Do you know if they check on other breeds of dog? The same consideration should be given no matter what breed you own! Enough with the "pit" bashing! Really haven't we all heard it enough. If people took responsibility for their own actions and stopped blaming the dogs because they don't know how to be a good pet owner we'd be better off! It is people who get these breeds to look macho and teach them to be aggressive that are the idiots! Good Luck and keep the dog. I say if they don't pass you, wait on being a foster parent.
2007-03-21 02:54:10
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answered by Lisa T (Stop BSL) 6
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I think it depends. I think they might have a problem with it, which is ridiculous, but a lot of people feel that it is too 'dangerous' to mix pit bulls and kids. I completely disagree, my pit bull also LOVES children. And when she sees a small child, she knows that it is time to be calm and gentle. I think, if they have a problem with it, maybe ask if it would be okay if you get your dog temperament tested, or have him tested to become a 'good citizen.' I know he will pass if he is friendly to everyone, and well mannered. Good Luck, I hope they are open minded, and don't have a problem with it!
My only advice would be to never allow the dog and children to be alone together. This is only because sometimes children don't always know how to act around dogs, and you wouldn't want anything to happen while you weren't looking. An example is a family who had to put their lab down for biting their child 'out of no where' But after the dog was euthanized they found a pencil shoved down the dog's ear canal.
2007-03-20 13:16:31
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answered by Stark 6
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yes... plus, the liability insurance will be too high also... even if they do overlook the fact that you have a known aggressive breed of dog. I have a pit bull too and she has never bitten any of my kids... in fact the irish setter has bit my daughter and me twice!... but the pitbull- no way, not even a growl. States like Colorado has banned pit bulls and will take your pitbull away with no provocation and euthanize it just because of a few bad pitbull owners who think a mean pitbull for a pet is protection from???? who knows what. If the state lets you be a foster parent... and the kid is older than 4 or 5... I would have the child habitually feed the pitbull...., in fact, have the kid be the only one who feeds it,- other wise the dog might see your foster child as competition to the food and will be aggressive towards him or her. If the child is younger than that.... i would not foster that young of a child with a pitbull in the house- young children are way too unpredictable and hyper to keep the pitbull from chasing and play biting.
2007-03-20 13:21:27
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answered by SALYOFCALI 2
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What Susie Q said about the temperment test would go a long ways to "prove" your dog. I get SO pi**ed off when people TRY to do good things for less fortunate foster kids) and get turned down because they are doing something for another misunderstood living being (pitbull).
Do your neighbors, friends, family have enough exposure to the dog to make a statement as to the dogs behavior?
I wish you the best of luck, you deserve to be blessed.
2007-03-20 13:38:22
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answered by rottymom02 5
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well one thing most states has laws about pitbulls dogs how they had been train right way and sometimes those kind dogs can slapped and become a bad breeds in case theyre owners arent trainning them . but you still gotta be careful and always watch from young children and babbies and small pets cause if youre dog ever gotta harms something or some body else you can get in big trouble by the state law and be in arrested by the polices department. well maybe where you live might not allow you reject to have youre dog . also you should always keep youre dog with a close fence with a lock gate or even use a muggles on youre dog in case youre dog going go up to a stranger.
2007-03-20 13:15:21
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answered by statecalifornia2009 7
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What state are you from, because I highly doubt that. If they do that is rediculous. When giving them the information also post facts about pitbull behavioral studies. They have the highest tolerance than most other breeds including your friendly lab, not only that, but many pitbulls are used as service dogs for the blind, mentally ill, and incompacitated, I'd highly suggest bringing your dog to these people to prove to them that he means no harm.
2007-03-20 13:38:28
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answered by Anonymous
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I really hope you get rid of the Pit I realize you say it is sweet, loving, and so forth But I have seen many children seriously injured by their family PITBULL PET and sadly enough most of the parents of the children blamed the child and kept the dog, There ARE good pitbull owners, but not enough to make up for the bad ones If you are going to be A foster parent get your priorities in order your bringing a strange child into the home with a 2 year old pet... BAD CHOICE>>> Thank Goodness pitbulls are banned from our city and many cities are on the right track by following the cycle Sorry you pit owners but A lot of BAD apples spoiled the pie in our city, and we have not had a problem with near the bite case loads as we did before All dogs will bite, but not near as many bitecases now....
2007-03-20 13:24:56
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answered by dog hunter 2
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They probably would if you live in Texas. Everyday we are hearing about the cops shooting a pit..happened again Sunday. That is why mone is never off leash. Let the state people see how great your dog is. But I bet they won't like it. I'm sorry for you because I love my pit very much, and to me the dog would stay.
2007-03-20 15:57:31
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answered by deb 7
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I love pittbulls but where I live you cant own one. You might want to research the bsl listings for that dog. Not to bust your bubble but they are trying to get rid of this breed and a couple of other breeds. I hope it doesn't happen but I'm only one person to help stop this. Good luck on the foster child I think it is great, you might want them to meet the dog and see for there self.
GOOD LUCK
2007-03-20 13:24:49
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answered by matthewbuddo@sbcglobal.net 2
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i imagine that it might want to be alright to foster the canines. i have worked at a glance after and we had an finished round of drug bust pits. They were nevertheless sweet and loving even in spite of everything they have been by. also the different foster relatives suggested it replaced into tender. Please do no longer fall into the breed stereotype. I actually have met different best pits. blended and finished bred. They were easily used in the defense force and were call the nanny canines in the old days. each canines no count number what breed merits to have a house which will practice him love and practice him/her. as well pits have the finest smiles. :)
2016-12-02 07:47:56
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answered by ? 4
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