This makes me unhappy with the world I live in

[Trudes]

Bags being first to put a sky rocket up their arses!!!!

[ital916]

Hmmm. But what is their purpose really other than to say, "I am a mean motherfucker because I've got big motherfucking dogs?" Cocker Spaniels are great dogs too, but I've never heard of "bad" ones tearing the faces off small children or ripping other dogs to shreds.

I think your prejudice against pitbulls can be compared to say big bad bikers dressed in black riding big bad cruisers, only 1 percent *if that* are actually bad people. Its the image that scares.

Again pitbulls are scary looking dogs, in the same way great whites etc instill fear so do pitbulls. I would never have a single moments hesitation in owning a pitbbull.

Would I get one becuase I would need to reassure myself im a bad motherfucker....no I wouldnt. I had a german sheperd that looked viscious but was a sweetheart in reality.

Oh and this case has nothing to do with a veitch case.

I do hope the criminals here get caught and punished.

I've never come across any dog fighting or hints of dig fighting in areas i've lived. Must be held in more rural areas.

[Hitcher]

I think your prejudice against pitbulls can be compared to say big bad bikers dressed in black riding big bad cruisers, only 1 percent *if that* are actually bad people. Its the image that scares.

So the purpose of owning a Pit Bull or other fighting dog breed is to have a dog with an image that scares? That sounds like a sensible attitude.

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I'll put my hand up as one who will defend 'dangerous dog breeds' because it ISN'T the dogs fault, its the fucktard that trained the poor creature, the dog does it because it pleases his master/packleader.

You shouldn't get sucked in - that very sentence was the troll I was watching for as soon as I laid eyes on this thread.

Ask Gubb or anyone for that matter about my "savage" Staffordshire Bull Terrier

[Hitcher]

It's a shame that Sigmund Freud died before espousing on the reasons why people are attracted to certain breeds of dogs.

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It's a shame that Sigmund Freud died before espousing on the reasons why people are attracted to certain breeds of dogs.

Troll alert or genuinely ignorant?

[Flynn]

Fuck the wet bus ticket...bring back the rack. Oh, and 'drawing'. Let the punishment fit the crime.

Now, now, .... now, you can't go doing that, These people have rights!!!







FOR SOME STUPID REASON, you know they can't be fed bread and water or locked in a cell for 24hrs a day, that would be in humane, you know.

[Number One]

Ask Gubb or anyone for that matter about my "savage" Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Funny I just read about these 'savage Staffordshire Bull terriers' the book says..and I quote...

"Extremely active, agile and a high pain toleranc. Loving dogs who are loyal and devoted to people, with special emphasis on their reliability with children. This breed cherishes his mater's family environment. Staffy puppies are quick learners and, if properly trained and given clear oundaries from day one, they are very obedient and loyal dogs to have. They are also ideal family pets as they love children and other pets if brought up with them."

ooooo scary! Every single one of these dogs that I have met have been big softie love sponges...but then I only know people who I would consider to be 'responsible dog owners'.

[Hitcher]

Troll alert or genuinely ignorant?

It could be entertaining if people took up opposing views and presented learned argument for critique.

For example one side may say something along the lines of some people owning dogs as a substitute for their sexual inadequacies or personal insecurities.

Another side may say something along the lines of fighting dogs being rugged individuals with larger-than-life personalities that are more rewarding to own than more common dogs.

Then others could chip in supporting one or condemning another or, possibly postulating another theory entirely different to what went before. Perhaps a theory on socio-economic dog ownership, and why the poorer the people the bigger and meaner the dog.

That sort of thing.

[Number One]

the poorer the people the bigger and meaner the dog.

on that theory I would have to conclude that...

I'm rich biarch!

[awayatc]

always had and still have Rottweilers....
I wanted some dogs at home looking after things while I was away at sea for half my life...
With little kids as well I wanted them protected, not eaten.

Never had anything bad happen, and they have saved the day in more ways then one.....
They are well loved and well behaved pets, with a good brain and pleasant disposition.
No need to teach them how to be mean....They love their "family" and will look after us if the need arises.
No they don't fight with other dogs...far to dignified for that.

So what category do I fit in...?

[wbks]

I think your prejudice against pitbulls can be compared to say big bad bikers dressed in black riding big bad cruisers, only 1 percent *if that* are actually bad people.

Exactly! Only for the small fact that big bad bikers aren't bred to assault and are therefor genetically more prone to violence more than the next person...

[Patch]

Yep, my boy is never unsupervised around our dogs either.



To stop the puppy mouthing/biting thing: when she goes to do it, shove your fingers down her gob. It will be an unpleasant enough sensation that she will stop giving you the opportunity to do it You will probably need a few different people to do it, but it usually works a treat.

so it'll be ok if I bring a few mates around and give you the same treatment? That's abuse!! plain and fucking simple abuse.
It would be in your dog's best interest to learn how to train him/her instead of abusing him/her.

Buy the dog fresh brisket bones periodically, similar reason why you give a teething baby a crusket/teething ring.

Treat your dog how you would like to be treated.

Exactly! Only for the small fact that big bad bikers aren't bred to assault and are therefor genetically more prone to violence more than the next person...

depends what kind of childhood they had - one can never tell until it is too late

[MsKABC]

so it'll be ok if I bring a few mates around and give you the same treatment? That's abuse!! plain and fucking simple abuse.
It would be in your dog's best interest to learn how to train him/her instead of abusing him/her.

Buy the dog fresh brisket bones periodically, similar reason why you give a teething baby a crusket/teething ring.

Treat your dog how you would like to be treated.

You do it to the point where it is uncomfortable for the dog, not to the point where it is painful or harmful to them. What do you think an adult dog in the pack does to a puppy when it bites? It gives them a damn good telling off is what it does. No different. Dogs need to be treated like dogs, not like humans. If people learned to do this, there would be a lot less badly behaved and poorly socialised dogs. 12 years of competing in dog obedience competitions and winning ribbons and trophies, representing my region at a national level says I DO know how to train a dog quite well, thanks very much. If you saw my dogs, you would see happy, well-adjusted and well mannered dogs. This speaks for itself really. Thank you and have a nice day

[Patch]

You do it to the point where it is uncomfortable for the dog, not to the point where it is painful or harmful to them. What do you think an adult dog in the pack does to a puppy when it bites? It gives them a damn good telling off is what it does. No different. Dogs need to be treated like dogs, not like humans. If people learned to do this, there would be a lot less badly behaved and poorly socialised dogs. 12 years of competing in dog obedience competitions and winning ribbons and trophies, representing my region at a national level says I DO know how to train a dog quite well, thanks very much. If you saw my dogs, you would see happy, well-adjusted and well mannered dogs. This speaks for itself really. Thank you and have a nice day

wot a crock of shit - the dog ain't gonna say if it is uncomfortable or painful is it? a good way to get bitten tho, the only thing that should be going down a dog's throat is food - much better ways to discipline than shoving your fingers down his/her throat.

There is no fuckin difference between treating a dog and a human. Both deserve love, respect, food, shelter, discipline etc etc.

Who gives a fuck what colour/how many pretty ribbons you got/get - seen a few "happy" dogs with "pleasant" owners that aren't so pleasant behind closed gates.

Perhaps when you have in excess of over twenty-five years working with "man's best friend" then it might give you some weight to stand on your little soapbox and declare your self-righteous behaviour.


Abuse is abuse, no matter what you colour it as, whether it be mental or physical.