"Breed-specific
legislation is a law or ordinance passed by a legislative body
pertaining to a specific breed or breeds of domesticated animals. In
practice, it generally refers to laws or ordinances pertaining to a
specific dog breed or breeds."
Think these laws will not affect you because you do not own a dog on the list? Think again!
Linked below are two very real stories that came out of Ontario's
BSL in 2005 when this bill was first implemented. If you do not wish to
read the full stories (both regarding 3 different types of breeds all
OTHER than the pit bull terrier,) at least take a look at the summary of
the Ontario's 'Dog Owners Liability Act' below:
"The law defines
a "pit bull" as a pit bull terrier, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, an
American Staffordshire Terrier, an American Pit Bull Terrier, or a dog
that has an appearance and physical characteristics that are
substantially similar to those dogs. If your dog appears to be in this
category and your dog lived in Ontario on August 29, 2005, or was born
in Ontario before November 27, 2005, you own a "restricted dog".
Restricted dogs must be muzzled, leashed, and sterilized. If your dog
appears to be in this category and it was born in Ontario after November
26, 2005, or was brought into Ontario after August 29, 2005, your dog
is illegal. It could be confiscated and destroyed and you could be fined
up to $10,000 and sentenced to up to six months in jail."
The
stories below are merely a glimpse into the kind of struggles dog owners
of nearly EVERY breed were faced with, or faced with the fear of due to
this completely and utterly irresponsible and unjustified legislation,
that manages to both AVOID the real problem, while also stripping
innocent dog owners of some of their basic constitutional rights and
freedoms.
I finally got through dissecting all the information regarding pit bulls on the 'Dogs 101 -American Pit Bull' video by Animal Planet.
I'm going to try really hard to hold my tongue and give short answers, the problem is, there's never a short simple answer. The history, the present-day misconceptions of the pit bull terrier; it is all so complex, including simply the temperament and behavior of any canine animal, that in order to truly understand you have to learn way beyond all that. But for now, let's just stick with this. "Eager to please, loving, intelligent, sounds like a great dog, right? It was known as 'America's dog.'"
Just wanted to add here, not only were they widely and popularly known as the symbol for America (see link below,) another nickname for them was 'nanny dog,' as in, a nanny who looks after children. Why? Because of their famed reputation with children.
Again, only the best reputation with children. Here is my favorite quote regarding why Petey-- a pit bull-- was the dog chosen for the part:
"... you are a famous Hollywood director and you want to make a series of films about little scamps running about getting into all kinds of mischief. They need a dog to come along on their misadventures. You’re going to need a smart dog that learns tricks quickly. Time is money. You need a dog that no one is afraid of. You’re shooting comedies. Most of all you need an obedient dog that can work long hours in difficult conditions with a rotating cast of up to a dozen 5-9 year olds who will, as kids do, pull it’s tail, tug at it’s ears, and poke it in the eye at any given moment. What would be best is if you could find a dog that had an obvious identifying mark like a circle around it’s eye. That way you could use different dogs of the same breed by just painting the mark on any similar looking dog that’s available. You need a breed that will take all sorts of poking and prodding and not nip any of the nippers or your whole career could go right down the drain. The headline, “DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN LETS VICIOUS DOG ON SET” is haunting your dreams. What breed can you safely rely on?"
You guessed it; the pit bull.
Links:
For over 100 years America knew what it bulls did best, Part I - http://www.ywgrossman.com/photoblog/?p=676
For over 100 years America knew what it bulls did best, Part II - http://www.ywgrossman.com/photoblog/?p=1103
For over 100 years America knew what it bulls did best, Part III - http://www.ywgrossman.com/newblog/?p=1013
The cruelest trick ever played on a breed of dog - http://www.ywgrossman.com/photoblog/?p=604 "... the RCA dog and the buster brown shoe dog. What dog are we talking about? The pit bull. The American Pit Bull Terrier definitely has a bad rap. They've been banned in Denver, and parts of Florida. Grounded on certain airlines. Over 500 cities have strict pit bull restrctions. And they are banned in the countries of Great Britain and New Zealand."
I really have to bite my tongue here so as to not go overboard. If only those of you reading this could understand just how bad this is and why; the merciless and unwarranted killing of thousands upon thousands of great family dogs is left out here. Right now here in Canada our biggest BSL (breed-specific legislation) issue is in the entire province of Ontario. Please see the link below and get a glimpse of what happened and is still happening in Ontario regarding animal control officers coming into to perfectly normal families lives and relieving them of their perfectly normal family dogs; the ignorance and fear runs so deep. These were children's dogs, folks. Could you imagine having your son or daughter's beloved animal companion taken away to be murdered based only on it's appearance? Could you think of a sensible explanation to make your child understand? Unless you're teaching your kids that it's okay to kill others based off of prejudice-- there isn't one.
"It is the way they are raised that turns them out to be aggressive towards people. However, make no mistake, this dog can snap. And it has snapped, and that is why it is not the dog for everyone."
Wow. This line is very vague, but the impression it gives off is clear; pit bulls are unpredictable. First off, the most important fact about the entire domestic canine species I can give here, not only in defense but just so we're all of the same level of COMMON SENSE is that ANY dog can be prone to 'snap.' That is, to act out in a defensive (seen as 'aggressive') matter when surprised or scared, basically at those times seen by those who don't know any better as unexpectedly and/or unwarranted. Make no mistake to what I'm trying to say here, many dogs that I'm sure many of you can remember owning in your childhood would never do such a thing. And you're probably right, as those dog's never did. But letting the temperament of your one childhood dog represent your entire view on whichever breed they may have been is foolish. It works both ways. Did you know, that the first ever reported dog fatality involving a family dog was a Labrador Retriever? That's right-- those dogs can snap! Using this line specifically on the pit bull terriers information video is a poor excuse to explain why it is not the dog for everyone. Powerful, driven working breeds are ALL not for everyone. Do your research before looking at a breed to own, and don't fool yourself into thinking you can give the proper time and management to a dog when you cannot.
Here are the 2007 test results found by the ATTS (American Temperament Testing Society) that tests the stability and temperament of dogs (the percentage shoes the amount of dogs who passed the testing with no sign of reactivity/aggression:)
1. Old English Bull Dog 100.0%
2. Mini Bull Terrier 100.0%
3. Bull Terrier 92.1%
4. Labrador Retriever 91.8
5. Staff Bull Terrier 88.8%
6. Standard Poodle 85.3
7. Pit Bull Terrier 84.3%
8. Boxer 84.3
9. Golden Retriever 84.2%
10. American Bull dog 84.1%
11. German Shepherd 83.5%
12. Amstaff 83.4%
13. Rottweiler 82.6%
14. Jack Russell Terrier 82.1%
15. Dalmatian 81.8%
16. Beagle 80.3%
17. Collie 79.4%
18. Doberman Pinscher 77.1%
19. Mini Poodle 76.6%
20. Akita 74.0%
21. Chihuahua 70.3%
22. Dachshund (Stnd. Smooth) 70.2%
23. Chow Chow 70.0%
24. Scottish Terrier 63.6%
25. Tibetan Terrier 54.5%
26. Skye Terrier 37.5%
Now these are obviously not all of the dog breeds tested, but it shows a good summary from highest scoring to lowest. Before I continue on, it is important for you to know that although these breeds may have been equally tested, their NUMBERS were NOT all equal. The American Pit Bull Terrier and Amstaffs are the breeds MOST tested by the ATTS. This means that, at the time that this particular test was taken, there may very well have been 20 Old English Bulldogs tested to get a score of 100%, and 200 American Pit Bull Terriers tested for a score of 84.3%. With that in mind, when there is more of one breed of dog than other as the pit bull terrier is still a very popular breed to this day, it makes sense that there will be more incidents involving that breed of dog, if only due to the fact that there are more dogs than responsible owners in this world. It should also be known that breeds on this list, including the Old English Bulldog, Mini Bulls, Bull Terriers, Staffordsire Bulls, American Bulldogs and even sometimes Boxers and Rottweilers-- those 'pit bull' type blockey-headed breeds that are too often thrown into the mix when banning time comes along-- are among the HIGHEST ranking dogs.
"There are terrible incidents where people get seriously injured, maimed or even killed."
Who knows what he was going to go on to say, before it cuts out, but what I hope it would have been is something similar to 'by dogs.' Yes, your pit bull, rottweiler, GSD is a bigger and more powerful breed than your pomeranian, chihuahua, or teacup yorkie. It doesn't truly make any particular breed more dangerous by default, but what breeds do you think gang members, dog-fighters and other morons out there looking for 'status' would want to look menacing at there side? What are these kinds of people willing to do to an animal to make them that way? "During the 19th century these dog were developed in England, Ireland and Scotland. They crossed bulldogs with terriers, an the result was a strong aggressive fighting dog."
"They actually took the dogs and put them in pits and started fighting the dogs, hence the name 'Pit Bull.'"
When she does those quotation symbols with her fingers it makes me want to chuck something. People! This is not how to pit bull gets it's name! The word 'bulldog' was and still is traditionally used today in the same way, for example, that the word 'sheepdog' is used. That is, where a 'sheepdog' describes a dog who works sheep, a 'bulldog' is a dog who, that's right-- works BULLS. Those short, squat, bow-legged flat-faced dogs have no better chances against a bull than your chihuahua or pomeranian. Furthermore, 'pitbull' is not a real word that describes an American Pit Bull Terrier. As it was traditionally known and the American Pit Bulldog, the 'pit' and 'bull' are completely separate.
"So if you take that kind of a dog, and you work with it and you create it to fight, then you're going to end up with a fighting dog. But they are not born like that they're actually very loving smart, loyal, sweet dogs."
Plus, pit bull dogs that have been created to fight generally have the amazing ability to bounce back and learn to be mentally sound again, though, not all of them ever learn to be friendly with other dogs. It IS in the nature of the pit bull to be naturally reactive. Dog reactivity is separate from dog aggression.
"It doesn't necessarily indicate aggression, but it can build and progress in that direction if not handled properly. Truly dog aggressive dogs are quiet. Reactive dogs are largely social dogs frustrated by the restraint or insecure dogs trying to intimidate and scare the other dog away. " -Leah Gilmour, HugABull Rescue & Advocacy
There are many forms, and levels of reactivity, and it exists in many different breeds. You may even own a reactive dog, but just do not know to recognize it as such.
"With the American Pit Bull Terrier, socialization is the key."
Yes, but I must stress that again, some pit bull terriers will NOT get along naturally with other dogs. Oftentime when a pit bull reach maturity (between the ages of 2 and 3,) although they may have previously shown to be perfectly fine to meet and to interact with strange dogs before, they will begin to show signs of reactivity/aggression. DOG REACTIVITY IS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. These dogs can STILL be properly socialized, with care and CONSISTENCY. Check out one training program as an example through the link below; one weekly class (dubbed 'The Breakfast Club' on Sunday mornings,) is specifically geared at training & socializing reactive dogs.
"When you look at the pit bull, you first notice it's head. Well-chiseled, and brick-like. Typically they've got a large head, almost like a tadpole, and then the body tapers away. And they are built like steel towers, with amazingly strong muscles. They can sort of be like Popeye; they've got big strong muscles, but can be just as sweet as can be."
No arguments here, this breed is very powerful, and was bred to perform no doubt about that.
"The one muscle that gets the bad press, is the pit bulls jaw muscle. The truth is this dog has short, strong, highly-developed temporalis muscles, that are located around the cheekbone. With the pit bull this muscle consumes most of it's head; more so than other dogs. And that is why they have amazing jaw strength."
Wrong, wrong and wrong. The only correct line in this entire paragraph is, it DOES get bad press; such as uneducated and ill informed articles like this one. This may possibly be the worst piece of false information detrimental to the breed in this entire video. I'm not going to delve much into this, as Ive already written a short article with as much information as you should need in the link below.
"People talk about the fact that their jaw lock, well their jaws don't actually 'lock,' but they do tend to bite and hold with a full crushing bite."
At least the people watching this video believing in everything that these 'experts' say will finally see reason to this one. Again, please see the above article I've written that further explores the jaw-locking myth. PIT BULLS JAWS ARE BUILT NO DIFFERENTLY THAN THOSE OF ANY OTHER DOMESTIC BREED. Any dogs physique can be toned through training, but can you imagine how long it would take to actually grow the muscles in your head stronger? Has anyone reading this article ever tried to pry open the mouth of a chihuahua, or any other below 10 lb dog? I have, and believe me-- it's harder than it sounds! No wonder any opposing forces of 130-220 PSI would be deemed impossible to open (please see the link in the section above.)
"The next outstanding feature of the pit bull is their smooth, glossy, short coat, that comes in almost every color. Most often brindle & fawn."
The pit bulls were bred to be short-coated and tight skinned, especially in the areas of the muzzle and head (so, no droopy lips here, folks!) since in a dog fighting pit this would be a disadvantage, as it would make it easier for the opposing dog to grab hold. Since true pit bulls, like other breeds bred true to their work or sport were bred first and foremost for instinct and ability, thoughts regarding breeding for coat color were nonexistent, so this can vary quite a bit in pit bulls. However, a solid fawn or fawn & white color, often accompanied by a dark mask, is seen in a lot of the more traditional working pit bulls today, and the color 'blue' was never seen in traditional lines. In fact, generally as a rule of thumb, if your pit bull is 'blue' than it can hardly be an American Pit Bull Terrier at all!
"So where is the best place to live with a pit bull? Pit bulls need some space, however, as long as you give them plenty of exercise they would be fine in an apartment."
Anyone who's ever owned a pit bull will know about the breeds signature 'on and off switch.' These dogs can go from athlete, ready to hike, jog, play ball with you and just about anything else, to snuggly movie-watching couch-potato in a snap! Though, the pit bull is a very high energy breed that does need good long exercise sessions each day. A good quote to live by; a tired dog is happy dog! Too much pent up energy leads to frustration, which will often lead to misbehavior, including but not limited to chewing and other destructive acts around the house. Generally though, space is overrated; you don't need acres of property to leash up your dog yourself and give him his daily exercise/breaks to the bathroom!
"The pit bull is a dog that usually lives 12-14 years. The American Pit Bull Terrier is definitely prone to heart disease, allergies, and hip dysplasia."
Common in ALL breeds, big and small. The pit bull as a larger-medium sized dog enjoys a life expectancy higher than other averages in breeds the same size and smaller (although the size of a dog is NOT a concrete way to determining the life expectancy in a breed. The history and bloodlines of a dog a certain breed play a much more important role.)
"And while these dogs are average shedder, the grooming is very easy."
A curry comb or rubber glove is what I find works best. Also bristle and slicker brushes can be used safely on dogs with short coats.
"As far as training goes, start early, and expose the dogs to many different situations."
No objections here. The pit bull is highly intelligent, and as previously mentioned, extraordinarily eager to please, making them easily trained in the right hands.
"And if you want to rescue a pittie from a rough past, experts say they have the power to bounce back and become loving dogs. They can be abused in ways that you would not really want to think about, and yet they can come out of that situation and still be able to trust and love people."
A true mark of just what amazing, loyal dogs the American Pit Bull Terrier can be. Always consider adopting before going out to the breeders, and if you're unsure, or are a first-time owner, specialized pit bull adoption agencies exist and are a great source of information usually both before AND after adopting.
"In general the American Pit Bull Terrier can live in any home environment, but needs lots of exercise. They have a few health issues, but don't need to be groomed often, and are trainable with good owners that socialize them to become good pets."
In conclusion, the video made an attempt to put the pit bull in a good light. However, the extent of wrong information comes across too importantly for the people not so easily swayed, and in the end, when the 'experts' say so, this video may just do more bad than good to the pit bulls reputation.
As I was just overlooking what I have so far posted on this blog here from facebook, it occurred to me that this is indeed definitely NOT all of what I have written regarding pit bulls and dogs there. Maybe the biggest loss was a paragraph I wrote specifically to one friend who had been recently angered at one story about a husky being put down for attacking (and, unfortunately, killing) an infant. This was my response to her angry and frustrated status update in defense of the dog:
"Oh hey, this was the story
popular on the pittie forums the other day. Apparently the magazines dog
'expert' basically went on about how pit bulls are such an
unpredictable breed.
I quote, "That could have
been an opportunity to educate on dog behavior and risk factors for
aggression... instead a tragedy involving a HUSKY became a diatribe
against pit bulls?" Leah, from the HugABull forum. If anyone wants to read the story, it's here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/02/16/f-dog-kills-q-a-beck.html
Also, (name removed), you're a real sweetheart and all, the truth of the matter
is, yes, you can argue and there are those who do argue that the dog could
live a perfectly happy normal life with the right, intelligent (not
moronic like those who would leave a baby unattended with any breed of
dog,) prey-drive savvy owners. However... with the number of unwanted and
abandoned dogs in the world everyone on the planet (including infants and
the elderly) would each have to adopt at least 7. There's just no room for dogs
that don't act the way humans expect them to in an environment such as
ours. That being said, there are still many, many other dog right causes
worth fighting for. You simply cannot save every dog, not until
overpopulation is no longer a problem. Yes, it is sad. But once you
accept that fact, it empowers you to instead fight for what you CAN
change.
Oh... and just for a short
answer... No, it is not the dogs fault. In fact, I think I'm going to go
ahead and say it's NEVER the dog's fault. We as the humans, who bring
dogs into our environment, who fail to understand and accept the fact that
they are what they are-- DOGS-- which is NOT an insult to the species
WHATSOEVER, are ALWAYS GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE. Irresponsible people,
such as the owners of this husky must have been to allow their dog and
baby to be unsupervised together, should not be ALLOWED to own dogs. Breeds such as
huskies, pit bulls, rottweilers, GSDs, all of those breeds who get a bad
rap from time to time due to fault of the OWNERS, are all very
intelligent, very powerful and driven working breeds that simply cannot be
owned by just anybody, and yet people wish to own them because they are 'pretty'
or 'status symbols.' It really is astounding how just goddamn STUPID the
human race can be."
I may have been a little fired up at the time, but something hits a chord with me to this day,
"Yes, it is sad. But once you
accept that fact, it empowers you to instead fight for what you CAN
change."
I've got to pat myself on the back for that one. I thought of this while I was watching yet another tribute to pit bulls video showing a lot of graphic and terribly sad abuse victim photos. I thought to myself, 'why DO I really want others to see this? I DO understand where they're coming from... this is terrible!' That's when I remembered what I had said. I for one am not afraid of knowing the reality of the situation, because I know those terrible pictures have happened whether I've seen them or not. Seeing them-- really facing the reality of it all-- strengthens me to want to fight even harder for these dogs.
I
am compelled to include on my recent spam of pit bull awareness info
the quick fact (because I know 90% of you won't bother to follow through
with my last post) that is debunking of the most popular pit bull myth
there is: PIT BULLS DO NOT HAVE LOCKING JAWS! There is in fact, no such
thing as a locking mechanism in the jaw of ANY canine species. My own
parents both shocked and disgraced me believing
in this one, shortly before they went on to tell me 'but at least
their canine teeth are curved more than other breeds to better hold on
with.' Huh? That one was new to even me! According to the ONLY STUDY
done to determine the bite PSI of different animals, the pit bull on
average had the LOWEST, very close to the average of the GSD. See a
video of it done here:
What makes the pit bull such a feared attacker is it's instinctual ability
to grip and HOLD ON. This comes from it's history of baiting large
animals such as the bear and the bull, and still to this day used as hog-catching dogs. The best way to defeat these types of animals, 10
times their weight and size, was to grip, and to hold on. It is already
natural canine instinct to SHAKE their prey. This rips and tears the
flesh that they grip, wounding their prey, to further submit to them in a
fight. When their prey is still, they are less likely to do this. What
lends to this style of fighting is the pit bulls unyielding
DETERMINATION, also bred specifically into this breed. Put the two
together, with some old wives tales of dogs who 'would just not let go'
and you can see where this myth came to be. One story of an old 1800's
pit bull breeder was that, in a bear-baiting competition, to further
boast his dog's determination (called 'gameness' in this context,) was by
chopping of the legs of his dog, one at a time. Each time afterwards the
dog would struggle to resume fighting the bear. The dog died, but
her puppies were in high demand.
And as far as the curvature
of their canines go... well that one was just plain dumb, and I hope I
proved it to them through the obvious comparison of Damon's teeth to
Pippin's that they were exactly the same. Sorry folks, that one was just
plain funny. It is not my parents fault how deeply the ignorance
regarding pit bulls runs!
A
great site with information regarding many things, from a fantastic women
who coins herself a 'breed steward.' This means that she breeds the dogs, but only for
the upkeep and betterment of the breed, which-- done correctly with the utmost care-- does NOT necessarily contribute to pet overpopulation.
The
Vancouver-based rescue & advocacy society that I most closely
support. Pit bull & BSL as well as adoption from there program info here.
Also a forum to join even if you don't have a pit bull, are not looking
to adopt one but would just like to learn more. Members here are very
well-educated and experienced, patient to teach and all from the BC
area.
Information
regarding backyard breeders and puppy mills. I only just skimmed
through this site, but it looks like a good comprehensive source for all
sort of information. Say NO to adopting from pet stores and backyard breeders! Say YES to
adopting through rescue organizations and other reputable shelters!
A
ton of information here regarding feeding your dog raw. Not to forget
that same principles apply to cats as well! The site looks hard to
navigate through and messy, but I know I've picked up a lot of good
information here. If you're looking for quick info myths and other, see
the next link.
Fantastic source of quick, basic and easy-to-understand information debunking some popular myths about raw feeding.
I
will add more to this list soon enough! If you want to learn more
information fast, or have any questions, or are wondering which sketchy
facts are true or false, or any information regarding pit bulls at all, e-mail me! If I can't fully answer your question myself I'm sure I can point you in the right direction. damnradioman@hotmail.com
NOT FOR THE WEAK AT HEART or if there are any sheltered children in the
room. And by weak of heart I mean weak of mind and soul with the
unwillingness to educate yourselves on the more serious problems
regarding humanity and the world. These are my two favorite pit bull
videos on YouTube. What calls for the warning is that both videos show
snapshots of abused dogs, and it is not pretty. I've asked many people
before to watch these videos, but at this mention, they refuse.
Ignorance is bliss, I suppose. But it is ignorance, and I have no
respect for the unwillingness to learn about the reality of the world we
live on, regardless of whether or not they choose to do something about
it. These videos are MY reality, the thing in this world I choose to be
most passionate about. These dogs are what I fight for every day,
through education and advocacy, and I hope to in the future be able to
do more. I'm not asking you to hop on my bandwagon, or even care at all
(as long as you're not part of the problem,) but please watch these
videos, and enlighten yourself if only a little bit. I say 'a bit'
because still both the horrors, and the triumphs of this great breed go
far beyond what you will see. Less than 10 minutes of your time for
these 2 videos, and if you want to learn more, another link to a
slideshow style presentation with more statistical information on pit
bulls is at the bottom (no graphic photos here; why not teach the kids
something for a day?:)
The original 'pit bull problem' video
(the most graphic, addressing the biggest problem regarding pit bull
abuse. The second one is more about pit bull pride:)
The great American Pit Bull Terrier (this one is my favorite, mainly
pit bull pride here, but still there is an 'abuse' angle here. Can't
really have a meaningful pit bull video without addressing the
situation, as it is such a huge part of the problem. Graphic lyrics in
this song here too for the kiddies, but keep it up I like how the chorus
is meant to describe the breed:)
Here is the presentation with more information on the breed. I really
enjoyed this, and if you want to see no graphic abuse pictures at all,
but would still like to learn, this will keep you busy for a good 10
minutes. This is a good source for quick and interesting facts on pit
bull. Such as the Animal Planet video on pit bulls should be, but
unfortunately is not and instead riddled with a load of false
information:) http://www.hellobully.com/pb101/pitbull101.html
And just for fun, if you're really daft on the subject, you may not
know the difference between what is describe as a 'hippo' in this video
and a true pit bull. Think those blue XXL bully max or whatever crap are
true pit bulls? Think again! (Must watch entire video to understand
it's meaning:)
It's made to have you snorting and giggling especially with the song
playing in the background, but really what's even more sad than the fact
there are people out there who would claim these dog are pit bull
terriers, is the sorry state that human monsters have bred these poor
crippled dogs into. I've only met one of these super low, XXL or
whatever you want to call them dogs, the owner claiming it was of course
a 'pit bull.' His name was 'Chaos,' he sported an ugly and
uncomfortable looking spiked harness, and he was the shyest most timid
& scared dog I've met who was over 100 lbs. I had to go cry about
him after work that day-- beaten to be tough by his ugly,
trying-too-hard-to-be-gangster type owner, no doubt. Same end different means information on 'blue' or whale-pit bulls here: http://www.workingpitbull.com/pictures.htm
I
just tried to go through the entire Animal Planet's pit bull video and
make a list of the false information and correct it to post it here. I
couldn't get passed the first 1:20. Makes me terribly angry, and to
correct it all I would have to write a book; a book of all the
information I know on the pit bull breed, their history, etc. I never
got any reply back to my letter I sent them a year
ago, explaining my sadness and anger at seeing such a widely popular
and trusted source of information regarding animals could pass on
such horridly false information. I couldn't correct it all then, either.
Until I do decide to write down all my knowledge on the matter and put
it somewhere easily accessible on the net, don't watch this video. It
really does the breed bad with all it's false information and slander.
The
effects of Damon's raw diet of about 3 full months have started to really
come to light. His fur feels almost like velvet. His eyes get hardly any
build up in them now. I haven't once had to clean his ears as they
always seem to be clean. He's put on at least a good couple of pounds in
muscle since we brought him home from no doubt losing a lot while
confined to the shelter, and he looks really filled
out. And maybe most importantly, Pippin has brought home at lest 4
ticks in the last couple of months and besides the occasional check I
haven't had to worry as I stick my nose up and parade around the house
chanting 'put the dog on raw!'
What exactly is it with the
ignorance people have that don't allow them to understand the fact that
parasites are less inclined to go after a healthy host? A surprising
number of people ridicule this. Not only this but other topics whether
relevant or irrelevant to parasites on the feeding of a raw diet to your
pet. What is up people? What arse do you pull your false information
from? Explain this to me before you argue that my resources are
unreliable when you have none because you haven't bothered to do the
research yourself. When you do, I'll be more than happy to listen to and
maybe even learn from your argument.
But whilst on that note
the next time someone tells me that all online resources are 'fake' I'm
going to slap them. Wake up to the 21st century, everyone, you're on one
right now! This is a terrible excuse for not having any resources of
your own. If you go and make me find a hard copy of the same damn
information that very well could have gone through just as
self-published a process as any false information on the net, I'm going
to use it to whack every one of you on the head.
