Responsible PitBull Ownership
Responsible dog ownership starts before getting a dog. Meaning you have done all the research about the breed you have chosen. You must understand that some breeds are prone to certain physical/behavioral/health problems and while other breeds have a propensity to other problems or issues. There is no such thing as a perfect dog. Dogs DO NOT teach themselves.
However, Bully Breed owners are held to a higher standard. A RESPONSIBLE Pit Bull owner must understand that their actions can impact the rights of others to own the Bully Breed. It is IMPERATIVE that Pit Bull owners become Advocates for the breed and as a model responsible ownership practices in their communities. Pit Bull owners must be responsible owners in order to help overcome the public's negative views of the breed brought about by the irresponsible and careless owners as well as the public believing the media.
There is No such thing as being too Responsible when it comes to your Pit Bull
1. NEVER allow your Pit Bull roam free, always walk your Pit Bull on a leash
2. NEVER leave your Pit Bull unsupervised around small animals ALWAYS supervise your children around any dog
TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LEASH YOUR PITBULL
However, Bully Breed owners are held to a higher standard. A RESPONSIBLE Pit Bull owner must understand that their actions can impact the rights of others to own the Bully Breed. It is IMPERATIVE that Pit Bull owners become Advocates for the breed and as a model responsible ownership practices in their communities. Pit Bull owners must be responsible owners in order to help overcome the public's negative views of the breed brought about by the irresponsible and careless owners as well as the public believing the media.
There is No such thing as being too Responsible when it comes to your Pit Bull
1. NEVER allow your Pit Bull roam free, always walk your Pit Bull on a leash
2. NEVER leave your Pit Bull unsupervised around small animals ALWAYS supervise your children around any dog
TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LEASH YOUR PITBULL
- It's a great good neighbor policy, preventing your dog from trespassing on neighbor's property during your walk. It also keeps your dog from jumping on people you encounter, ensuring that your dog has the chance of being properly introduced.
- Improved companionship. A well trained and leash-obedient dog is a pleasure to walk with.
- Walking your pet on a leash will prevent the spread of disease. It is less likely that your dog will be exposed to Parvo or Distemper. A leashed dog can be restrained from sniffing the droppings of other animals.
- A leash is commonly referred to as "Your Pet's Lifeline," protecting your pet from traffic and unrestrained animals. Accidents or animal bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet owners obey the leash law.
- An obedient and well behaved dog is a positive reflection of its owner.
- Re-locating your dog into another household is 100% easier if your dog is obedient and leash trained.
- It's a great way to reward your dog. Your dog will immediately respond with a wagging tail the moment he or she sees you holding the leash.
- It's a great identification tool, symbolizing that the dog has an owner, and enabling someone who sees the leash and identification tag attached to the dog's collar to find you if you and your pet should become separated.
- It's a great relief to wildlife, keeping your dog from chasing squirrels, deer and other wildlife.
- It's the law! The law is in place to protect other members of the public and your pet from injury
The 10 Commandments of Pit Bull Ownership
1. Thou shalt NEVER trust thy Pit Bull not to fight.
2. Thou shalt contain thy Pit Bull securely when not supervised by an adult.
3. Thou shalt NEVER leave thy adult Pit Bull alone and unsupervised with another dog.
4. Thou SHALT attend obedience classes most faithfully with thy Pit Bull.
5. Thou SHALT keep thy Pit Bull socialized with ALL KINDS of people.
6. Thy Pit Bull wilt NEVER be allowed off leash in a public place.
7. Thy Pit Bull wilt NEVER be allowed to roam free in thy neighborhood, EVER!
8. Thou SHALT take thy well-trained Pit Bull out in public and show him/her off — on leash for good breed PR.
9. Thy Pit Bull shalt go forth into the world as an ambassador of the pit bull breed.
10. THOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WRONG DONE BY THE DOGS! Source: Pit Bull Rescue Central, www.pbrc.net
2. Thou shalt contain thy Pit Bull securely when not supervised by an adult.
3. Thou shalt NEVER leave thy adult Pit Bull alone and unsupervised with another dog.
4. Thou SHALT attend obedience classes most faithfully with thy Pit Bull.
5. Thou SHALT keep thy Pit Bull socialized with ALL KINDS of people.
6. Thy Pit Bull wilt NEVER be allowed off leash in a public place.
7. Thy Pit Bull wilt NEVER be allowed to roam free in thy neighborhood, EVER!
8. Thou SHALT take thy well-trained Pit Bull out in public and show him/her off — on leash for good breed PR.
9. Thy Pit Bull shalt go forth into the world as an ambassador of the pit bull breed.
10. THOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY WRONG DONE BY THE DOGS! Source: Pit Bull Rescue Central, www.pbrc.net
FROM A WISE FRIEND :)
A truly RESPONSIBLE Pit Bull owner, whose dog is trained, and socialized, has no need of a 'break stick'. If you trust your dog, and KNOW your dog, you have no need of a break stick. Only DOG FIGHTERS use them or people who THINK they are responsible Pit owners. The only reason you need a break stick is because you either don't or can't trust your own dog, or you have no faith in your own or anyone else's training techniques. A harness gives you better control. Grabbing one or both dogs by their hind legs, thereby removing their center of balance and gravity, is a far more effective way to break up a fight. As far as getting the jaws to 'release'; locking jaws are a myth. Real American Pit Bull Terriers are sweet, loyal, affectionate, loving, good with kids, family dogs. To portray them as anything else is just contributing to the problems that this breed and the humans who love them, have to deal with on a daily basis! It is our responsibility to make them good canine citizens, to teach them proper behavior, and make them good ambassadors for their breed. Accentuate the good, and the bad will become a nonissue.