NP. I was attacked by a neighbor’s German Shepherd when I was 2 (stitches all over by face and eyelids so not just a bite.)So I’ve always been careful with our pets around kids but I know any breed can bite. It’s good that this dog is a puppy and can be properly socialized. My 13 year old pitbull was the sweetest dog we’ve ever had and was around toddlers, babies, cats , and even rabbits and guinea pigs his whole life. He went into renal failure and died this past December. The kids still cry for him several times a week. We now have a 12 week old pitbull puppy that is learning very fast and has most commands down already. These dogs are loving , intelligent , and want to please their owners. This is why when they get into the wrong hands they can be trained to fight because they are very loyal to their owners. In a normal home this means they can be quickly trained to be a great companion. They need socialization with people and dogs, tons of exercise and play(most aggression comes from not getting enough stimulation or exercise.) |
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Yes I can imagine. Every night my kid cries when the dog bites and wont let go. These are just puppy teeth. We give him ice, and do rope tugs, and ball toss. -OP |
Aggh! Train your dog and your kid. |
I guess you would know what to do since you are the female version. |
| OP Here- How do I rehome ? |
Take it back to the group you adopted it from. They will regome it to someone who wants a dog. Don't get another one. |
Yes. It is totally bitchy to suggest training a puppy. Unrealistic expectations kill a lot of dogs and maim a lot of kids, so carry on. |
| What happened to the OP? Did you re-home the dog or keep it? |
Sounds like the white liberal transplants who don't know better that this area is full of. |
Nearly EVERY rescue pit bull is renamed something that is more Adoptable! Geez it’s so obvious what they are .
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| I have a pit bull mix and it doesn’t have an aggressive bone in its body. “ Racism is the pits “. |
DC doesn’t disallow pits. Montgomery county does |
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This is just my experience, but we are on our third pit mix puppy from a rescue. Our last only guy lived to be 13 and was a sweet old boy. Our other gal is 8. The new puppy is 4 months.
I think it depends on what the mix is with and the dog’s upbringing. Yes, we have kids. I can’t stress how friendly and sweet my own dogs have been. One was attacked by a West Highland Terrier. Both of our dogs were on leash. The Westie walked by and sniffed my dog and then jumped on its face and bit an ear. It drew blood. Even after being bitten my dog just stood there, looking confused. It did not even growl in return. As I write my older mix is lazing on the sofa and my little girl is snuggled on my DS’s lap, asleep. |
| Ahem....the dog name is "Staffie" not pit |