Banning Pit Bulls Research Paper
For The Love of Pit Bulls
Pit bulls are just like any other loyal breed of dog. Just like the other breeds, pit bulls are only dangerous if they are raised to be dangerous. According to the AVMA, it is “mostly the owners, not the dogs, who are to blame for any bad behavior.” (“Ban Pit Bulls?”). Pit bulls are wonderful companions and friends.
The pit bull breed originates from England in the 1800s. These precious animals were initially raised and trained to fight for entertainment. Around “1835 England outlawed the gruesome entertainment of dog fighting.” Not long after, organized dog fighting became very popular in the United States around the Civil War era. Back then, the United States did not have any laws against these inhumane acts. …show more content…
They are loyal and protective. These animals are only aggressive if that is all they see in their owners. If people continue to listen to the media hype, their opinions will always be skewed. Hopefully someday people will realize that pit bulls are just like any other dog breed. Individuals cannot blame the breed, they have to blame the owner of the breed. (Athey 33-36).
Works Cited
“Ban Pit Bulls?” Junior Scholastic Dec 10 2007: 7-. ProQuest. Web. 29 Apr 2013.
The author claims that pit bulls are good dogs and that it is the owner that makes the dog become aggressive.
Huemer, Ariana. “Scapegoats and Underdogs: The Pit Bull Dilemma.” The Animals’ Agenda 20.4 (2000): 30-33+. ProQuest. Web. 30 Apr. 2013.
Huemer writes about the history of bit bulls the cruelty involving these animals. Huemer states facts and sources as to why pit bulls are not bad dogs.
NANCY TORNER of The,Journal staff. "School can Change Noisy Pup into an Obedient Pet Patience, Love Help; Consistency Works." Milwaukee Journal: 0. Mar 15 992. ProQuest. Web. 2 May 2013 .
Torner is a dog owner and trainer. She helps train disobedient animals and states her claims and findings with aggressive breeds of dogs.
"A Life for a Life: By Saving Her, He Saved Himself." US Fed News Service, Including US State NewsNov 18 2011. ProQuest.Web. 2 May 2013
Pit bulls are just like any other loyal breed of dog. Just like the other breeds, pit bulls are only dangerous if they are raised to be dangerous. According to the AVMA, it is “mostly the owners, not the dogs, who are to blame for any bad behavior.” (“Ban Pit Bulls?”). Pit bulls are wonderful companions and friends.
The pit bull breed originates from England in the 1800s. These precious animals were initially raised and trained to fight for entertainment. Around “1835 England outlawed the gruesome entertainment of dog fighting.” Not long after, organized dog fighting became very popular in the United States around the Civil War era. Back then, the United States did not have any laws against these inhumane acts. …show more content…
They are loyal and protective. These animals are only aggressive if that is all they see in their owners. If people continue to listen to the media hype, their opinions will always be skewed. Hopefully someday people will realize that pit bulls are just like any other dog breed. Individuals cannot blame the breed, they have to blame the owner of the breed. (Athey 33-36).
Works Cited
“Ban Pit Bulls?” Junior Scholastic Dec 10 2007: 7-. ProQuest. Web. 29 Apr 2013.
The author claims that pit bulls are good dogs and that it is the owner that makes the dog become aggressive.
Huemer, Ariana. “Scapegoats and Underdogs: The Pit Bull Dilemma.” The Animals’ Agenda 20.4 (2000): 30-33+. ProQuest. Web. 30 Apr. 2013.
Huemer writes about the history of bit bulls the cruelty involving these animals. Huemer states facts and sources as to why pit bulls are not bad dogs.
NANCY TORNER of The,Journal staff. "School can Change Noisy Pup into an Obedient Pet Patience, Love Help; Consistency Works." Milwaukee Journal: 0. Mar 15 992. ProQuest. Web. 2 May 2013 .
Torner is a dog owner and trainer. She helps train disobedient animals and states her claims and findings with aggressive breeds of dogs.
"A Life for a Life: By Saving Her, He Saved Himself." US Fed News Service, Including US State NewsNov 18 2011. ProQuest.Web. 2 May 2013