I wish I knew what to do because every minute I love this dog more:
I have a happy family of five friendly dogs, then recently I rescued an abused pit bull who is soooo loving and grateful to me--but he aggresses against the other dogs. I am torn! It's the kind of thing that erupts in a minute, and I'm really scared of a killing. I can't bear to give the dog to the pound, as they usually kill pit bulls anyway and he's been through enough. Any suggestions? = ↓
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| Name: lindalu | Date: Feb 2nd, 2007 7:27 PM |
| Firs of.... is he intact, second how many of the five other dogs are males and female? Finally are any of the five spay and neutered ? Sorry about the questions but it is hard to advise you not knowing the full details. ↑ |
| Name: melindakk | Date: Feb 2nd, 2007 9:07 PM |
| he will be neutred in two weeks. I have one female and five males including him--and all have been fixed except him. ↑ |
| Name: melindakk | Date: Feb 2nd, 2007 9:11 PM |
| I thought I'd keep him as an indoor dog mostly (except sun during the day) and pamper him so he'd feel special. This seems to make him less possesive/jealous of the others in the pack. I am trying to teach him polite pack behavior and that DA brings consequences. ↑ |
| Name: seatrout | Date: Feb 2nd, 2007 9:42 PM |
I work with Pit Bull Rescue Central - you can visit it at www.pbrc.net and I will tell you, pitties are pitties and are often animal aggressive - that's what happens to them after being bred for hundreds of generations to fight other dogs. They can be great with people but horrible with animals. Getting him fixed might help, but the aggression will still be there most likely. The pit's animal aggression isn't generally learned, it's genetic - I'd talk with some pit bull experts on what to do as you will likely need to use the Crate-And-Rotate method with him. Don't trust your pit not to fight another dog, it's too risky. I have two rescued male pits that get along fine but have had issues with other adult foster pits I've taken in.
If you think you can not do the C-A-R, you might want to consider euthing him yourself - make it a happy day for him - take him to the vet, and as long as you're loving on him he'll never know anything else - I have had to pts two of my fosters becuase I knew I couldn't find responsible enough homes for them where they would be safe.
Remember, a pit bull's philosophy is Never Give Up! And a fight ending without serious wounds is rare with pitties.
I hate dog-fighters. I fantasize about hanging dog fighters up by their testicles with fishing line over a busy stretch of the St. Johns River - local river here full of alligators.... I really hate them! ↑ |
| Name: page_e | Date: Feb 2nd, 2007 10:43 PM |
wow here in the uk 5 apb have just been put down.
I do think that it was the dogs fault ↑ |
| Name: melindakk | Date: Feb 3rd, 2007 1:03 AM |
| I am afraid I agree with you--just when I think things are ok, something happens that TERRIFIES me about him. He looks so cute and innocent one moment, and a killer the next. I fear for my other dogs--they are looking at me very questioningly about why this dog has invaded us. I think I will call the vet about euthanizing rather than neutering--I agree, I would be putting him in heaven where he would be safe, and we would be too. ↑ |
| Name: melindakk | Date: Feb 3rd, 2007 1:37 AM |
| WHAT EXACTLY IS THE CRATE AND ROTATE ROUTINE? ↑ |
| Name: melindakk | Date: Feb 3rd, 2007 3:59 PM |
| i am so attached to this loving dog. He is so beautiful--but he exhibits DA. I have five dogs who I love--and they are friendly. There is nothing I can do but separte them, and then put him to sleep. I can't put him through anything like the pound coming with their cruel stick, then put in a cold cage with barking dogs all around. i just can't do it! I will just have to put him to sleep, and ask him to be my guardian angel. we will be together in spirit. ↑ |
| Name: I love my APBT | Date: Mar 8th, 2007 7:54 AM |
| Wow. Unbelievable.Why are people rescuing pits from the shelter when they already have so many dogs? And then they wonder why the dog is aggressive, and then the dog who has no say in the matter, is put to sleep? Guys, it's nothing personal at all but this is really scaring me. It's kinda common sense if you are going to adopt a pit from a shelter it should be very young if you are going to just throw him in with a large pack. Grown pits are better suited for homes with either no other dogs or dogs that are much older or much younger. You don't know the history with a grown pit and you have no idea if he's been trained to fight and kill or if he's been abused. I'm sorry to sound mean but do you realize a dog who didn't ask for any of this is going to lose his life because you made a mistake? ↑ |
| Name: Confused | Date: Feb 26th, 2010 2:20 PM |
Hi Pit bull lovers,
My beloved family pet Lola was attacked by a pit bull while i walked her in my neighborhood to pick up my 8 year old at the bus stop. The attack was the most brutal thing I have ever witnessed Lola's front leg was mutilated and will be amputated today. The pit bull was visiting and a family dog raised around small children. I am so confused about this breed. Feed back Please. I am also angry that my happy healthy pet has suffered so much and not lost a leg. ↑ |
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