Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post

raeanna74 · 01-08-2004, 11:56 AM

I have encountered "tame" Pit Bulls. Every one of their owners were fairly decent with them. One of whom had several children in their home. The home with children was irresponsible though with the dog. They let it out to roam as it pleased and it damaged other's property. A large breed dog should most often be raised in a place where it has room to run. When the dogs are raised in cramps apts and in the city they tend to go "wild" when let out. I think there should be a limit on how many dogs are allowed to live in one place. Granted that might affect breeders but there can be regulations and liscenses to handle those situations as well. It would give the authorities the ability to help prevent situations such as where 7 dogs escaped and killed. When dogs are kept in groups the "pack" mentality and "hunting" instincts take over. These dogs can be mild if trained right but I almost wonder if it wouldn't be possible for authorities to make it illegal to own one unless you take a brief course to know how to handle, train, and raise one. They can go bad just as easily as other dogs but when they do they are capable of doing much more damage. A toy poodle goes bad and the kid looses an ear - a pit bull goes bad and the kid looses a throat. Size makes the difference. I don't think changing the name will do any good. I think they need more regulations. Usually I'm not one for regulations - I run a home day care and regulations and red tape can be a pain. It is there for a reason - to protect those who can't stop what's going on. The people who've been killed when pit bulls escaped couldn't do anything to stop it. Those who have the ability need the regulations and thus authority to stop it.

Also - I think if more areas of our country that people were allowed to carry a weapon they would be able to protect themselves in these kinds of situations. Wisconsin is in the process of passing the law allowing us to carry w/liscense. I think it will help a lot.

01-08-2004, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	I have encountered "tame" Pit Bulls. Every one of their owners were fairly decent with them. One of whom had several children in their home. The home with children was irresponsible though with the dog. They let it out to roam as it pleased and it damaged other's property. A large breed dog should most often be raised in a place where it has room to run. When the dogs are raised in cramps apts and in the city they tend to go "wild" when let out. I think there should be a limit on how many dogs are allowed to live in one place. Granted that might affect breeders but there can be regulations and liscenses to handle those situations as well. It would give the authorities the ability to help prevent situations such as where 7 dogs escaped and killed. When dogs are kept in groups the "pack" mentality and "hunting" instincts take over. These dogs can be mild if trained right but I almost wonder if it wouldn't be possible for authorities to make it illegal to own one unless you take a brief course to know how to handle, train, and raise one. They can go bad just as easily as other dogs but when they do they are capable of doing much more damage. A toy poodle goes bad and the kid looses an ear - a pit bull goes bad and the kid looses a throat. Size makes the difference. I don't think changing the name will do any good. I think they need more regulations. Usually I'm not one for regulations - I run a home day care and regulations and red tape can be a pain. It is there for a reason - to protect those who can't stop what's going on. The people who've been killed when pit bulls escaped couldn't do anything to stop it. Those who have the ability need the regulations and thus authority to stop it. Also - I think if more areas of our country that people were allowed to carry a weapon they would be able to protect themselves in these kinds of situations. Wisconsin is in the process of passing the law allowing us to carry w/liscense. I think it will help a lot. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.