Top Most 20+ Why Shouldnt Pitbulls Be Banned
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1.Should Pit Bulls Be Banned? Top 3 Pros And Cons
Proponents of dog bans say they make communities safer. Opponents say other safety policies are more effective. Explore both sides of the debate.
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2.Should Pit Bulls Be Banned? Top 3 Pros And Cons
Proponents of dog bans say they make communities safer. Opponents say other safety policies are more effective. Explore both sides of the debate.
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3.Should Pit Bulls Be Banned? Top 3 Pros And Cons
Proponents of dog bans say they make communities safer. Opponents say other safety policies are more effective. Explore both sides of the debate.
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4.Should Pit Bulls Be Banned? | DO-IT
A topic close to my heart is whether pit bulls should be banned. I got to showcase my pit bull, who is gentle and cuddly, during pet night at Summer Study. A lot of people think that pit bulls should be banned because they’re supposedly vicious and have the ability to lock their jaw once they’ve bitten. Pit bulls are often portrayed as violent in the media. However, in my
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5.Why Breed Bans Don’t Make Sense - HSHV
Without even getting into the messy muck of debate about DNA and what actually is a “pit bull,” I can say without hesitation that breed bans are senseless. A sweeping city-wide or housing-wide ban on a type of dog, based on sensational new stories about another dog of *possibly* the same breed, are the epitome of prejudice and discrimination – to judge and treat one because of the actions of another. Similar to banning a group of people from a community based solely on race or ethnicity. Dogs can be dangerous. The bigger they are the more harm they can do. This was definitely the case with my latest German Shepherd – the love of my life. If you threatened me on the street while I was walking him and I let go of his leash, he would have caused serious bodily injury. So, yes, they are a strong, often protective, breed that can be dangerous if not properly managed. But they also sniff out bombs, drug traffickers and lost people. True heroes. The real problems with pit bull type dogs are twofold. One, their breeding and ownership skyrocketed over the last few decades, in communities where they were used for dog fighting, protection, breeding and companionship. Two, they are used in sensational fear-based media stories either on viciousness or dog fighting. So, for many people, the first they have ever heard of a pit bull is when one is in the headlines. My mother has never even met a pit bull. But she is terrified of them. And, honestly, why wouldn’t she be based on what she sees in the news? The recent incident in Augusta Township involving a pit bull attacking a child left home alone had 5 different stories written just in MLive alone. They all carried nearly the same exact facts. The only difference was the headlines that baited people to click. That was a very bad incident and I have great empathy for the child involved. But dog bites happen every day with many different breeds. I can tell you there were no headlines about the schnauzer/poodle mix that put 17 stitches in my face when I was 10 years old. Another recent story in Detroit about a “pit bull” that killed a 71-year-old woman got vast media attention. A tragedy for sure. But the dogs weren’t actually pit bulls and there were several large unsterilized dogs in the home. (The CDC’s study on dog bites concluded that unneutered dogs are more likely to bite than neutered ones.) The error was pointed out to the media sources. Yet there was not a single retraction anywhere. I don’t mean to minimize harm caused by a dog. I take public safety very seriously and am ultimately responsible for the unhappy task of making sure dangerous dogs don’t leave our shelter. But a dog is a dog. Each one is different. Breed alone does not determine dangerousness. Ownership does. Dogs are a big responsibility and they require training and loving care. They need to be supervised around children and the elderly. If a person has acquired a dog that has problems with aggression, then it is up to that owner to do something about it. And when owners don’t, most every community has dangerous dog laws already on the books to address. It is also up to owners who acquire puppies to properly train and socialize them; to give them a life that does not make them fearful and reactive. Happy, healthy dogs are made. Just. Like. Humans. Despite the many scary myths, pit bulls are just dogs. They don’t have locking jaws. They don’t suddenly turn on their owners. But because news stories tend to only highlight and amplify fears – explaining tragedy in ways that are easily understood, but often entirely wrong – most people do not understand the cruelty that so many pit bull type dogs suffer. They are the number one type dog that shows up abused and homeless in animal shelters. We, here at HSHV, commonly see them beaten, abandoned, chained up, fought and starved. Bred accidentally or by backyard breeders (who certainly are not following breeding standards that would make most dogs we call “pit bulls” much more than your standard mutt) and sold to whomever has fifty bucks to spare. They are commonly weaned from their mothers at just two or three weeks of age – way too early. Problems with pit bull type dogs are 100% about problems in human society – poverty, apathy, ignorance, and violence. And yet still the majority of pit bull type dogs we get are sweet, goofy dogs desperate for love, and we have successfully and safely adopted out many hundreds. That is the real and amazing story of pit bulls. They forgive. Yet we still struggle mightily to get wonderful homeless dogs adopted because of media-hyped stereotypes and resulting bans that won’t let people take home a dog based solely on looks. The story of Diggy perfectly exemplified this fact. A sweet dog needing a home. An adoring owner able to give him one. A silly community ban that said that dogs that look like Diggy don’t belong. Breed bans simply punish innocent animals and good owners. Communities are much better served by focusing on responsible, compassionate ownership.
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6.The Most Feared Dogs May Also Be The Most Misunderstood
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7.Why Pit Bulls Should NOT Be Banned? | Woofial | Dog Social Network
Pit bulls are not inherently dangerous. Pitties are not born to rip other dogs nor human beings just like what other people think of them do.
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8.Pit Bull Ban Doesn't Solve Any Problems
Plus, a letter opposed to Right to Work.
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9.Pit Bulls Versus Everybody. Should They Be Banned? | Bridge Michigan
In the aftermath of two grisly deaths, some cities defend laws restricting pit bulls, even as a bill in Lansing would strip local governments from being able to ban specific breeds.
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10.Pit Bulls Should Not Be Banned Essay
Pit bulls, should we ban them? You may know the American Pit Bull Terrier’s have been to bred to fight but this is not true. Pit bulls were not bred for...
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11.Arguments For And Against Breed Specific Laws
The nearly constant reports of pit bulls killing and maiming children is of special interest to the public in general.
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12.Why Breed-specific Legislation Is Not The Answer
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) targets specific breeds of dogs that are wrongly thought to all be dangerous – most frequently pit bull types –
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13.5 Reasons Why PitBulls Are Misunderstood
Many years ago, pit bulls were considered “Nanny dogs” because of their loyalty toward their guardians. Unfortunately people have taken advantage of that.
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14.Why Pit Bulls Should Not Be Banned Essay - 1078 Words | Cram
Free Essay: Pit Bulls Should Not Be Banned Pit bulls are often called violent dogs. They are stigmatized as the breed often known as fighting dogs. These...
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15.Why Pitbulls Should Not Be Banned? | Free Essay Example
A pitbull has been described as a dog whose ancestors were bull and terrier type dogs once used for dog fighting.
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16.Pit Bull Bans Are A Housing Issue
Op-ed: One barrier to finding pit bulls loving homes are breed-specific laws and housing restrictions, which were intended to protect people from unsafe dogs, but have long failed to do so.
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17.Should Pitbulls Be Banned As Pets?
Obviously training and environment both play a huge role in how a dog acts. Critics say pit bulls are just too high of a risk to have in...
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18.Breed Bans Are Cruel And Don't Even Work | Marianne March
Why would anyone want to ban this sweet pup?
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19.Is It Time To Ban Pit Bulls?
Nasty, snarling menaces — or loyal, lovable dogs? The nearly fatal mauling of 5-year-old Jeremiah Rivera of Brooklyn has reignited a debate for New York City residents: whether pit bulls should b…
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20.Don't Ban Pit Bulls, But Why Own One?
Eighteen months ago I wrote a column with a simple thesis: Why would anyone in their right mind own a pit bull?
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