Again! Can't stress this subject enough! Training, Socialization,.
It ain't the breed people!
It's the responsibility of the Master to make the dog.
Pits are wonderful animals.
A new quote from Forrest Gump: Stupid people make Stupid Dogs!
I get tense when I see a new Pit in the dog park. I relax when I see that their master is intent on making their dog acceptable to the rest.
Dogs are dogs, people are folks.
I'd rather deal with the dogs than their folks.
More Truth, Trust, and a lot less B.S.
Don't tell my how hard you've worked with your dog.
Turn 'em loose and show me how well they play together.
I "KNOW" my dog, I 'know' how she will react to others advances.
The first 5 minutes in the dog park are spent figuring out what is going on. My dog at my feet, observing, figuring out who she can dominate, who she can 'play' with , and who will play back.
Breed or size doesn't matter.
She likes to play!
And she knows to adjust her play to the dog she's playing with!
Wally, a Scottish Terrier, sent Tulsa home on several occasions with major puncture wounds in her throat, Tulsa tolerated this treatment, lying on her back, and pushing Wally away on occasion. But she invited the invasion. The wounds weren't life threatening, and the playtime was fulfilling for her and Wally.
Redundantly Yours,
John
