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Does an american pitbull terrier make a good pet2007-11-25 3:00:56

I want to get a dog. I have researched many breeds and really like the

american pitbull terrier, but due to there reputation i am a little unsure about getting one.

Answers:

They can and do make great pets for the right family. I have 2, one rescued off the street and one adopted from an actual rescue.

Do not believe the media hype! A well socialized, well bred, well trained pitbull is a wonderful loyal and loving companion.

I do not suggest purchasing one. These dogs are being way over bred, and so many are put to death.

I suggest locating a pitbull rescue in your area. http://www.pbrc.net is a great place to start your search. Ask the rescue questions like, are the dogs all spayed and neutered prior to adoption? Are they vaccinated? Are they temperment tested?

Ask to meet the available dogs. Make a couple of visits if you have to. Interact with them and see how they interact with others.

Please email me if you have any concerns or questions about the breed that I can help you with.

training@libertydogtraining.co.

http://www.libertydogtraining.com.

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the owners all all asses

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It's true that they have a bad reputation, but that is because a lot of people use them for fighting and breed them to be mean. If you get one, just make sure you have proper training from the beginning. It's all up to the owner how the dog turns out.

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The key words are socialization and training. Pits can be dog agressive so watch out for that. I have known 5 pits in my life and only one ever cam close to lungeing at me and even that was my fault, I broke rule number 1 with dogs "don't pick up one of my charges if i don't know you. I regestered that it was a pit i petted said pit then I picked up the kid was nanny for and swung her up on my shoulders..I forgott I was not introduced to said pit yet. My mistake if I had gotten bitten it would have been my own fault instread I set the kid down and let her introduce me to her friends dog. Amy (the dog) and I becme fast friends.the treats ddn't hurt either. I wanted a Pit but my townhouse comunity won't allow them sooo good pets? yes!! welcome pets? not allways.

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Yes if you do not have small kids they are a great breed,but i raised pits for 10 years an did not have one person to get attacked,when my daughter was born i got out of pits. these dogs do not like small things why i do not know,it was not worth the risk.

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Read the Dog Encyclopedia. They say the Pitt's are very loyal and great with kids. They really rave about them in the book, however everything I have heard has always been the complete opposite. Personally, I would not get one just because of the possible risk, especially around children. But if you feel you can control a very dominant breed, then maybe it would be okay for you. Poor dogs got a bad rap because of their history and people buying them to show they are "tough". Every Pitt bull I have ever come into contact with was very aggressive, but so were their owners.