflection of their ownes. I love pitbulls but the “nanny dog” thing is so much fabricated bullshit. But they have relationships with shelters (like mine) so they can get them adopted back out as companion animals. However I have a little cousin around the age of 8. A number of the dog bite stories published about them name the breed incorrectly and either never post retractions or post them quietly, so they are not noticed. [–][deleted] 20 points21 points22 points 2 years ago (8 children). If you are gonna teach your dog to be mean to other people,he will. I've been noticing over the last little while that Reddit has a pit bull problem. A subreddit for sharing those miniature epiphanies you have that highlight the oddities within the familiar. Mildly interesting stuff. Most of the stigma around pit bulls stems from their association with minorities and poor people. The point is that a minority of a given litter of puppies display the proper drive to use as fighting dogs. Soooo, yeah. [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (3 children). Please make sure to upvote well written unpopular/controversial opinions, and downvote badly written opinions OR popular opinions. /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. Pit Bulls were bred to fight and be agressive, and what do you know, they do a pretty good job, [–][deleted] -4 points-3 points-2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Did you know when pittbulls first came around it was elitist to have them because only the super rich had them. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. To answer the question: are pit bulls dangerous? These golden puppers are so misunderstood. Wow I've never found a more perfect moment to use a sentence out of the book of reddit culture. [–]BrianDynasty -4 points-3 points-2 points 2 years ago (4 children). Your one stop sub for doggos, woofers, shoobs, puggos, cool doggos, sleepy doggos, lomg doggos, very fast doggos running at incredible hihg speeds, also puppers. Also, do you read? That is from the article I linked and I'm sure you can find more stats on google. quarantine_message: "It is restricted due to significant issues with reporting and addressing violations of the Reddit [Content Policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy). Not necessarily for aggression issues but likely other issues such as patience and obedience. In addition, the dog is allowed to repeat the test an unlimited number of times before "passing". [–]godOfPower -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (0 children). A place for really cute pictures and videos! [–]ColdThiccMei -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children), Not as typical in domesticsted dogs, though. A highly contentious and emotional question is on the ballot over the city's ban on pit bulls and Tuesday night, 9Wants to Know will share the perspectives of opposing forces … Per the ATTS website: "Comparing scores with other dogs is not a good idea" and the test "takes into consideration each breed's inherent tendencies". Because most of their dogs "washed out," the group was then stuck with pit bulls they could not adopt out. I work with some trainers that train service animals and the only reason they don’t use pit bull type dogs as service dogs more often is because of the general stigma. Let’s be honest… We have all heard stories about Pit Bulls that attack people, about Pit Bulls that attack animals… About Pit Bulls that do this, that… And it is very rare to hear something positive about this dog breed.But, is all of that true? A place for responsible gun owners and enthusiasts to talk about guns without the politics. Username checks the fuxk out. They are certainly dangerous. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. Moreover, pit bulls successfully pass the American temperament test, which assesses friendliness. Pit Bulls don't fail against a Golden standard; they fail against a Pit Bull standard. The cycle builds upon itself as news agencies publicize the “Pit bull attacks.” The Pit bull may deserve the title as most dangerous dog, but is likely not that much more dangerous than the Rottweiler if any. They are a dangerous breed, and blaming owners alone for vicious attacks by pit bulls does a disservice to public safety. They are extremely aggressive because they have been bred that way. There is simply no legitimate case of these dogs being bred to be good around children. This should just be in the sidebar since people most misinformed anti-pitbull posts here almost every day. A place for sharing videos, gifs, and images of animals being bros. Aww, cripes. Too bad every temperament study ever done on dog breeds shows that pit bulls are one of the least innately aggressive breeds that exists. What did I say that is crazy? So people who know how to be with pitbulls should have them, [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (1 child). This doesn’t confirm anything. Pit bulls should not be handled by weak people. [–][deleted] 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (6 children), [–][deleted] -5 points-4 points-3 points 2 years ago (5 children). When these studies lump multiple breeds under one heading (pit bull type) they tend to skew the figures pretty dramatically. You’re saying that they’re all innately aggressive. Please try posting after your account is over 48 hours old. Opinions that are constantly posted here are not allowed. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association , that's because the CDC stopped collecting breed data on dog attacks 1998. [–]ilikemath2 -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (12 children), [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (11 children), [–]ilikemath2 -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (10 children), [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (9 children). [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (4 children), Do we really need to bring IQs into this because I don't feel like seeing myself on r/iamverysmart, [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (3 children). It's not that the owners are "a factor," it's that owners are the entire factor. I clearly said 'if you raise them right'. This is because of a long history of dog fighting and fake news. Here is a statement by a surgeon who routinely literally puts childrens' faces back together. Your post or comment was removed because your account is brand new. Pitbulls can be not dangerous as long as you give them the attention they needed. You still haven’t addressed my point. The developer supported, community run subreddit dedicated to the Fortnite: Battle Royale game mode by Epic Games. So, I would like to hear your points. The other dog breeds with smaller sample sizes are misrepresented. During the 13-year period of 2005 to 2017, canines killed 433 Americans. You are retarded. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (9 children). Pit Bulls 4 Patriots was launched in 2011 as a specialty group only training rescued pit bulls to help military vets with PTSD. This is a measure to counteract spam. But no one says that these dogs are dangerous to humans, so why do they think differently about pit bulls? [+]FilthyKataMain comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (0 children), As someone who has worked with animals for over 25 years, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, You have absolutely 0 fucking clue what you're talking about, [–]ilikemath2 -4 points-3 points-2 points 2 years ago (32 children), https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/5-reasons-why-pit-bulls-are-misunderstood/, https://americanpitbullfoundation.com/problem-people-pit-bulls/, https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/pit-bull-ban-aggressive-dog-breed-bronwen-dickey/, [–][deleted] 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (31 children), Shelters are overflowing with these beasts for a reason and I can confirm that it's not all because "problem people", [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (14 children), Are shelters overflowing with them because people give them up more often or because there are just so fucking many more of them than almost anything else? I had a pit bull type dog that was therapy certified, and in my opinion as an animal care professional I’m much more cautious around several other breeds. (See Merritt Clifton, 'Pit Bull Roulette' killed 38,000 other animals in 2017.) I also learned that pitbulls and a few other breeds are bred for violence. How a dog behaves under controlled conditions with lots of repetition is not an accurate portrayal of how dogs will behave in environments with new and unexpected stimulus. [–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (7 children). [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (2 children). Please have a clear, self contained opinion as your post title, and use the text field to elaborate and expand on why you think/feel this way. You’re a fucking moron. [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (12 children). (self.unpopularopinion). I have also met some aggressive pits who I would not trust around kid's but the owner's were a real piece of work, I'll say that. [+]FloridianFlamingo comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (2 children). This is blatantly false, and it should be obvious. About 80% of dog posts that I've seen on /all have been someones pit bull and sure enough the defense force is in the comments every time. this is for rare puppers, sometimes other animols are allowed if they're cute :). Change my mind. Probably for therapy certification or as a service candidate. In fact, by all the statistics we have, pit bull dogs are some of the worst dogs you can have around small children. I've been caught in a couple insane discussions about these dogs. When a post/comment is removed or deleted, you should still have the option to read it, Saying “I believe in science” doesn’t make your opinion more valid or intelligent than another person. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. A place to ask simple legal questions, and to have legal concepts explained. We are living in a golden age of peace and prosperity, people have just become too spoiled to realise it. A pit bull that has a normal upbringing with good owners is one of the calmest, friendliest dogs you can possibly have. Did you miss the part about having to cull most of those pups due to lack of desired traits? And often are a lump of different dogs. Before we continue, we must first clarify what the “pit bull breed” is. Anyone know the best place to look up those stats? The officer, who happened to be a Black male, said he believed pit bulls are dangerous dogs not meant for public exposure. We enjoy the memes, but please keep them off the sub. The AKC actually recommends pit bulls as one of the best family pets you can possibly own. Are the dogs that evil and dangerous like in the stories? Animals in general (especially more dangerous and aggressive animals) have been known to turn on their owners, even if they're treated in a "completely loving" manner. No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or general bigotry. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/barbara-kay-theres-no-argument-pit-bulls-kill, [–]AutoModerator[M] [score hidden] 2 years ago stickied comment (0 children). Stories about spoiled children with their entitled parent(s) are also welcome. Also, there is a heavy bias on not only media reporting of pit bull attacks but also for victims of dog attacks to label the dog that attacked them as “pit bulls” regardless of actual breed. [+]sonander2 comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (0 children). Pit Bulls: Separating The Myths From The Facts. Visual determination of dog breed is known to not always be reliable.45 And witnesses may be predisposed to assume that a vicious dog is of this type. How many words is that so far, like a hundred? I guess that's that folks. I like getting washouts, they’ve usually already mastered basic obedience which makes them easier to adopt. https://www.adoptapet.com/blog/for-over-100-years-pitbulls-were-our-babysitters/, [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (0 children). One opinion. I work at an animal shelter and most times it's the owner not the dog. [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (0 children). [–][deleted] 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (2 children), All I have to say is check out emergency room stats. In the newly released book, Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon, author Bronwen Dickey … That's one way to look at it. If your post is just one sentence it will be removed. Some opinions are so inappropriate/offensive that they'll be removed as hate posts. Yes, as would the AKC and the scientists who run temperament tests and consistently find that pit bulls are naturally one of the least aggressive breeds. I've learned that there is no way to change someone's opinions, especially if they have their heart wrapped around an idea. [–][deleted] 15 points16 points17 points 2 years ago* (2 children), I'm so pleased people are talking about this. I have a rhodesian ridgeback dog. And at that time pit bulls were nicknamed the nanny because they were amazing with children! Remember, there was also a trend of children being posed with fairies and other fantastical creatures as well. I asked them what their canine kids were really like – bad reputation, … In the earlier part of the twentieth century, there were some photos of children with pit bull dogs, but these were more in-line with fantastic photography than a statement on the trustworthiness of the dogs in question. r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. A pitbull did a good deed. And some are, not all, [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (5 children). They should be illegal. That’s provably false. I don't think any dogs should be around children AT ALL. Pit bulls are the No. I also high doubt they were testing temperaments to determine whether they were reliable "service candidates", as pitbulls aren't common service dogs and aren't even recommended. Pit bulls are dangerous and should never be around children. Just reported. Saying "Don't Listen to the Haters" or "Don't change for anyone" is very closed-minded. Hahaha wow. and join one of thousands of communities. They should be the companions of strong capable leaders who have their life together, who can give good discipline and care to their pets. [–]scoonbug -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children). "The founders' home became filled with dogs and we were thus unable to take in new service dog candidates to train," states the group. Finding pit bull facts is a challenge. Once again, pitbulls are not dangerous if people know everything about Pitbull and understand them well. If you have a pitbull, any medical practice will tell you to not leave children alone around them and to be careful yourself. [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]Calac64 -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (2 children). Of the 3,532 people who were disfigured, 2,571 (73%) were disfigured by pit bulls; 3,050 (87%) were disfigured by molosser breeds. Like puppies, bunnies, babies, and so on... Normal pit bulls dont kill babies at the sound of a door-knock, [–]AmericanAnarchy -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (0 children). Here you'll find content that will help you train your dogs. Pit bulls make up about 6.5 percent of the total U.S. dog population. “Pit bulls are just dogs and if they are not raised properly and socialized and treated right, they can have behavior problems. Pit bulls pass temperament tests above almost every other breed. In my experience, the lay public will call any mixed breed short haired dog over 40 pounds a pit or pit mix, so the term is basically useless as an identifier. Pit bull victims are attacked by trusted family pets or pit bulls that escaped their property or strayed. Pit Bull Fancier, nobody has proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that they’re particularly violent. Pffft, [–]RandomePerson 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (1 child), [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]BrianDynasty -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (6 children). If what you say is true, ALL these pups would be “dead game” with little to no variability in temperament or aggression. To some, these dogs are considered dangerous killers who should be banned outright, whereas others view them as misunderstood victims of breed discrimination.. Stuff that interests you. This community is geared towards modern, force-free methods and recommendations. Even the head of the American Pit Bull Foundation, which provides information about pit bulls, thinks people are the problem, not pit bulls. I adopt out dogs to some trainers that train service animals. Not a showerthought. Pit bulls are notorious, so people often will identify an aggressive dog as a Pit bull when the breed is not truly known. Pit bulls are dangerous and should never be around children. Yea. A lot of people treat dog's as humans and they are pack animals. Things that make you say "What the F*ck". If their training skills are on par with their web design skills I’m not surprised that they had problems. I know a lot of people with pits or pit mixes and they are great, even around their kid's. What began as a "breed advocacy" service dog stunt in 2011, ended in near disaster. [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago* (11 children). Pictures, videos, articles and questions featuring and about cats. [–]Allthethrowingknives 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (0 children), i mean i still have a scar on my leg from being attacked by a pitbull so maybe i'm biased but i agree, [–]imangryandsad 16 points17 points18 points 2 years ago (1 child). The reason that specific pit bulls live up to the negative name is because the dog was bred to be far stronger than, well, anything, and when paired with abusive owners they become aggressive. Pit bulls are the dog of choice amongst dogmen, individuals who fight their pit bulls against other pit bulls. Pit bulls do not attack more often than other dogs. The idea that a dog (or any animal) is nothing more than it’s breeding is ridiculous. Try it out lol. Any opinion that is not well thought out, incoherent, internally contradictory or otherwise nonsensical is subject to removal. Please try and elaborate on your opinion and justify your position. 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