How can a breed of dog be blamed for the fact they are owned by people who never learned anything about them?

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Or they live in a municipalities where self rightious animal control seems entirely taken up with other matter, none of them having to do with either enforcing good laws already on the books, or picking up stray's on the loose. Fact, there is no scientifitic proof that genetics can cause a breed of dog to be aggressive, vicious or dagerous.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

"there is no scientifitic proof that genetics can cause a breed of dog to be aggressive, vicious or dagerous."

Actually...yes there is. It's called genetic engineering. Whether it be through strict breeding protocol...or in labs. Border collies were bred to be herders, golden retrievers were bred with gentle dispositions, terriers were bred to be hunters, and the list goes on. From physical attributes, physiological attributes to behavioral attributes. There are learned behaviors and hard-wired behaviors. The hard-wired ones are genetically imprinted.

Our animal control helped passed a BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) within the city limits. I was...and still am...furious. It's made adopting out our pit bulls from our organization much harder with the restrictions the city has passed. Some of our dogs are missing out on some really good homes. We are not affiliated with animal control at all.

Unfortunately...it's called fall-out when the people who own the dogs in an irresponsible manner pass that bad fortune down to the dogs we know can be so much more. They're doing this to punish the people...to make it harder for the wrong people to take in what could be a stick of dynamite in the wrong hands. If people really want the dogs...they'll adhere to the restrictions and do what it takes to bring in one of the bully breeds. Thank goodness it hasn't come to an all out ban. Many dogs would die. Blame it on the people who have done wrong by the dog. Blame it on the media for hyping up the stories. Where are they when the chihuahua caused a child to go through skin grafts after at attacked the child's face? Where were they when the pit bull that visited the elderly and sick did so much good to brighten the lives of those people...but now can never do so again because of the BSL that was passed in that area for a total ban of the breed?

It's certainly not fair. It's not fair to the breed, and it's not fair to those people that truly do love them.

Answer 3

I agree on the other hand there are people that know about the breeds but don't care, hence making it bad for all us caring animal lovers. My parents were vets and owned there own practice. So, I have been around alot of different animals, different breeds. Alot of these larger breeds have gotten a bad rap such as the... dobes, shepherds, pit bulls, huskies, rotts and chows. I have never had any bad experiences with any breeds mentioned nor others, I have not. Some of the smaller dogs can be more aggressive then the larger ones because they do not know that they are small or maybe its because they know they are small? In either case, I think some people just need something to complain about. Also gives states, car rental companies, hotels, apartment owners and Insurance companies opportunities to hike prices and make more money like these extended warranties. For our sakes I hope some people would just lighten up a tad. Happy holidays to you and yours!

Answer 4

However, the aggression does run in lineages, and can be genetic..so it helps to know your dog's background..no matter what the breed..
My lineage has a very famous dog 4 generations back, that never was in the show ring, but sired 60 champions..the books just say that he did not enjoy showing..His name was The Hermit... Years later, I spoke to a person who had leased him for 2 years. She told me the reason that he wasn't shown, is that even with good socialization, that he was just too aggressive to strangers and other dogs..
Well, out of his lineage I have had 2 pups that were drop-dead gorgeous, but totally aggressive, from the time that they could crawl...Their parents and grandparents were so very nice, that I had always wondered where these two came up with that characteristic..

Answer 5

Actually, you're wrong. Certain breeds ARE more agressive, and the police and animal control get fed up with seeing the same breeds constantly ripping the faces off of small children or killing smaller breeds of dog. Just because you or someone you like has one dog, of one of the breeds that is under scrutiny (typically pitbull), doesn't mean that breed isn't an overall problem. You should educate yourself on dog attack statistics before you rant about the animal control officers being the problem.

Answer 6

ought to's to possessing a dogs: -choose for a breed which will greater healthful your way of existence -while you're finding out to purchase a dogs, do no longer purchase from a puppy keep, yet a great breeder. -verify each and every person interior the better half and teenagers is in settlement and needs a dogs. -be sure you have adequate time for the dogs, and if no longer hire a pal to stroll him while you're at artwork. -be sure you could provide for the dogs, be it money sensible, wellbeing sensible and interest sensible. -And the main necessary prepare and socialize your dogs. -constantly be consistent. in no way: - Hit or abuse your dogs. -pass away your dogs tied jointly as unattended. -pass away your dogs around babies unattended. -motivate undesirable habit. A dogs ought to be taken care of as a factor of the relatives, they are dependable and loving and choose that love in return. do no longer take benefit of their style disposition. And undergo in techniques they are pets and that they do no longer look to be disposable. once you're starting to be a dogs you're making a 10-15 year dedication.

Answer 7

How long do you have to talk about this one???

I know some times it feels pointless to try but it's up to those that know the truth to educate the rest. And you have to do it in a manner to not alienate them too. Help establish the laws in your area, be an advocate for the animal. Prove them wrong.

One law that I would love to see Cities work on is that the owners and dogs are required to go to training classes. And not be breed specific, but for those the are the trouble makers, make them responsible for their actions.

Again, I could go on and on, tons of ideas but it's up to those that know the truth to straighten the rest out!

Answer 8

Some breeds are more agressive than other. Some were bred for a specific purpose in life. Pitbulls for 1 example were bred purely for fighting. Its not the dogs fault, its just something programmed in their brains. In my opinion and this varies on a case by case basis. Owners and the dogs can be blamed.

Answer 9

I agree with you....I am so tired of my rotties being stereo-typed. There isn't an aggressive bone in there bodies. My female was aggressive when I first got her but she had been abused and mis treated, but since she has been with me she is just as content and loving as my male. It is the owner and socialization of the dog that make the dog aggressive, vicious and dangerous!

Answer 10

This is beating a dead horse....but dogs are not vicious due to their lineage or breed. As in children, behavior is learned. There is no such thing as a bad dog--only bad owners.