The Pit Bull Problem – What if the tables were turned?
September 25th, 2008
In my last post I was at a Dock Dog Jumping contest. It was cool. Most of the dogs competiting were Labradors. I was watching these owners enjoying their dogs. I was the only one there with a Pit Bull. It ticked me off.
First, why was I the only one there? Sure, Pit Bulls are not all water dogs. But there was more to the event. Not to mention that I personally told several Pit Bull owners about the event. No one showed. Ummm….
Second, as I watched these dogs having a blast jumping off the dock for their favorite toy I thought what if the tables were turned. What if it were Labradors that were being demonized in the press, banned from entire cities, regulated in entire states, what would Labrador owners do?
Before you say, “That would never happen.” I’m sure someone said the same thing about the American Pit Bull Terrier and other related bully breeds that are often called, “pit bulls.”
So what would they do? How would they feel if their dogs were not welcome in places like Denver and Miami. What if they couldn’t go to certain events because “bully breeds” were not allowed to go?
What if people were coming and ripping your best friend from your home for no reason other than they are a certain breed of dog! Your dog never hurt a fly, yet, they are put to sleep because they are Labradors or Golden Retrievers or whatever.
When people say, “Pit Bulls are vicious and they should all be killed!” I say, “You’re an ignorant fool that needs to stop being a sheep and following the rest of the ignorant people.”
Time for this bashing, banning, and ignorance is at an end. Wake up. Your dog is next and if you don’t believe me grab a breed ban list from Denver or Miami. There are more than Pit Bulls on that list.
Ask people in Italy who can not own Border Collies because they are banned.
Ask people in Germany, who were put through pure hell having their dogs set on fire, why? Because they were bully breeds.
My friends, wake up.
People like to comment on here. But until you walk a mile in my shoes, shut up.
As for anyone who asks, “Why don’t you just get another breed.” My answer, “Why don’t you.”
I hope one day you don’t have to go through what Pit Bull owners are going through right now. It’s pathetic, cowardly, it doesn’t work, and it’s based entirely on fear.
Until Next Time,
Jason, Angel CGC/Certified Therapy Dog, Honey, Patch CGC
The Most Complete Pit Bull Web Site Online
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