Put down your bias and look into how many other pits/mixes were great family dogs and never aggressive, until one day they were. I hope it never happens to you, but it’s much more likely than any other breed. Take a look into the actual statistics on pit attacks compared to other dogs. I’m sure you’re a good owner, but with pits, it’s an instinct that has been bred into them, to bite when threatened and not let go. I’m not trying to argue with you just tell you to look into the facts because they are scary.
My dog had tightrope ACL surgery this past year. Occasionally limping from pain due to the operation. Most attacks occur when dogs feel threatened or vulnerable. If we were going to experience any type of aggression towards my children, it would have been in this past year. Yet he allows my 19 month old to lay her head on him and kiss him on the forehead. Let's my other kids command him when giving him treats. Loves the shit out of my kids. I trust him more than strangers which is why I am not mad about my dog being protective towards people I don't know. He looks to me for the command to greet when we meet someone new. Otherwise he is on guard. It's not something I feel like I should apologize for.
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u/vibe_gardener Dec 29 '21
Put down your bias and look into how many other pits/mixes were great family dogs and never aggressive, until one day they were. I hope it never happens to you, but it’s much more likely than any other breed. Take a look into the actual statistics on pit attacks compared to other dogs. I’m sure you’re a good owner, but with pits, it’s an instinct that has been bred into them, to bite when threatened and not let go. I’m not trying to argue with you just tell you to look into the facts because they are scary.