Has anyone had this problem from their own families and how do you handle it?
mnp13 wrote:Where are you located? if you are anywhere within driving distance (like 6 hours or so!!!) of Syracuse, NY I would encourage you to attend the Bull-ympics - http://www.bull-ympics.com
you will be able to get your CGC and TT there, then when people start the 'vicious pit bull' routine you can ask them if their dog has titles that back up that they are trained and well mannered!
mnp13 wrote:satanscheerleader wrote: I gotta get her one of those my grandkids are pit bull shirts!
hmmmm... and I just happen to know someone who makes those shirts with photos of your dogs on them!
satanscheerleader wrote:mnp13 wrote:satanscheerleader wrote: I gotta get her one of those my grandkids are pit bull shirts!
hmmmm... and I just happen to know someone who makes those shirts with photos of your dogs on them!
That was a smooth sales pitch! :rofl:
luvmyangels wrote:I am in Long Island. I am completely psyched to come up for the
Bull-ympics. In fact, we already asked my in-laws who live outside of Oneonta to watch the kids for the weekend so my husband and I can be there.
Knuckles has already passed Beginner Obedience with flying colors. He will soon be starting agility (once his demodectic mange settles a bit).
Please also note I have my awesome sweatshirt from Badrap.org which says, "My Best Friend is a Pit Bull." I am very proud of my Pit and what he stands for.
I know we can't change everyone's opinion about the breed in one day although it is disappointing but I can try one person at a time.
-Mary Ann
Romanwild wrote:
Train him to be well mannered and don't hide him and you'll change peoples minds as time goes on. That's the most important thing.
Think about getting him the Caninine Good Citizen and the Therapy Dog Certification.
ammitnme wrote:Romanwild wrote:
Train him to be well mannered and don't hide him and you'll change peoples minds as time goes on. That's the most important thing.
Think about getting him the Caninine Good Citizen and the Therapy Dog Certification.
This is SO important. I wish I had known this years ago. And those here who know me, know why I wish that!
The media has done its job of stirring up a frenzy regarding this breed and it is up to each and every bully owner to step forward proactively and show people that this breed is incomparable in loyalty, love, devotion and just plain COOL! We owe it to our dogs and our fellow responsible owners to show the public what the breed is really all about. It can be tempting after getting bad reactions from the public to walk out the door without our dogs, but one little opportunity may change the mind of someone who may in turn say to thier neighbor..."well, I met the most awesome pit bull the other day". Little by little we CAN make a difference!!!
Leisa
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