Snails - Response on Threads Part 3

[tiburonfirst]

I don't understand why people own pit bulls and treat them as anything other than attack/guard dogs. I can see them patrolling empty stores or something as guards. I can't see them as "normal pets". Sorry pit owners. It takes extra-precaution to even own them. They have a strong kill-instinct.

You're not "Cool" because you own one. You're asking to get sued.

It's not the dog's fault for being. But IDK why people breed and own them, for the most part.

btw no dog should be allowed to roam - even a small one can do untold damage to a toddler

 

[FranC]

The pit bull news was on the radio this morning.

Good morning,Pepper,CES and Atty.

 

[AttyPops]

i beg to differ while i never had a pit bull i've had rotties and dobies - 2 other maligned breeds - and found them to be lap dogs. and while i would not trust my bil's pit - he's prone to seizures - i've met plenty of others i would not hesitate to take in

I didn't say you can't take them in.
I said...why breed them in the 1st place? Only reason: guard dogs.*
Sure, they're nice to adults that they know. That's not the point.
Different dogs have different kill instincts. Some is a matter of training. But there's breed traits too.


* (And having a guard dog means extra responsibility. No dog should roam...true. But...these need extra precaution, IMO)

 

[tiburonfirst]

aha! frannie's porch sit must be over

and i better get moving - looks like i'll have about 2 hrs to get my stuff done if the radar is right.

 

[FranC]

Never believe that radar!!!!!

Hubby's picking up his helper.

 

[tiburonfirst]

I didn't say you can't take them in.
I said...why breed them in the 1st place? Only reason: guard dogs.
Sure, they're nice to adults that they know. That's not the point.
Different dogs have different kill instincts. Some is a matter of training. But there's breed traits too.

they are working dogs. if the breed has changed it's due to us - remember the little rascals? - and our responsibility to undo what was done .... sigh

gone now

 

[MadOzodi]

G'mornin, snails!

I have yet to meet a mean pitbull. Still, while they can be the most loving and loyal family pet...it takes a good owner to keep them out of any kind of situation that might trigger the instincts that have been bred into them. Humans bred 'em, humans should "take responsibility" for 'em...

ETA: OIY, get outta my brain, tibs!

 

[AttyPops]

Hiya mad.

Breakfast! Later.

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

pepper, where have you been?

this must have been covered by every major news source ad nauseam

based on your previous statements (trying to reason with a bird), I figured you hadn't had the time to see the news recently.

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

Pepper's causing chaos at snails. He's got atty & tibby fighting.

 

[FranC]

68 degrees and humid.

 

[AttyPops]

68 would be nice.

40's and raining......

 

[tiburonfirst]

Pepper's causing chaos at snails. He's got atty & tibby fighting.

dream on, pepper!

flyby while soppin' wet and ~~~~~ @ all!

 

[FranC]

76 and in and out sun here. A little humid.

 

[tiburonfirst]

rub it in, frannie!

getting my oars out to paddle down to geoff

 

[FranC]

It's coming our way,Tib...

 

[tiburonfirst]

let's hope asap!

2'' already and more to come

 

[FranC]

Don't want it..............

 

[tiburonfirst]

well, it can't stay here much longer!

working on supper

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

85 degrees and storms coming and going. but not too bad. Will wakeup to sunshine tom and the whole wknd with temperatures staying in the mid 80's. What? I figured everyone else was giving a weather update.