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    Changing views on pits, one person at a time

    Wow, I didn't realize this thread had descended into this. I don't know how you can make such blanket statements. My pit has virtually no prey drive and she is not aggressive at all towards other animals. She has loved every dog she has met. She has always been like this and has never been...
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    Changing views on pits, one person at a time

    I read somewhere that stats about pitbull attacks are skewed because a lot of people will call any dog that looks similar to a pitbull a pitbull, such as presa canarios. Usually, if it's muscular, has cropped ears, and a squarish face, people just call them pitbulls. Though one time, someone...
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    Changing views on pits, one person at a time

    I just wanted to share a story about Penny. Penny's an American Staffordshire Terrier, and as with most pits, people have assumptions and are scared of her. She's one of the most people-friendly dog I have ever met and loves attention. The other day, I was walking Penny by a hot-dog...
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    Tips on running/jogging with your dog?

    Penny has tons of energy and loves to run. Her mommy (me!) could use some exercise, too. Unfortunately, it's been hard to go running or jogging with her. She'll either stop suddenly to sniff something, or worse, when we're going at a great, matching pace, she gets really excited and starts...
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    Could me cleaning be scary for my dog?

    Yesterday, for the longest time in forever, I cleaned my kitchen. Penny, my AmStaff, knew to keep clear, but a few times I noticed her standing in the doorway, looking at me strangely, and trembling. I went over and comforted her and she seemed to be fine and went about her business. But she...
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    How to train not to cross the road?

    I don't have the patience to train my dogs to do this, besides, I always keep them on a leash anyway. But I do know two dogs that walk off-leash and never ever step off the sidewalk unless given the go-ahead. One dog, a very large male pit bull, was trained by his owner when he was a puppy...
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    My dog bit someone! Help!

    I know, but I also know the law doesn't work that way. We were both at fault. I should have been more assertive--my weakness is that I'm always hoping that Jesse will be friendly "this time." She's basically friendly 2 out of 10 times, and it really has nothing to do with the person or the...
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    Are there specific breeds that your dog just doesn't like?

    I really don't know why, but there are certain breeds of dogs my lab mix just doesn't get along with, no matter the individual dog's personality. (My AmStaff loves all dogs). Jesse can't stand: Chows Shepherds Beagles But she always gets along with pugs. Hmm. I wonder why. :eek:
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    separation anxiety?

    It takes time, attention, and a lot of love. In January, I adopted a 2 year old American Staffordshire Terrier (popularly known as a pit bull), who had been passed around many, many times from people to shelters and foster homes. When I first got her, she was friendly, but shy, and cried...
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    My dog bit someone! Help!

    I'll buy a muzzle today, thanks everybody. Penny--my very friendly AmStaff that no one approaches is my avatar. There's a picture of Jesse in my profile picture. Looks truly are deceiving.
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    My dog bit someone! Help!

    Thanks for the input, everybody. Jesse's unpredictable. I know that. Sometimes she's friendly, sometimes she's not. More and more, she's not. I guess part of me, just in wishful thinking, hopes that maybe, just maybe, this time she'll react differently, but I know how lucky I just was and...
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    My dog bit someone! Help!

    Oh god, I know! But I'm more worried about her being taken away and put down rather than a lawsuit. :( It's so strange. I have a VERY friendly American Staffordshire Terrier that no one approaches because they think she's dangerous, but everyone always tries to pet Jesse. I always...
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    My dog bit someone! Help!

    I'm so scared of losing her--not now, but in the future. I have an 8 year old black lab mix. She was rescued when she was 2 after being a stray. Jesse's never been very friendly or affectionate with strangers. With us, she isn't a licker, but has always been nothing but friendly with me...
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