Thread: Denver Pit Bull Ban

I think the problem is the owners rather than the breed. What I mean is that if more owners would keep their dogs better contained we would not be having this problem now. I see dogs all the time out running around and it is scary sometimes to even want to go outside. I understand that dogs get loose and such, but it is rediculous seeing at least 2-3 dogs per block out running around. If you cannot keep better control of your dog then you shouldn't have one. JMO

Originally Posted by Donnagg123

I think the problem is the owners rather than the breed. What I mean is that if more owners would keep their dogs better contained we would not be having this problem now. I see dogs all the time out running around and it is scary sometimes to even want to go outside. I understand that dogs get loose and such, but it is rediculous seeing at least 2-3 dogs per block out running around. If you cannot keep better control of your dog then you shouldn't have one. JMO

ITA! YOu should have to take a class to own a pitt. We have one. He's never escaped either. In fact he's never been outside off his leash!

The most horrifying example of the lack of breed predictability is the October 2000 death of a 6-week-old baby, which was killed by her family's Pomeranian dog. The average weight of a Pomeranian is about 4 pounds, and they are not thought of as a dangerous breed. Note, however, that they were bred to be watchdogs! The baby's uncle left the infant and the dog on a bed while the uncle prepared her bottle in the kitchen. Upon his return, the dog was mauling the baby, who died shortly afterwards. ("Baby Girl Killed by Family Dog," Los Angeles Times, Monday, October 9, 2000, Home Edition, Metro Section, Page B-5.)
In all fairness, therefore, it must be noted that:
Any dog, treated harshly or trained to attack, may bite a person. Any dog can be turned into a dangerous dog. The owner most often is responsible -- not the breed, and not the dog.
An irresponsible owner or dog handler might create a situation that places another person in danger by a dog, without the dog itself being dangerous, as in the case of the Pomeranian that killed the infant (see above).
Any individual dog may be a good, loving pet, even though its breed is considered to be likely to bite. A responsible owner can win the love and respect of a dog, no matter its breed. One cannot look at an individual dog, recognize its breed, and then state whether or not it is going to attack.


Alot of people make the mistake of thinking if its not a Pit,Rottie,or Dobie... that your chances of getting bit are much less,thats so not true!!! I was bitten by "Lassie" while pushing my son in a stroller many moons ago.He had put his front paws on the stroller and I went to shoo him away and got a nice bite on my leg before he left!!!

Originally Posted by Vee030473

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Alot of people make the mistake of thinking if its not a Pit,Rottie,or Dobie... that your chances of getting bit are much less,thats so not true!!! I was bitten by "Lassie" while pushing my son in a stroller many moons ago.He had put his front paws on the stroller and I went to shoo him away and got a nice bite on my leg before he left!!!

ITA but ...a pitbull is more likely to KILL its victim not just bite, we had a peke for 13 yrs, he never bit anyone but was very protective and I wouldn't trust him alone with a baby, I now have a shi tzu that is just a tiny muffin and I still wouldn't leave him alone with a child, all it could take is a tug on a tail or ear, all pets can bite if provoked

I think the ban stems from how alot of Pit Bulls are raised. I watch the animal cop show based in Detriot on Animal Planet. They have a ban on Pit Bulls within the city limits because they are ALMOST all used for fighting. It is not the breeds fault, it is the people. My sis once dated a guy who raised Pits and they were all the sweetest things ever. I work with a guy who has one. He had a heck of a time getting home insurance because of it. ANY dog can bite and kill. I do not trust my dog around people and she weighs a whopping 15 LBs. It is a shame that good dogs and people are targeted because of bad ones. Although, I can understand where they are coming from. Dog fighting is an epidemic and this, unfortunately, is one way to slow it down. Just like banning smoking in public places is supposed to help cut down second-hand smoke lung cancer.

I think they should ban the owners instead! lol

Originally Posted by Bubblescc

I think they should ban the owners instead! lol

I agree..We have a 3 year old male pit bull and we love him to pieces...and so does our 18 month old daughter.
We got him from a rescue and they temperment test them to see what kind of homes they should go to (other animals, kids,ect)
He and Cassidy get along great and I am not worried at all But he is a animal and I do watch them play to make sure she does not get to harsh(she likes to sit and jump on him) and he get excited and licks her to death.

We are also very careful about him and other dog (he does not like them normally) and always have him on a leash when we go anywhere and tell people that he doesn't play well with other dogs. (in our presense anyway..he got loose from my in-laws yard and was running and playing with all the dogs in th neighborhood fine). However, He was attacked my 2 other dogs(labs) not on a leash (in a public park) and that freaked him out for awhile.. Sad thing is if anything would have happened he would have been blamed and HE was on a leash!

Anyway here is a pic of Mr. Murray!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ss/murray2.jpg

i'm sorry but its wrong. we have a pit bull . hes a year old and a big baby. i believe the ones that are mean it's because of there blood line or there owners. alot of people get pit bulls for a stats symbol. these dogs require alot of attention(they want to be with somebody 24-7). they also require alot of excerise. it's on how you train them. i love my pit bull and wouldn't trade him for anything.

Originally Posted by Bubblescc

I think they should ban the owners instead! lol

ITA

BTW...Mr. Murray...awwww, what a cutie!

Well i guess not all areas are willing to entertain the pit bull ban idea...this is in our newspaper today!!


MIDDLESBORO, Ky.

City's pit bull proposal meets strong opposition
A proposed ordinance to ban pit bulls prompted a backlash from dog owners and has city leaders backing away from the proposal.

A City Council meeting Tuesday night drew pit bull owners and others opposed to the proposal. The proposal would have given pit bull owners 30 days to remove the dogs from this southeastern Kentucky city. Violators would have faced a $400 fine and up to 90 days in jail.

City Councilman Dewey Morgan predicted that the ordinance in its current form will be defeated.

Morgan said he would prefer an ordinance focusing on the responsibility of pit bull owners to take care of their animals to keep the public safe.

Middlesboro Mayor Ben Hickman said he's not aware of any attacks in the city.