What are your thoughts on APBT?

Question

I have been reading about them I would love to hear from people that own them.

Answer 1

I have two PBT. Both are certified CGCs and one is an accomplished member of The Delta Society. He visits a local nursing home twice a week. These dogs are not born mean, it takes the horrible experiences provided by humans in order to make them this way. There are more cocker spaniel bites per year than akitas, pitt bulls, and rottweilers combined. Of notable mention, when PBT do bite they bite hard due to the strength that they have in their jaws. Mine are as gentle as can be. Both of them follow my son out to his bus stop every morning and walk back home after he gets on the bus. (Of course I make sure the dogs stay safe by supervising from the front door. I don't have to worry about my son). I didn't train them to be protective as this can sometimes promote aggression but the dogs think that walking to the bus stop is part of their "jobs."

The elderly people at the nursing home all love our visits and I am glad that it gives them something to look forward to. I wish I could tell my dog, in words, how much he means to so many people. Some residents of the nursing home only smile when his head is gently rested on their laps. He walks up to almost everyone, sticks his head through the sides of many wheelchairs and waits for a pat on the head. His picture has a place in countless rooms at the home and he is loved by all of the staff as well.

Pitbulls do not attack, unprovoked. There is always SOMETHING that leads them to attack. Everyone always says that children are attacked by a pitt bull and that it was unprovoked. This isn't true. There is always something. Cesar Millan, a well respected dog trainer and handler agrees. The reason for the attack isn't always on the surface, sometimes it takes a little research. Most of the time when small children are attacked it is because they have done something, even if it was in the past, to harm the dog physically. (i.e. pully ears, poking eyes, etc.) Later, when they go to pet the top of the dogs head with one finger sticking out the dog assumes that they will be poking an eye. Since the baby has now grown into a small child, the dog does not see them as a weekling anymore and decides to attack. This is just an example. I still can't believe that people still think that there is like an extra gene in a pitt that makes them unpredictable no matter what. Are people BORN serial killers?

Well, here is some first-hand information from a PBT owner. I hope you enjoyed the story.

Answer 2

I have a 1 1/2 year old APBT and he is an absolute sweetheart. I do rescue work and I have 12 other dogs and 5 cats besides him. I have a Chihuahua, Husky, German Shepherds, Keeschond, Rottweilers, Golden Retriever, Chow Chow, Great Pyrenees, and 3 month old Pyrenees puppies. My Pit, Harley, gets along and plays with all of my other animals. I also have a 2 year old niece that he plays with very gently. I trust him more than I do the Chihuahua or the cats.

Answer 3

I love ALL dogs, but will never again trust a pit bull
My own pit bull was absolutely the 'sweetest dog in the world', until he attacked and nearly killed my 3 year old daughter. (unprovoked)
My friend and neighbor's pit bull attacked her and mauled her leg, just because she told him "No, go lay down" when he was begging at the table.
My friend's pit bull attacked him while he was feeding him.
I work at a boarding/day care kennel. We have only 3 pit bull clients. None of them can be allowed to play with the other dogs, as they are always looking for a fight. These dogs are owned by the outstanding citizens of our town, who care enough to put them in day care while they work.
ALL of these were responsible owners, with well trained "sweet" pit bulls.
My friends run a pit bull rescue and show UKC p b's and poodles. They came home from a trip to the grocer's to find 3 poodles dead, and 1 wounded. The pit bulls were all bloody and happy.
Yes, many pit bulls are and stay wonderful pets. But many of them do not... I will never trust another.
Just look at the asker's questions for a couple of days. So many are about a dog aggressive pit bull, and how to make them not kill the other dogs, or tear the fence down trying to get at people and dogs, etc.

Answer 4

I'm a fan of Pitties and think they make wonderful dogs in the right hands. I'd trust a pit bull over one several small 'yappy' type dogs any day, since those are the only ones who've ever tried to bite me.

Answer 5

i have a 10 month old pitt, and he is the love of my life. we got him as a puppy and raised him how i wanted. it is believed by most people that they are aggresive adn killers. this can be true. it all depends on how you raise them. mine has been around other dogs, my cat, a newborn, and other kids of all ages. dont let anyone make your mind up for you. i bought the book the American Pit Bull Terrier by Joe Stahlkuppe. i got it at petsmart. it tells you how to socialize them, and feed them and love them. its an awsome book. if you are looking to get one definitely read up on them. they are the most loyal dogs ever. in fact i just got another puppy!! good luck.

Answer 6

i have two three year olds, one is a chaser (cats, squirrels, rabbits), one is a big fat log, and will or can barely roll over for a treat.

know where your puppy is coming from...not just bloodline -- while breeding does sometimes play a part in temperament the environment they are in prior to your adoption.

*socialize your dog, with other people, dogs/puppies and animals, this is not just for pitbulls, this is advice for any dog breed.

Answer 7

I have 1 5yr old APBT she is very sweet her name is stormy.

Answer 8

what is APBT? i'm just curious, sorry i can't answer your question.