Anonymous wrote:As a dog trainer, 99% of dog bites/attacks could be prevented if people knew anything about dog behavior and signals. Dogs very rarely (VERY rarely) attack with no warning. People just ignore/punish the dog's signals.

So yeah, joe blow dog owner who is going to yell at a dog for growling and alpha roll a dog for jumping is going to create a disaster of whatever breed they choose to do that to. Unfortunately, Cesar Milan and the like have speed some really dangerous ideas to the average pet owner.

And for goodness sake, teach your child to let the dog approach them, not to approach a dog. No hugging, running, squealing, etc around dogs! My 2 year old knows when he meets a new dog to sit down, put his hand out, and look the other way while the dog sniffs it. Only then does he pet the dog, and only while within his reach. If the dog moves, he cannot follow it. It's not that hard to teach.

Anonymous wrote:guys, the dog in that picture is literally doing nothing wrong. if you are terrified and tensing up, then you do not know dogs.

basing your fear on what that dog looks like, and nothing more, is called being prejudiced.

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Anonymous wrote:I have gotten twice by yappy tiny dogs twice in my life. I am more annoyed by and scared of these tiny, worked up yippers.. People need to TRAIN THEIR DOGS, no matter what their size or breed. Too often, I think little dogs get a pass because they are "so cute." Ugh.

You're really more afraid of a teacup poodle or a yorkiepoo than a pit bull? Huh. I guess if I could kick a tiny nipping dog away, I'm not going to be terribly frightened of it (agree, terribly annoyed at a poorly trained canine). But a lunging pit bull, bred for hundreds of years for strength? Yes, I will be afraid of that dog. With good reason.

I don't trust many pit bulls as family dogs ( there are exceptions though), but you should not discount the serious damage that a small dog can do. Teach your kids appropriate behavior around animals.

I find this kind of post super annoying. Where in my post did I say anything about not teaching my kids appropriate animal behavior? Where did I say anything about kids at all? My point was: seriously, who is more afraid of a yorkie than a pit bull?

Anonymous wrote:As a dog trainer, 99% of dog bites/attacks could be prevented if people knew anything about dog behavior and signals. Dogs very rarely (VERY rarely) attack with no warning. People just ignore/punish the dog's signals.

So yeah, joe blow dog owner who is going to yell at a dog for growling and alpha roll a dog for jumping is going to create a disaster of whatever breed they choose to do that to. Unfortunately, Cesar Milan and the like have speed some really dangerous ideas to the average pet owner.

And for goodness sake, teach your child to let the dog approach them, not to approach a dog. No hugging, running, squealing, etc around dogs! My 2 year old knows when he meets a new dog to sit down, put his hand out, and look the other way while the dog sniffs it. Only then does he pet the dog, and only while within his reach. If the dog moves, he cannot follow it. It's not that hard to teach.

Anonymous wrote:You people all need to get a life. Maybe if you teach your kids how to respect and act around ANY animal, their chances of being bit will drop dramatically.

Anonymous wrote:guys, the dog in that picture is literally doing nothing wrong. if you are terrified and tensing up, then you do not know dogs.

basing your fear on what that dog looks like, and nothing more, is called being prejudiced.

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Anonymous wrote:I have gotten twice by yappy tiny dogs twice in my life. I am more annoyed by and scared of these tiny, worked up yippers.. People need to TRAIN THEIR DOGS, no matter what their size or breed. Too often, I think little dogs get a pass because they are "so cute." Ugh.

You're really more afraid of a teacup poodle or a yorkiepoo than a pit bull? Huh. I guess if I could kick a tiny nipping dog away, I'm not going to be terribly frightened of it (agree, terribly annoyed at a poorly trained canine). But a lunging pit bull, bred for hundreds of years for strength? Yes, I will be afraid of that dog. With good reason.

I don't trust many pit bulls as family dogs ( there are exceptions though), but you should not discount the serious damage that a small dog can do. Teach your kids appropriate behavior around animals.

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Anonymous wrote:guys, the dog in that picture is literally doing nothing wrong. if you are terrified and tensing up, then you do not know dogs.

basing your fear on what that dog looks like, and nothing more, is called being prejudiced.

Okay then I am prejudiced against pitbulls because that thing is nightmare inducing and I'd rather not have my face gnawed off by it.

Here is one "smiling" - still scary.

scary to you, i guess? that dog is just sitting there, looking calm.

you're going to have a hard time in the world if you get all exercised like this over nothing.

Are you serious? I think you'll find the majority of people out there find pitbulls to be unnerving and scary. Do you see that big thick barbed collar around its neck? That is because they are beastly animals that are hard to control and if they become out of control the results can be deadly. Just because the PP has the sense to recognize that does not mean s/he is "going to have a hard time in the world". You on the other hand have a screwed view of the world and some strange priorities if you think a person fearing a deadly animal that has a record of mauling babies and children is in the wrong.

that pinch collar resting loosely around the dog's neck, you mean?

i think you will find the vast majority of people don't agree with you. which is why you are the only person who keeps pursuing this issue here.

See many teacup poodles or golden retrievers wearing a collar like that? Prong collars are inhumane but necessary to keep a dog with that kind of power under control. Pitbulls snap in an instant. They go from calm to killer. Like the the one who killed the days old infant on a bed over a sneeze.

Also if you think I'm the only poster in this thread with a fear/dislike of pitbulls you are mistaken.

My mom uses those collars for her dogs which have been a lab/Aussie mix, a golden mix, and a golden retriever. They are pretty common for keeping larger, more energetic dogs from pulling too much during leash training.

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Anonymous wrote:guys, the dog in that picture is literally doing nothing wrong. if you are terrified and tensing up, then you do not know dogs.

basing your fear on what that dog looks like, and nothing more, is called being prejudiced.

Okay then I am prejudiced against pitbulls because that thing is nightmare inducing and I'd rather not have my face gnawed off by it.

Here is one "smiling" - still scary.

scary to you, i guess? that dog is just sitting there, looking calm.

you're going to have a hard time in the world if you get all exercised like this over nothing.

Are you serious? I think you'll find the majority of people out there find pitbulls to be unnerving and scary. Do you see that big thick barbed collar around its neck? That is because they are beastly animals that are hard to control and if they become out of control the results can be deadly. Just because the PP has the sense to recognize that does not mean s/he is "going to have a hard time in the world". You on the other hand have a screwed view of the world and some strange priorities if you think a person fearing a deadly animal that has a record of mauling babies and children is in the wrong.

that pinch collar resting loosely around the dog's neck, you mean?

i think you will find the vast majority of people don't agree with you. which is why you are the only person who keeps pursuing this issue here.

See many teacup poodles or golden retrievers wearing a collar like that? Prong collars are inhumane but necessary to keep a dog with that kind of power under control. Pitbulls snap in an instant. They go from calm to killer. Like the the one who killed the days old infant on a bed over a sneeze.

Also if you think I'm the only poster in this thread with a fear/dislike of pitbulls you are mistaken.

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Anonymous wrote:You people all need to get a life. Maybe if you teach your kids how to respect and act around ANY animal, their chances of being bit will drop dramatically.

Yes, that newborn really should have been taught manners.

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Anonymous wrote:As a dog trainer, 99% of dog bites/attacks could be prevented if people knew anything about dog behavior and signals. Dogs very rarely (VERY rarely) attack with no warning. People just ignore/punish the dog's signals.

So yeah, joe blow dog owner who is going to yell at a dog for growling and alpha roll a dog for jumping is going to create a disaster of whatever breed they choose to do that to. Unfortunately, Cesar Milan and the like have speed some really dangerous ideas to the average pet owner.

And for goodness sake, teach your child to let the dog approach them, not to approach a dog. No hugging, running, squealing, etc around dogs! My 2 year old knows when he meets a new dog to sit down, put his hand out, and look the other way while the dog sniffs it. Only then does he pet the dog, and only while within his reach. If the dog moves, he cannot follow it. It's not that hard to teach.

And what do you suggest for the parent who sneezes and their pitbull rips their infant apart. Or the children playing in their own yard and get attacked by neighborhood dogs coming out of no where?

Anonymous wrote:As a dog trainer, 99% of dog bites/attacks could be prevented if people knew anything about dog behavior and signals. Dogs very rarely (VERY rarely) attack with no warning. People just ignore/punish the dog's signals.

So yeah, joe blow dog owner who is going to yell at a dog for growling and alpha roll a dog for jumping is going to create a disaster of whatever breed they choose to do that to. Unfortunately, Cesar Milan and the like have speed some really dangerous ideas to the average pet owner.

And for goodness sake, teach your child to let the dog approach them, not to approach a dog. No hugging, running, squealing, etc around dogs! My 2 year old knows when he meets a new dog to sit down, put his hand out, and look the other way while the dog sniffs it. Only then does he pet the dog, and only while within his reach. If the dog moves, he cannot follow it. It's not that hard to teach.

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Anonymous wrote:I have gotten twice by yappy tiny dogs twice in my life. I am more annoyed by and scared of these tiny, worked up yippers.. People need to TRAIN THEIR DOGS, no matter what their size or breed. Too often, I think little dogs get a pass because they are "so cute." Ugh.

You're really more afraid of a teacup poodle or a yorkiepoo than a pit bull? Huh. I guess if I could kick a tiny nipping dog away, I'm not going to be terribly frightened of it (agree, terribly annoyed at a poorly trained canine). But a lunging pit bull, bred for hundreds of years for strength? Yes, I will be afraid of that dog. With good reason.