Alleged Pit Bull Attacks

[Home of Cujo]

I really enjoy coming to this site because all the good people that come here and I know if I see some thing I don't like then all I have to do is skip over it but I can't help but go read about the Alleged Pit Bull Attacks. It seems that any one wanting to gather support for banning our dogs would have a hay day here on this board. I know there are plenty of places to go read and gather this type of thing but why make it easy on those out there that want to see our dogs killed and done away with. I have been in the dogs for a long time and when I read all these reports I even began to question my having this type of dog even knowing that in all my years I have only seen just a few people aggressive pit. Am I the only one that feels this way?

[Texasbulldogs]

I whole-heartedly agree with Home of Cujo, seems like these types of threads only supply information to individuals trying to get BSL passed (one stop shopping here). They are not productive or educational in any way, especially since most seem to have reservations on, if in fact it truly was even a bulldog. I don’t see any reason or benefit of having threads like these. Do these types of threads; benefit anyone on the site in a positive way? Have they persuaded any future idiot from getting this breed or just provide an inaccurate image of the breed that attracts more irresponsible idiots?

Most that come to this site have a desire to: learn, increase their knowledge, and/or help other’s interested in this breed. So these thread don’t/can’t benefit them in any fashion. So if these types of threads provide not benefit to this breed or members of the site. Why are they on it?

[hawk]

I agree as well. I really don't even read the Alleged Attacks because the reports usually have misinformation and like you said they really serve no purpose. This is a game dog site and I would love to see anyone come up with a stat on how many GAME bred dogs have ever been involved in any sort off attack. First off a lot of these dogs are not even full APBT's but of course the "pit" part is always to blame. Then the rest are usually from BYB's from questionable stock. What I don't understand is when you read the attacks saying that 2 or more dogs were involved. Tell me when can two GAME bred dogs do ANYTHING together?? I really do not like that picture on the home page it makes it look as if the APBT IS vicious. I often tell my wife I wish I did not love this breed or I wish I never even knew anything about them.

I do however disagree with this statement to a degree.

I have been in the dogs for a long time and when I read all these reports I even began to question my having this type of dog even knowing that in all my years I have only seen just a few people aggressive pit.

I know the poster feels this way and it is sad. The only thing I don't like about owning this breed is all the crap you have to deal with because of the media and irresponsible owners. I KNOW a game bred is one of the most stable animals you can own.

[Crash97]

I fully agree, we need more positive and less negative articles. The public already hears plenty of the medias ideas on pitbulls, why feed into it?

[The Watcher]

agree, lets post only the positive ideas about our breed. We have all heard enough horrible storries, its time to shed a different light. These post seem even worse then the media reports..
I am trying to put together a more POSITIVE newsletter, maybe t...ravel to ADBA shows/weight pulls, document and collect footage. Lets show the media what our breed is trulely about. For instance, I recently took my Parents/G- Parents to ADBA conformation show(not that Im crazy 'bout ADBA) I can honestly say it blew them away to see so many Pitbulls portrayed in a positive way. Hell, they did' nt even realize that there was so many APBT's in the state of Fla not involved in horror stories. We have to fight back by putting a positive image out to combat the negative...
Do ya'l think if I was to film some upcoming shows/weightpulls the local news would except it?

[14rock]

Its worth a shot fifty! The only thing is with the media they could turn it into something totally diffrent and then show the negative side. Positive Pitbulls dont sell papers.

[lovemypit76]

Right you all are. There is enough pitbull-sh*t out there. I like reading positive stuff. We all obviously love our dogs, so let's all agree to put pertinent and nice stories/info about our dogs. There is nothing worse than someone in line behind you at the store asking, "What kind of dogs do you have?" and when they hear your answer, they look at you like you're a known baby killer... even though they've probably never met a pitbull. Anyone who has, knows these are the best dogs around. I'll certainly never settle for less.

[Marty]

You all are right, we have decided to disable the alleged pitbull attack news.

Thanks Marty

[Home of Cujo]

You all are right, we have decided to disable the alleged pitbull attack news.

Thanks Marty
Thanks Marty, I feel better.

[Crash97]

Thanks, I believe it to be for the best. Maybe we could replace it with heroic/ upbeat stories on the breed.

[jasong]

I don't know if I totally agree with the statement that the news is only looking for the bad pitbull stories. I the last 4 or 5 months I have only heard good stuff about pitbulls in my area. Fox had a story on a pitbull that saved a little girl from a burning building, the story before that about pitbulls was on one that goes to a retirement home and hangs out with all the residents. And the most recent one that I can remember happen like 2 weeks ago when ABC ran a story about a pitbull that helps save people when disasters strike. That dog helped people in 9/11 and in some tornado in the midwest last year.
I do agree that the pit typically has bad press coverage but I think the media is helping, on ocassion, to change that. Also, I don't think it wouldn't hurt if you sent in a video of them acting good around people and eachother. Just make sure you don't show any dogs fighting or grawling at eachother or people it will be fine. If they mess it up and make the dogs out to look bad than you get everyone you know to call and complain. Then you can tell a competing station about what they did and you are willing to give an exclusive and show the real tape. I work for a radio station and in this sort of business they love that sort of thing. If you can make one station look bad it helps all the others that are competing for that stations viewers or listeners. All they care about are ratings, and the more people you have listening or watching you than the other guy, the better. I might be thinking into this a little to much but it's just a suggestion.

[Marty]

Bump...........

[SEAL]

yeap im kinda tired of hearing of alleged attacks and even some of the animal cruelty stuff we arent peta and its not relavent to pits or helpen the breed move in a positive direction.

[Marinepits]

Tired of it also. I would love to see more positive articles posted!

[Judy]

I am in agreement, I don't think there's much good in posting the negative stuff...and like Seal said, it's really not helping the breed. Unless there is something that can actually be learned from the post.. but most often there's not.

I wish there were more good stories to report.

[Marty]

I am in agreement, I don't think there's much good in posting the negative stuff...and like Seal said, it's really not helping the breed. Unless there is something that can actually be learned from the post.. but most often there's not.
I wish there were more good stories to report.You posted one Judy I moved to Positive Press I hope you don't mind ;)

[Luigi]

I'm so glad someone finally said this. Enough already with the negative news stories. All we're doing is giving them legs to keep on going . . .

[Judy]

You posted one Judy I moved to Positive Press I hope you don't mind ;)
Not at all...sometimes I'm not sure exactly where to post so feel free to move them around and if I post something wrong please let me know.

[rocksteady]

yes, but we also need to be kept informed of what is happening with the breed.. as tired as i am of seeing the negative, we cannot duck our heads in the sand and pretend its not there.. I guess there is negative that is helpfull and negative that is deterimental to the problem..

at least on this forum, when the negative gets posted, we can rebute it and post the truth.. unlike the people seeing it in the newspaper or TV where 99 times out of 100 no one is there to give the postive side of the story.. so if people are coming here are see it, they also see what people who know and understand the dogs have to say.. and they get the good side, too..

i agree some of the recents posts that have been made are utter repulsive and many are redundant..and that it would be nice to have a break from all of it..

[Marty]

I'm so glad someone finally said this. Enough already with the negative news stories. All we're doing is giving them legs to keep on going . . .Well thats why I bumped the thread, theres been more posting of this, and this is to let everyone know of the decision we made ;)

Not at all...sometimes I'm not sure exactly where to post so feel free to move them around and if I post something wrong please let me know.Judy your doing a great job hun keep it up ;)

[Luigi]

;) backatcha . . .

[SEAL]

the judy seal luigi tag team
and marty off the top rope with the game dog back breaker lmao.
* it seems we repeat each other

[Luigi]

the judy seal luigi tag team
and marty off the top rope with the game dog back breaker lmao.
lol . . . I think . . .

[Marty]

Bump for new members :)

[MrsDanos Back]

yes, but we also need to be kept informed of what is happening with the breed.. as tired as i am of seeing the negative, we cannot duck our heads in the sand and pretend its not there.. I guess there is negative that is helpfull and negative that is deterimental to the problem..

at least on this forum, when the negative gets posted, we can rebute it and post the truth.. unlike the people seeing it in the newspaper or TV where 99 times out of 100 no one is there to give the postive side of the story.. so if people are coming here are see it, they also see what people who know and understand the dogs have to say.. and they get the good side, too..

i agree some of the recents posts that have been made are utter repulsive and many are redundant..and that it would be nice to have a break from all of it..
Totally agree with you on this one rock, I Have to say that hearing this kinda stuff is not good but I like to hear what is going on with this breed in other parts of the world, Also I noticed some posts that some people post and it gives you good information for when thoughs BAD people get outta jail or whatever and they go back to breeding, there name is already red flaged, so you know not to get from them and what not...Just how I feel personally on this situation...

[Jenn]

You all are right, we have decided to disable the alleged pitbull attack news.

Thanks Marty
Bump again........ ;)