Action being taken with pit bulls

[Ryan23]

I cannot stand irresponsible ownership of dangerous animals. To those of you who keep the animal confined, spend the time to train it well, and offer proper care, good for you. Unfortunately, you are a minority. Far too many people's dogs roam free. I do not tolerate this behavior. If ANY dog comes into my yard and i feel that it poses a danger to myself or my family, it will go down. My old roomate was attacked by a dog in our dirveway. I am an advocate of people's rights to own whatever animals that they wish given they are qualified and responsible. Unfortunately, from my experience, 90% of Pit keepers are NOT qualified or responsible. And i truly feel sorry for those dogs. I even feel sorry for the ones that attack people. It is not always their fault. But that does not mean that it willnot go down. I have a rule. If a dog is charging me, most breeds i give 10 feetaway before putting it down. Pitbulls, I give 25 feet. This is of course if they start that far away. If Pits start closer than that, then any movement that i percieve as a prelude to attack, i will not hesitate to fire. Just one more reason for Pit owners to keep their dogs secure.

I am with you 100%..........and I own a Pit X. I'm well aware of the breeds power and what they are capable of if mistreated and abused. I have lived with these dogs much of my life and I know them and what it takes to be a RESPONSIBLE owner of a Pit and I have also had to live with the stigma and stereotype of these animals. Not one of my dogs has ever bit anyone or even another dog but I too would not hesitate to put one down if neccessary, and that goes for any breed. However, being that I consider myself an experienced and responsible owner of this breed I feel the same way a keeper of venemous reptiles feels. This is not a breed for anyone and it takes a huge commitment and a ton of knowledge to properly keep them. Having been around them for so long I know without a doubt that their image of being "man-eaters" and uncontrolable is simply not true but just like 90% of owners are irresponsible, 99% of the population is misinformed on the breed.

Breed bans will not work as other breeds will just replace the banned ones.........dog fights were made illegal long long ago yet it is still a massive problem that has simply gone underground, just like the dogs will. This has happened because the penalty for fighting dogs is a slap on the wrist and the penalties for irresponsible and cruel owners are for the most part non-existent. PUNISH these people for THEIR actions and please do put in a liscencing system for breeders and owners, I know as do most RESPONSIBLE Pit owners that this is the best answer.