Any article about pit bulls usually has to do with the dogs attacking people and other animals. But what you don't read is how they were raised, or how any dog can attack anyone/anything depending on their living conditions. Many people are afraid when they hear the name pit bull. Words that come to mind are typically "aggressive" and "mean." They don't even try to make contact with them. In my case, the only pit bulls that have attacked me were out of love. Every day, I walk through the door and am jumped on, licked and pushed to love and play. My pit bull actually picks up anything in reach, runs up and starts howling because she misses me so much.
These assumptions aren't fair. All breeds have some sort of bad reputation. Because pit bulls were used as fighting dogs, they're automatically the worst dog to own. You rarely hear people say "Hey honey, let's go out to buy a pit bull puppy!" They are not usually people's first choices. What people don't know is that the right amount of affection and training could make a pit bull the best family pet. In my situation, I have an almost 3-year-old pit bull with name Shekianah Glory. I came into her life at about three months. At first, she was jealous. She was always my boyfriend's No. 1 girl. Every day, she constantly would jump in between us, bite my fingers and push her body to get us separated.
Now a little less than three years later, she chooses my side to sleep on and wants to always play with me. My boyfriend gets mad and even jealous that she gives me more attention than him sometimes. Almost two months ago, she had puppies. Usually they are aggressive with their offspring, but she loves when people come to see them. Every time people come to the house she runs up, just wanting love.
Then, she runs to the room where the babies are and she stands next to them, wagging her tail. I repost every pit bull post on social media reflecting their lovingness and kindness. Don't get me wrong — I love all dogs and animals. I grew up with labs, dobermans, yorkies and more. But when do you ever hear any hate or hear about any attacks from other breeds? You don't, because none of the other dogs are known as fighters.
All of these breed restrictions in towns, cities and states are ridiculous in my opinion. Telling people they are not allowed to have a certain breed because they are listed as "red-zoned" (when more than half of the red-zoned breeds are listed only because of past occurrences). Towns and cities that have bans should at least take the time to determine whether the breed can be allowed. Many people are so restricted on breeds that most are going to shelters and the pound. For what? Just to sit there? None of them get the time, love and affection they need and deserve as an animal.
