Be aware. buy a good book on positive training like clicker training or whatever. But pits are one of the most loving and loyal breeds there are. ANY dog can develop sudden rage. It's just that a pit can cause more damage than a chihuaha that goes ballistic. The 2 friendliest, easy going, child and other animal friendly dogs I've ever known and NEVER feared a bit were a pit and a chow. Go figure.
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wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
wendy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Karen,
Thank you for your input and for sharing your
experiences. I will keep this in mind as I do my
research on this dog. It's hard to imagine her going
ballistic; she is so incredibly sweet. And while I
know that not all Pit Bulls who are family dogs will
have sudden rage syndrome, it's something we need to
always be cognizant of if we decide to keep her,
especially when we have kids.
Thanks,
Wendy
P.S. Congratulations on adopting out your FIV baby!
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Phaewryn and all,
> Well I have been doing dog and until recently pit
> rescue for 20 some years.
> I am afraid I do not agree. I had a pit from weaning
> till 4 1/2 years and
> she "turned" or developed sudden rage. A beloved
> indoor family fully vetted dog
> became a killer in 6 months.
> I also have a foster who was attacked by her own pit
> with injuries including
> 26 staples in her head. Also from a dog with sudden
> rage syndrome.
> Never no matter how long you have them trust a pit
> completely. They were
> born and bred to kill and that is what they do best.
>
> My pit Judas used to help me potty bottle baby
> kittens,. then started
> chewing up pups.
> When you get yours checked please include a test for
> lyme and
> thyroid.....another major cause of aggression in
> pits and other breeds of dogs.
> A rescued pit needs lots of training love patience
> and RESPECT.
> I have only read a few of these emails we had petco
> adoptions all weekend
> but good luck with the pit.
> BY THE WAY ALL I PLACE A FIV POSITIVE CAT TODAY WHO
> WILL HAVE A FIV BUDDY TO
> HANG WITH.
> KAREN
>
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