DntJudgeTheBreed Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 hey everyone, Im very frustrated with regards to our communities view on the pitbull breed. Any RESPONSIBLE OWNER who has ever had a pitbull can clearly see the love and willingness this breed has yet it is often judged as a born killer who was created to kill children n tear people apart.. People often are surprised when they meet my pitbull puppy and cannot believe its the SAME breed they hear about in the media. They often have that strange look on their face which says....why is ur dog behaved like its something bad for a pitbull who has been well trained to be obedient... I would like to hear everyones opinion on the topic yet my blame is on the media who have nothing intresting to do and want to make a living off being dramatic often playing the roles of actors infront of the screen and not reporters...... thanx every1:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I blame irresponsible breeders who let irresponsible owners get their hands on the breed and the types of owners who want the breed for its tough image and fail to properly train and socialise them. The media simply make the most of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DntJudgeTheBreed Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I blame irresponsible breeders who let irresponsible owners get their hands on the breed and the types of owners who want the breed for its tough image and fail to properly train and socialise them.The media simply make the most of them. Highly agree ;) i believe that education on the breed and making people realise what pitbulls are really about is what will change all this stereotypical image, restrictions WONT work as you realise that what is banned and restricted often becomes much more sought after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernStarPits Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Yeah right, you see, who here even heard of the APBT previous the media getting hold of the name ???? about 1 in 1000 I would say. irrisponsible breeders? irrisponsible owners?, what a cop out, perhaps after the media got hold of them thats happened not before.. I have media reports going back to before BSL lol, nothing mentioned the pit bull then, but by crikey as soon as it landed haha well we all know dont we? Dont we? Show me an article before the import regs, not after. Edited March 17, 2009 by NorthernStarPits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DntJudgeTheBreed Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yeah right, you see, who here even heard of the APBT previous the media getting hold of the name ???? about 1 in 1000 I would say.irrisponsible breeders? irrisponsible owners?, what a cop out, perhaps after the media got hold of them thats happened not before.. I have media reports going back to before BSL lol, nothing mentioned the pit bull then, but by crikey as soon as it landed haha well we all know dont we? Dont we? Show me an article before the import regs, not after. Honestly its embarrassing how we all thought we live in open minded society where people understand, i mean if you look into pitbull attacks u realise most arent even PITBULLS, but cross breeds. My puppy is still learning to walk on a leash n gets very excited when he meets other dogs.....on one of our walks we came across an elderly chihuahua....well believe it or not she had a bite at Hero( my pup) and what do u expect the ferocious man eating pitbull to do? he gave her a big sloppy kiss :p people have to wake up n screw this BSL bullcrap...im sure if any other animal had to wear a muzzle the whole time and be locked up in a cage 24/7 even when he is in his own home...it would be marked as animal cruelty... wat a shame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 NSP: irrisponsible breeders? irrisponsible owners?, what a cop out, perhaps after the media got hold of them thats happened not before.. God forbid those within the breed actually stood up and took some responsiblity for the situation the dog finds itself in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I belive its just a passing phase, they have banned other dogs in the past and now its the pitbulls turn, It a way for the government to show the public that they "care" and ad doing something to solve a "problem". sooner rather then later i hope the ban WILL be lifted and then its another breed will be targeted. And i agreed with the media, they dont help, the newspapers an especially the news like 60 min are full of bias rubih that gets the ratings up, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I belive its just a passing phase, they have banned other dogs in the past and now its the pitbulls turn, It a way for the government to show the public that they "care" and ad doing something to solve a "problem". sooner rather then later i hope the ban WILL be lifted and then its another breed will be targeted.And i agreed with the media, they dont help, the newspapers an especially the news like 60 min are full of bias rubih that gets the ratings up, I think the APBT is in a worse state - they were banned from import by the Commonwealth government before BSL was introduced by the States. You also have individual councils imposing their own restrictions. No breed in Australia has faced that level of restriction before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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