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Some dogs are so adorable and kind that anybody can vouch for them. At the same time, some dogs get unjustified discrimination solely based on their history or actions, ignoring the fact that exceptions are always there.
One such dog is Pit bull, mistaken as an aggressive and violent dog for its size and temperament.
Why do Pit bulls have a bad reputation?
Pit bulls were fighting dogs bred by crossing old English bulldogs and old English terriers in the 19th century.
These dogs had no tolerance for other dog breeds because they were trained and groomed to fight. However, they were not violent and aggressive towards other humans who were instructing them during their fights.
From there, Pit bulls get the impression of aggressive dogs who are dangerous for small kids and other animals.
Some cities have banned Pit bulls to keep or to keep without legal insurance.
Are Pit bulls safe family dogs?
Pit bulls are like any other dog breed, above all, are individuals. They have both an evil and good side in them, it depends on the owners which side they bring out of their Pit bulls.
When given the right environment, training, behavior therapy, and love Pit bulls will turn out as good family dogs.
Below are some of the factors that make them good family dogs.
Protective
Pit bulls are highly protective of their owners and the family they are staying with.
They are masculine dogs, which makes them excellent guard dogs and watchdogs.
They can be overly protective of other animals and humans if not trained well to behave around.
They can be aggressive and chew any toy they see, you can provide them with chew toys to protect your furniture and other assets from them.
Extremely loyal and friendly
Pit bulls are one of the most loyal companions for humans on Earth. They have a friendly nature and will not leave your side.
They will sense if you are upset and will make you feel good by licking and cuddling you.
They also love to climb on the lap and ignore their size and weight. You have to have a big heart to bear their sudden jumps on the couch or you.
Pit bulls are more clingy than other dogs. They love to stay close to their owners to get their love and affection.
The owner must return the same love and quality time to the dog and not leave them alone for too long. Otherwise, your bull will end up anxious and depressed.
Social
Pit bulls are social dogs who love interacting with other humans but not animals. You should fulfill the needs of these social butterflies to satisfy their animal instinct.
If you have the time to invest in their socialization and get them to experience new environments and people then you are ready to get a Pit bull.
Kids friendly
Pit bulls are kid-friendly when they are trained well to behave around small kids from their very first day. There are many cases of their violence circulating in the media, which can be true if you poorly train them and trigger their violent nature.
Your kids must also handle the dog gently, which mustn’t be frowned upon. Pit bulls are intelligent dogs who sense verbal and nonverbal clues in their surroundings and act accordingly.
You mustn’t leave your kids alone with a Pit bull without properly training both parties.
Conclusion:
Pit bulls are good family pets when their owner trains them with kindness and affection. On the other hand, they can be worse pets if their owner poorly trains them and fails to control their aggressive nature.
