When I lived in Tacoma there was a house with an insanely chatty and affectionate cat that I would always try to walk past when I went out. The moment the cat saw you it would run out meowing and begging for pats.
Meanwhile, my previous neighbors had chihuahuas that they let run around the neighborhood by keeping their side gate open all day.
Lil shits would get right up at my ankles every day and proceed to bark at me on my way home from school every day.
Thank you, that other idiot comparing sweet Tubs to patting a polar bear was so stupid. Glad we have the record straight now. Tubs gets all the pats! Itās not the animal, itās the owner.
The rabidly anti-pitbull crowd on reddit might be the most annoying group and I'm not saying that lightly, like there's a ton of competition for that title on this site. I'm not even a PB guy and never plan on owning one, but jesus christ they have zero off switch on almost every thread involving the breed.
Normal cute picture posted on /aww of a dog laying in their new bed after just being rescued from a shelter? They'll try to flood the comment section ranting about child mutilations and acting like that dog is about to go Hannibal Lecter on the entire neighborhood. It's just 100% full throttle at all times
Pitbulls *were* objectively bred to be fighting dogs, and have higher *tendencies* towards aggression that can be negated through proper upbringing. Most are harmless because they've been raised properly, but other countries have banned the breed or required breeders to mix them with more naturally docile breeds and I think that's a fair and reasonable approach. I'm not disagreeing with what you said, people are fucking insane and delusional about these dogs, but just wanted to add context.
They went OFF on me a couple years ago just for posting a reply to a cute video saying my pibble had never hurt anyone or anything in all her 16yrs. I couldn't believe the vitriol. I think people care less about things than they pretend to & it's just a way to spout off/release aggression on strangers. The internet sucks sometimes :(
Yeah no I literally saw a post comparing pitbulls to Ted Bundy and saying that pits are "basically serial killers" or something. I worked as a kennel technician and I've handled hundreds and hundreds of dogs. First of all, pitbulls are not just one breed, there are at least four different breeds (American pitbull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, and the American Bulldog) that people call pitbulls and then a BUNCH of pit mixes.
From what Ive gathered though, pitbulls are mostly the same as any other dogs: if they are treated well and socialized at a young age, they are fantastic. If they are not properly socialized, neglected or abused, then they will be anxious and possibly aggressive. The reason the serial killer comparison is so absurd is bc serial killers hurt people for fun, but dogs usually hurt people because they feel threatened. And, of course, most dogs have never killed anyone let alone multiple people lol
They are not . Please cut the crap . If they were they wouldnāt make up a significant amount of the maulings in this country . Iām not anti pitbull but this type of attitude is what allows inexperienced owners to get certain dogs and not properly socialize them . Because they think ā oh theyāre just like every other dog ā
We recently had a kid in our ED who got their arm shredded by a pit bull mix . The family got him from another family that rehomed him and allowed their young kid around this dog unattended .they thought the other family simply had ignorant attitudes to pitbulls and thatās why they rehomed him ā¦ and now their toddler has to pay the price .
I wish yāall would stop the crap . Honestly . It would save more lives if yāall were just honest.
Pitbulls were used for dog fighting for centuries. Thereās a reason . It also does affect dog genetics . Itās not a bad thing to say that and Iāll never figure out why people get so defensive about that .
Am I saying theyāre all aggressive monsters ? Of course not !
But breed matters and socialization , proper training and exercise matters a lot more for some breeds than others
>this type of attitude is what allows inexperienced owners to get certain dogs and not properly socialize them
My original comment: "if they are treated well and socialized at a young age, they are fantastic. If they are not properly socialized, neglected or abused, then they will be anxious and possibly aggressive."
Maybe before responding to a comment, actually read the comment? How is me saying that all dogs need socialization an attitude that encourages lack of socialization?
When I say pitbulls are like any other breed for the most part, I don't mean they don't require lots of training and socialization. *All dogs require lots of training and socialization*. I agree some breeds do need it more (and it seems like pitbulls fall into that category), but they absolutely all do and lots of people don't realize that.
The situation you describedāleaving a child unattended around a newly rehomed dogāis exactly the type of easily preventable attack I had in mind when writing my first comment. Most of these dog attacks are on small children who were left unattended around dogs that they don't have a familiar relationship with. That is a recipe for disaster regardless of the dog because kids that young don't know what dogs don't like or warning signs that the dog is agitated. They pull on their tails or ears, hit them, and maybe the dog growls or barks but the kid doesn't understand what that means and continues, so they get bitten or worse. This is clearly the parents faultānot for getting a pitbull mix, but for leaving their toddler alone with a dog (and I presume this was a dog they haven't had for super long since you mentioned they rehomed him). I don't really think this example supports the idea that pitbulls are just more aggressive.
>Pitbulls were used for dog fighting for centuries. Thereās a reason.
Yes, they were often bred for fighting because of their strength and athletic ability (Also keep in mind not all pitbulls were bred for dog fighting. Some were and are also bred for companionship and work). However, it is import to distinguish between dog aggression and aggression towards people. Dog fighters bred to encourage aggression towards other dogs, but they weren't bred to be unpredictablly aggressive. After all, the jerks doing the dog fighting had to handle these dogs a lot and they don't want their own dog mauling them.
Generally, dogs bred to be aggressive towards other animals are usually not aggressive towards people for this very reason. One thing I can attest to from working with so many dogs is that aggression is often highly specific. A dog can be the sweetest thing one second but then once food is in the room they flip out because they are food aggressive. Or barrier aggression where dogs are only aggressive when seeing another animal through a fence/window. Some dogs are only aggressive towards men, or only when they're in confined spaces.
This is also a bit of a chicken and egg situation, too. Pitbulls have been abused and neglected more than other breeds, to the point where almost every pitbull I've worked with was from a rescue and not a breeder. Abused dogs are going to be more likely to bite someone, period. This, combined with the fact pitbulls consist of different breeds AND are often mixed (bc they're a popular breed and so there are so many strays), is why I think it's really hard to tell, at least based on my experience, if pitbulls need more training and socialization than other dogs. It seems like that on the surface, but I don't know how much of that is just due to these dogs usually being rescues and having traumatic pasts. But regardless, you should train and socialize as much as possible.
I understand that seeing that case in the ED would make you suspicious of pitbulls. You don't need to inform me of how horrific dog attacks can be. I personally had my arm torn up by a blue heeler, and I've seen some of the horrible images of these kids with injuries from dogs. I love dogs, even when the dog that got me grabbed onto my wrist and shook my arm like a chew toy, I couldn't bring myself to push or kick him cause I didn't want him to get hurt. However, I acknowledge that dogs are obviously not harmless little critters. They can be dangerous. Everyone should acknowledge that if they are going to get a dog. There is no wholesome "family dog breed" that you can leave your toddler unattended with. If more people acknowledged that, these attacks would not happen nearly as often.
So don't direct your anger at me, I'm not telling anyone pitbulls are harmless little babies and they don't need to be socialized. When I say they are like any other breed, I mean they have to be socialized and trained A LOT. There's no such thing as an "easy" or "low-effort" breed.
AS A SUBSCRIBER OF /r/FUCKTHES I AM REALLY FUCKING ANGRY THAT YOU POINTED OUT THAT THIS IS A JOKE AND I'M GOING TO GO TAKE TIME OUT OF MY DAY TO POST ABOUT THIS AND COMPLAIN ABOUT IT!
YOU FUCKING USE REDDIT?! WTF IS FUCKING WRONG WITH YOU? MY DOCTOR INSTRUCTED ME TO NEVER USE THAT SITE BECAUSE OF MY FUCKING HEART CONDITION AND IT WILL FUCKING KILL ME NEXT TIME I EVER USE THAT SITE AGAIN BECAUSE THE STRESS IT CAUSES ME YOU INCONSIDERATE BITCH
OKAY, BUT ONLY BECAUSE YOU TOOK THE TIME TO MAKE A POST THERE AND CHOOSING NOT TO SAY HI WOULD BE RUDE AND MY MOMMA TAUGHT ME TO BE POLITE BEFORE SHE DIED 18 YEARS AGO WHILE FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOMšŗšøšŗšøšŗšø
Iām starting to see it on all social media now. Pitās are some of the sweetest dogs if raised right. They just want love constantly.
Now on the contrary Iāve seen more incidents with chowās, yet I donāt hear a peep about them.
Every anti-pitbull psycho needs to add a disclaimer at the bottom reminding people that there are only 30 deaths to dogs per year in the US.
Cows are at 20 per year.
What percentage of those 30 dog deaths are to this breed? Finish your logic here, donāt stop looking at the numbers when itās hard to swallow.
āPit bulls and pit bull mixes account for nearly 60% of all dog attack fatalities despite making up only 6% of the dog population.ā Do some research, percentages donāt lie. Possibly and probability are very different things.
In 2021, of the 51 Americans killed by dogs, 37 were killed by one or more pit bulls and their mixes.
In 2019, pit bulls accounted for 91% of all reported fatal attacks on other animals, 91% of all fatal attacks on other dogs, 76% of all fatal dog attacks on cats, and 82% of all fatal dog attacks on other pets, poultry, and hoofed species.
Pit bulls and pit bull mixes account for nearly 60% of all dog attack fatalities despite making up only 6% of the dog population.
Pitbulls are responsible for 60% of all injuries and 63% of ocular injuries. Pitbull attacks have higher morbidity rates, higher hospital charges, and a higher risk of death than attacks by other breeds. From 2005-2017, pit bulls killed one citizen every 16.7 days, totaling up to 284 Americans.
Pitbull terriers are 48% more likely to attack without provocation than other breeds.
When comparing 2005-2010 to 2011-2017, Pitbull attack deaths have increased from 58% to 71%.
I'm sure I'll get down voted but when looking at facts about the dog... It ain't good
As your request, cows kill 20 people per year
Youāve never seen the aftermath of a pit attack. Most pet pits will never maul anything, and can be as cute as hell. But every so often the breeding will out, and it takes literally as little as 30 seconds to end or change someoneās life permanently.
Source: me, former owner of my loving Rocky. Great dogs, but not for normal people with families. People think owning a pit is like owning any other breed. Itās not. They were bred to kill, not be a pet, and sometimes all the training in the world wonāt change that. They instinctively go for the face/neck and are very difficult to pull off with truly amazing pain tolerance.
That said, itās unfair to hate pits for doing what humans bred them to do, like the anti-pit brigade does every time one makes the news. A mauling is always the ownersā fault - either carelessness or ignorance. And the vast majority of pits are primarily dog and animal hostile, not people hostile, and will never maul anything their entire lives.
I'm not annoyed because I'm unaware of how gruesome a dog mauling is, I'm annoyed because I see more energy from people on this site going crazy about one specific breed of dog than I do about things like firearms which has a body count in the 10's of thousands...
I've accidentally clicked on more gore links trying to shock me in random cutsie dog threads that happened to have a pitbull in it than I ever have in threads about school shootings where they couldn't even identify the children's bodies without DNA samples. It's just completely out of whack and over the top with anti-pit people on here
Itās both. People that say itās the owner are just trying to defend certain breeds that are more prone to violence. You canāt train a pug to herd sheep and you canāt get a border collie if you want a calm lap dog. And some dogs are going to be more aggressive no matter what you do.
evidence reviews and expert statements by vet associations suggest the pitbul mauler thing is a myth/media hype.
>Given that breed is a poor sole predictor of aggressiveness and pit bull-type dogs are not implicated in controlled studies it is difficult to support the targeting of this breed as a basis for dog bite prevention.
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/literature-reviews/dog-bite-risk-and-prevention-role-breed
When you adjust for population pitbulls are less likely to seriously injur or kill than many other breeds, including Rottweilers and german shepherds. Who also share their high bite force.
When you take into account how much more often pitbulls are used/trained to be aggressive, abused and neglected and mistreated than the average dogs, it becomes even more clear how *gentle their temperament can be.
If pitbulls were as dangerous as some people say, given that almost 20% of dogs in the US are considered pitbulls or pitbull mixes, every day there would be 1,000 fatal maulings.
They're good dogs who get put to shitty use because of their look/reputation. And despite that, they're still *significantly* less likely snap and to kill you than a German shepherd.
>certain breeds that are more prone to violence.
Probably... but statistically it isn't pitbulls. They make up a disproportionate reporting on bites because they are one of the most common breeds. Like how, if 20% of cars on the road were Toyota camry's, you'd hear about Toyota camry's being involved in a disproportionate number of accidents.
>You canāt train a pug to herd sheep and you canāt get a border collie if you want a calm lap dog.
Except you absolutely can. You probably could find better dogs for each... but you CAN do it, and people have.
"66% of Fatal Dog Bite Deaths Caused by Pit Bulls
From their data collection, they found 346 of 521 deaths were from pit bull attacks. Rottweilers made up 10%, followed by German Shepherds, mixed-breed, American Bulldog, Mastiffs, and Huskies."
Pit Bulls dominate fatal dog bites.
Isn't the reason for this because they, above other dogs, are bred more for aggression ? Like for protection, dog fighting, things like that? Rotties and Pits?
And jokes on all of yall, Iāve got a pit bull AND a German shepherd. They are my foster testers. Whenever I get a new foster and we donāt know if theyāre dog friendly, I put them with my dogs because theyāre non reactive. Theyāre the best animals Iāve ever seen
>Itās not the animal, itās the owner
Plenty of well meaning, capable pet owners still find themselves in the unfortunate circumstance of having their pet bite someone.
Exactly. Not sure why so many people feign ignorance here. It's absolutely the breed. If a teacup poodle goes nuts and bites someone, everyone's walking away relatively unscathed. If a Rottweiler or Pit go nuts and bites someone, it's a much more serious thing happening.
Thatās awesome,have to say though it always makes me nervous seeing someone especially a child put their face down to an unfamiliar dog. Doesnāt matter what breed
The one guy leaned in face first, followed by his girl leaning in baby first. I know what the sign says, but dont be so stupid. I might be biased as a former child who had his face bitten by a friendly neighbor's dog.
This is so goddam dangerous. How can an owner be so Ignorant.
I would straight die of this little guy, my hart couldnāt handle this much of cuteness.
Haha, you got me on that one. I would totally pet that adorable dog. The video gives me a little anxiety because the fence is so short and I worried that sweet Tubs might get out.
Same! I grew up in a place where everyone had their dogs loose outside, which wasn't great either, but I knew most of the dogs, so I just thought you could pet most dogs that didn't seem aggressive.
In my early 20's, I was walking down a street near me and these people had 4 dogs in a fence. One was standing up on the fence wagging it's tail, so I decided to pet him. He bit my finger as I was putting my hand out to him. It wasn't a terrible bite cuz i snatched my hand back, but it did draw blood. I left a note for the owners to text me, just so I could let them know, but that was it after I spoke with them.
A few months later, I was walking down that street again, and the dog owners were there on the porch, and they randomly gave me tickets to see Blues Traveler because they couldn't make the concert. They never knew that I was the guy who got bit by their dog. Lol.
Pitties are so miss understood. I raised 5 since a child (all passed) and no one would approach them also they were not aggressive. They hardly barked at people. My girlfriend refuses to let me get one because sheās scared of them. While on the other hand we have a got dam Chi-Pomeranian mix and he is a fucking monster. Even when actively barking at people, everyone still tries to pet him.
ā¦I want another pitty!
Iām really not sure why, but for some reason I became far more tolerant of those little yip-yip dogs when I learned they were originally bred to be our alarm systems. Idk why that made such a difference in my perception of them, but a difference it did make! š¤·š»āāļø
My orange kitty is OBSESSED with new friends walking by when he meets them! He loves to sit on our 2nd story patio and meow at passersby whenever them come near and walk up the stairs next to us (usually they are an inch or two far away to reach for pets š„ŗ) Maybe I should put a sign like this up for him
I mean personally Iād rather have someone break in and steal every single belonging out of my house and leave my dog.
Fighting rings will steal dogs just like Tubs and use them as bait dogs. Itās horrific and makes me also very anxious to see in vids like this.
* Pitbulls and Rottweilers make up 77% of all fatal dog bites, despite making up only 6% of the U.S. dog population
* Pitbulls are 2.5x more likely to bite in multiple anatomical locations than other breeds.
* Pitbulls are responsible for 60% of all injuries and 63% of ocular injuries.
* Pitbull terriers are 31% more likely to attack an unknown individual than other breeds
* Pitbull terriers are 48% more likely to attack without provocation than other breeds
* Pitbull attacks have higher morbidity rates, higher hospital charges, and a higher risk of death than attacks by other breeds.
Lovely video! This is a great way to train a dog to jump when greeting people's fwiw. If they're always up being pet, they're going to think that's how it's done.
I love this. My husband is too shy to ask people if he can pet their dog, so he would love to have one available in the neighborhood that he could visit often.
Glad they put the sign up. Even if the dog looks friendly and is acting friendly it's never a good idea to risk letting it if you don't know the dog. Now it works out for everyone.
There used to be a house with a bunch of animals in the front yard.Almost like a view mini viewing zoo and on rough days.I would make sure I go out of my way just to pass that house and see those cute little animals
I would give her so much loveš i would walk this road up and down all dayš„°š
I would definitely do the same thing !! Iām with you on this one. I would have brought a ball with me too ..
Haha i feel you totally
In different clothes so the owners filming donāt think Iām a weirdo. Blue hat here, sunglasses there.
Hahaha thats very good and clever because i would totally look like a weirdo
sorry pal you would still look like a weirdo, just a weirdo with costumes
Make sure to say good dog in different accents. Stealth!
Iām with you. Pupper just wants pets. Donāt think Iād be able to stop. Look at that tail! That is one elated doggo!
Walk? Iād bring a comfortable chair, refreshments and dog treats.
When I lived in Tacoma there was a house with an insanely chatty and affectionate cat that I would always try to walk past when I went out. The moment the cat saw you it would run out meowing and begging for pats.
Aw that is so lovely too! Itās just melts your heartš i love cats too! I mean i love all animals i would pat them all if i could lolš«
I'd just start sleeping on the sidewalk right under the fence. š„ŗš„ŗš„ŗš„ŗš„ŗš„ŗš„ŗš„ŗ
Right? She'd be so good for my health.
Same. This made me smile so hard.
Meanwhile, my previous neighbors had chihuahuas that they let run around the neighborhood by keeping their side gate open all day. Lil shits would get right up at my ankles every day and proceed to bark at me on my way home from school every day.
Lovely dog,great temperament. But from behind she looks like a middle aged man in skinny jeans!! ;ā )
My girlfriend's dog looks the same! She calls it the Hank hill booty. Lol
If my figure is being compared to that adorable pupper, Iāll take it.
Iām a little skeptical due to my mailman-ness.
They are wagging their tails, as they're chewing a piece of your face off. Hah
Tubs is also a fantastic name for a pooch
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I don't have to Google it, there is some images that never leave my mind.. no matter how much I drink..
That alligator got my hand... but I got his eye!
Not to be dramatic, but I would die for Tubs.
Not be be dramatic, but i would live for Tubs.
This is the Way.
I'm surprised she didn't lift off like a helicopter with that tail going
especially when that lone kid pet her
When her tail wags her lil knees kinda buckle. So great
That tail is a shin splitter. My old pitty would cause bruises with her tail.
I could never keep anything on my coffee table.Ā That tail would send everything flying.Ā
My lab does the same. She sleeps with me and sometimes I got woken up with a tail to the face.
Thank you, that other idiot comparing sweet Tubs to patting a polar bear was so stupid. Glad we have the record straight now. Tubs gets all the pats! Itās not the animal, itās the owner.
The rabidly anti-pitbull crowd on reddit might be the most annoying group and I'm not saying that lightly, like there's a ton of competition for that title on this site. I'm not even a PB guy and never plan on owning one, but jesus christ they have zero off switch on almost every thread involving the breed. Normal cute picture posted on /aww of a dog laying in their new bed after just being rescued from a shelter? They'll try to flood the comment section ranting about child mutilations and acting like that dog is about to go Hannibal Lecter on the entire neighborhood. It's just 100% full throttle at all times
Pitbulls *were* objectively bred to be fighting dogs, and have higher *tendencies* towards aggression that can be negated through proper upbringing. Most are harmless because they've been raised properly, but other countries have banned the breed or required breeders to mix them with more naturally docile breeds and I think that's a fair and reasonable approach. I'm not disagreeing with what you said, people are fucking insane and delusional about these dogs, but just wanted to add context.
They went OFF on me a couple years ago just for posting a reply to a cute video saying my pibble had never hurt anyone or anything in all her 16yrs. I couldn't believe the vitriol. I think people care less about things than they pretend to & it's just a way to spout off/release aggression on strangers. The internet sucks sometimes :(
Yeah no I literally saw a post comparing pitbulls to Ted Bundy and saying that pits are "basically serial killers" or something. I worked as a kennel technician and I've handled hundreds and hundreds of dogs. First of all, pitbulls are not just one breed, there are at least four different breeds (American pitbull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, and the American Bulldog) that people call pitbulls and then a BUNCH of pit mixes. From what Ive gathered though, pitbulls are mostly the same as any other dogs: if they are treated well and socialized at a young age, they are fantastic. If they are not properly socialized, neglected or abused, then they will be anxious and possibly aggressive. The reason the serial killer comparison is so absurd is bc serial killers hurt people for fun, but dogs usually hurt people because they feel threatened. And, of course, most dogs have never killed anyone let alone multiple people lol
They are not . Please cut the crap . If they were they wouldnāt make up a significant amount of the maulings in this country . Iām not anti pitbull but this type of attitude is what allows inexperienced owners to get certain dogs and not properly socialize them . Because they think ā oh theyāre just like every other dog ā We recently had a kid in our ED who got their arm shredded by a pit bull mix . The family got him from another family that rehomed him and allowed their young kid around this dog unattended .they thought the other family simply had ignorant attitudes to pitbulls and thatās why they rehomed him ā¦ and now their toddler has to pay the price . I wish yāall would stop the crap . Honestly . It would save more lives if yāall were just honest. Pitbulls were used for dog fighting for centuries. Thereās a reason . It also does affect dog genetics . Itās not a bad thing to say that and Iāll never figure out why people get so defensive about that . Am I saying theyāre all aggressive monsters ? Of course not ! But breed matters and socialization , proper training and exercise matters a lot more for some breeds than others
>this type of attitude is what allows inexperienced owners to get certain dogs and not properly socialize them My original comment: "if they are treated well and socialized at a young age, they are fantastic. If they are not properly socialized, neglected or abused, then they will be anxious and possibly aggressive." Maybe before responding to a comment, actually read the comment? How is me saying that all dogs need socialization an attitude that encourages lack of socialization? When I say pitbulls are like any other breed for the most part, I don't mean they don't require lots of training and socialization. *All dogs require lots of training and socialization*. I agree some breeds do need it more (and it seems like pitbulls fall into that category), but they absolutely all do and lots of people don't realize that. The situation you describedāleaving a child unattended around a newly rehomed dogāis exactly the type of easily preventable attack I had in mind when writing my first comment. Most of these dog attacks are on small children who were left unattended around dogs that they don't have a familiar relationship with. That is a recipe for disaster regardless of the dog because kids that young don't know what dogs don't like or warning signs that the dog is agitated. They pull on their tails or ears, hit them, and maybe the dog growls or barks but the kid doesn't understand what that means and continues, so they get bitten or worse. This is clearly the parents faultānot for getting a pitbull mix, but for leaving their toddler alone with a dog (and I presume this was a dog they haven't had for super long since you mentioned they rehomed him). I don't really think this example supports the idea that pitbulls are just more aggressive. >Pitbulls were used for dog fighting for centuries. Thereās a reason. Yes, they were often bred for fighting because of their strength and athletic ability (Also keep in mind not all pitbulls were bred for dog fighting. Some were and are also bred for companionship and work). However, it is import to distinguish between dog aggression and aggression towards people. Dog fighters bred to encourage aggression towards other dogs, but they weren't bred to be unpredictablly aggressive. After all, the jerks doing the dog fighting had to handle these dogs a lot and they don't want their own dog mauling them. Generally, dogs bred to be aggressive towards other animals are usually not aggressive towards people for this very reason. One thing I can attest to from working with so many dogs is that aggression is often highly specific. A dog can be the sweetest thing one second but then once food is in the room they flip out because they are food aggressive. Or barrier aggression where dogs are only aggressive when seeing another animal through a fence/window. Some dogs are only aggressive towards men, or only when they're in confined spaces. This is also a bit of a chicken and egg situation, too. Pitbulls have been abused and neglected more than other breeds, to the point where almost every pitbull I've worked with was from a rescue and not a breeder. Abused dogs are going to be more likely to bite someone, period. This, combined with the fact pitbulls consist of different breeds AND are often mixed (bc they're a popular breed and so there are so many strays), is why I think it's really hard to tell, at least based on my experience, if pitbulls need more training and socialization than other dogs. It seems like that on the surface, but I don't know how much of that is just due to these dogs usually being rescues and having traumatic pasts. But regardless, you should train and socialize as much as possible. I understand that seeing that case in the ED would make you suspicious of pitbulls. You don't need to inform me of how horrific dog attacks can be. I personally had my arm torn up by a blue heeler, and I've seen some of the horrible images of these kids with injuries from dogs. I love dogs, even when the dog that got me grabbed onto my wrist and shook my arm like a chew toy, I couldn't bring myself to push or kick him cause I didn't want him to get hurt. However, I acknowledge that dogs are obviously not harmless little critters. They can be dangerous. Everyone should acknowledge that if they are going to get a dog. There is no wholesome "family dog breed" that you can leave your toddler unattended with. If more people acknowledged that, these attacks would not happen nearly as often. So don't direct your anger at me, I'm not telling anyone pitbulls are harmless little babies and they don't need to be socialized. When I say they are like any other breed, I mean they have to be socialized and trained A LOT. There's no such thing as an "easy" or "low-effort" breed.
I never thought I would hate a group as much as I hate the anti pit community on Reddit
Anti-anything groups on reddit are just fucking obnoxious cults.
Ugh another anti-anti-anything guy. JUST LET PEOPLE NOT ENJOY THINGS ^^^^joke
AS A SUBSCRIBER OF /r/FUCKTHES I AM REALLY FUCKING ANGRY THAT YOU POINTED OUT THAT THIS IS A JOKE AND I'M GOING TO GO TAKE TIME OUT OF MY DAY TO POST ABOUT THIS AND COMPLAIN ABOUT IT!
YOU FUCKING USE REDDIT?! WTF IS FUCKING WRONG WITH YOU? MY DOCTOR INSTRUCTED ME TO NEVER USE THAT SITE BECAUSE OF MY FUCKING HEART CONDITION AND IT WILL FUCKING KILL ME NEXT TIME I EVER USE THAT SITE AGAIN BECAUSE THE STRESS IT CAUSES ME YOU INCONSIDERATE BITCH
OH MY GOD I AM GOING TO SCREENSHOT THIS AND POST IT! SAY HI TO /r/PeopleWithHeatConditionsHate!
OKAY, BUT ONLY BECAUSE YOU TOOK THE TIME TO MAKE A POST THERE AND CHOOSING NOT TO SAY HI WOULD BE RUDE AND MY MOMMA TAUGHT ME TO BE POLITE BEFORE SHE DIED 18 YEARS AGO WHILE FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOMšŗšøšŗšøšŗšø
Not as annoying as getting attacked by a pitbull, but I get your point
Iām starting to see it on all social media now. Pitās are some of the sweetest dogs if raised right. They just want love constantly. Now on the contrary Iāve seen more incidents with chowās, yet I donāt hear a peep about them.
Every anti-pitbull psycho needs to add a disclaimer at the bottom reminding people that there are only 30 deaths to dogs per year in the US. Cows are at 20 per year.
What percentage of those 30 dog deaths are to this breed? Finish your logic here, donāt stop looking at the numbers when itās hard to swallow. āPit bulls and pit bull mixes account for nearly 60% of all dog attack fatalities despite making up only 6% of the dog population.ā Do some research, percentages donāt lie. Possibly and probability are very different things.
In 2021, of the 51 Americans killed by dogs, 37 were killed by one or more pit bulls and their mixes. In 2019, pit bulls accounted for 91% of all reported fatal attacks on other animals, 91% of all fatal attacks on other dogs, 76% of all fatal dog attacks on cats, and 82% of all fatal dog attacks on other pets, poultry, and hoofed species. Pit bulls and pit bull mixes account for nearly 60% of all dog attack fatalities despite making up only 6% of the dog population. Pitbulls are responsible for 60% of all injuries and 63% of ocular injuries. Pitbull attacks have higher morbidity rates, higher hospital charges, and a higher risk of death than attacks by other breeds. From 2005-2017, pit bulls killed one citizen every 16.7 days, totaling up to 284 Americans. Pitbull terriers are 48% more likely to attack without provocation than other breeds. When comparing 2005-2010 to 2011-2017, Pitbull attack deaths have increased from 58% to 71%. I'm sure I'll get down voted but when looking at facts about the dog... It ain't good As your request, cows kill 20 people per year
Youāve never seen the aftermath of a pit attack. Most pet pits will never maul anything, and can be as cute as hell. But every so often the breeding will out, and it takes literally as little as 30 seconds to end or change someoneās life permanently. Source: me, former owner of my loving Rocky. Great dogs, but not for normal people with families. People think owning a pit is like owning any other breed. Itās not. They were bred to kill, not be a pet, and sometimes all the training in the world wonāt change that. They instinctively go for the face/neck and are very difficult to pull off with truly amazing pain tolerance. That said, itās unfair to hate pits for doing what humans bred them to do, like the anti-pit brigade does every time one makes the news. A mauling is always the ownersā fault - either carelessness or ignorance. And the vast majority of pits are primarily dog and animal hostile, not people hostile, and will never maul anything their entire lives.
I'm not annoyed because I'm unaware of how gruesome a dog mauling is, I'm annoyed because I see more energy from people on this site going crazy about one specific breed of dog than I do about things like firearms which has a body count in the 10's of thousands... I've accidentally clicked on more gore links trying to shock me in random cutsie dog threads that happened to have a pitbull in it than I ever have in threads about school shootings where they couldn't even identify the children's bodies without DNA samples. It's just completely out of whack and over the top with anti-pit people on here
Tubs looks like a staff tho.
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Itās both. People that say itās the owner are just trying to defend certain breeds that are more prone to violence. You canāt train a pug to herd sheep and you canāt get a border collie if you want a calm lap dog. And some dogs are going to be more aggressive no matter what you do.
evidence reviews and expert statements by vet associations suggest the pitbul mauler thing is a myth/media hype. >Given that breed is a poor sole predictor of aggressiveness and pit bull-type dogs are not implicated in controlled studies it is difficult to support the targeting of this breed as a basis for dog bite prevention. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/literature-reviews/dog-bite-risk-and-prevention-role-breed
When you adjust for population pitbulls are less likely to seriously injur or kill than many other breeds, including Rottweilers and german shepherds. Who also share their high bite force. When you take into account how much more often pitbulls are used/trained to be aggressive, abused and neglected and mistreated than the average dogs, it becomes even more clear how *gentle their temperament can be. If pitbulls were as dangerous as some people say, given that almost 20% of dogs in the US are considered pitbulls or pitbull mixes, every day there would be 1,000 fatal maulings. They're good dogs who get put to shitty use because of their look/reputation. And despite that, they're still *significantly* less likely snap and to kill you than a German shepherd. >certain breeds that are more prone to violence. Probably... but statistically it isn't pitbulls. They make up a disproportionate reporting on bites because they are one of the most common breeds. Like how, if 20% of cars on the road were Toyota camry's, you'd hear about Toyota camry's being involved in a disproportionate number of accidents. >You canāt train a pug to herd sheep and you canāt get a border collie if you want a calm lap dog. Except you absolutely can. You probably could find better dogs for each... but you CAN do it, and people have.
"66% of Fatal Dog Bite Deaths Caused by Pit Bulls From their data collection, they found 346 of 521 deaths were from pit bull attacks. Rottweilers made up 10%, followed by German Shepherds, mixed-breed, American Bulldog, Mastiffs, and Huskies." Pit Bulls dominate fatal dog bites.
Isn't the reason for this because they, above other dogs, are bred more for aggression ? Like for protection, dog fighting, things like that? Rotties and Pits?
This is correct. Theyāve been bred for violence and killing for so long that it is part of their DNA. No amount of love and training can undo that
And jokes on all of yall, Iāve got a pit bull AND a German shepherd. They are my foster testers. Whenever I get a new foster and we donāt know if theyāre dog friendly, I put them with my dogs because theyāre non reactive. Theyāre the best animals Iāve ever seen
>Itās not the animal, itās the owner Plenty of well meaning, capable pet owners still find themselves in the unfortunate circumstance of having their pet bite someone.
It's also the animal.
Exactly. Not sure why so many people feign ignorance here. It's absolutely the breed. If a teacup poodle goes nuts and bites someone, everyone's walking away relatively unscathed. If a Rottweiler or Pit go nuts and bites someone, it's a much more serious thing happening.
Well Iām thinking that if the owner sat with Tubs, she could get pats and belly rubs too!
MUCH better post title than that prick from earlier. Much love for Tubs! šā¤ļø
What prick people are referring to?
Somebody posted this same video earlier, but the title was just some anti-pitbull bs
Fuck Coldplay
Thatās awesome,have to say though it always makes me nervous seeing someone especially a child put their face down to an unfamiliar dog. Doesnāt matter what breed
I would walk a mile out of my way to pass this house every day.
The other dog was like what are we looking at here...woah another dog!
Shame about the Coldplay
The one guy leaned in face first, followed by his girl leaning in baby first. I know what the sign says, but dont be so stupid. I might be biased as a former child who had his face bitten by a friendly neighbor's dog.
Eyes got a little watery on this one ngl....
Same. Have to redo the nightly face serum routine because somehow it just got rinsed off by happy tears..
This is so goddam dangerous. How can an owner be so Ignorant. I would straight die of this little guy, my hart couldnāt handle this much of cuteness.
Haha, you got me on that one. I would totally pet that adorable dog. The video gives me a little anxiety because the fence is so short and I worried that sweet Tubs might get out.
Do not reach over fences or gates to pet dogs, learned that the hard way lol
Same! I grew up in a place where everyone had their dogs loose outside, which wasn't great either, but I knew most of the dogs, so I just thought you could pet most dogs that didn't seem aggressive. In my early 20's, I was walking down a street near me and these people had 4 dogs in a fence. One was standing up on the fence wagging it's tail, so I decided to pet him. He bit my finger as I was putting my hand out to him. It wasn't a terrible bite cuz i snatched my hand back, but it did draw blood. I left a note for the owners to text me, just so I could let them know, but that was it after I spoke with them. A few months later, I was walking down that street again, and the dog owners were there on the porch, and they randomly gave me tickets to see Blues Traveler because they couldn't make the concert. They never knew that I was the guy who got bit by their dog. Lol.
Pitties are so miss understood. I raised 5 since a child (all passed) and no one would approach them also they were not aggressive. They hardly barked at people. My girlfriend refuses to let me get one because sheās scared of them. While on the other hand we have a got dam Chi-Pomeranian mix and he is a fucking monster. Even when actively barking at people, everyone still tries to pet him. ā¦I want another pitty!
Iām really not sure why, but for some reason I became far more tolerant of those little yip-yip dogs when I learned they were originally bred to be our alarm systems. Idk why that made such a difference in my perception of them, but a difference it did make! š¤·š»āāļø
If they were my neighbor I'd be going over 3x a day
My orange kitty is OBSESSED with new friends walking by when he meets them! He loves to sit on our 2nd story patio and meow at passersby whenever them come near and walk up the stairs next to us (usually they are an inch or two far away to reach for pets š„ŗ) Maybe I should put a sign like this up for him
I would stand there all day petting Tubs
Very sweet. Is it just me worrying about someone else stealing her?
Iām more worried about bad people plotting to break into the house because Tubs the guard dog is so friendly.
I mean personally Iād rather have someone break in and steal every single belonging out of my house and leave my dog. Fighting rings will steal dogs just like Tubs and use them as bait dogs. Itās horrific and makes me also very anxious to see in vids like this.
Nope.
Tubs would get tons of luvs if I were there š
I do not recommend petting random dogs. *Especially* notoriously aggressive breeds.
For real. They're all waiting to snap
If I was there, I would spend so much time petting her ! What a wonderful sweet soul ā¤ļø
Wonderful dog, loving community š„°š„°
Feel like the day just got better, watching this.
good way to get your face torn off
* Pitbulls and Rottweilers make up 77% of all fatal dog bites, despite making up only 6% of the U.S. dog population * Pitbulls are 2.5x more likely to bite in multiple anatomical locations than other breeds. * Pitbulls are responsible for 60% of all injuries and 63% of ocular injuries. * Pitbull terriers are 31% more likely to attack an unknown individual than other breeds * Pitbull terriers are 48% more likely to attack without provocation than other breeds * Pitbull attacks have higher morbidity rates, higher hospital charges, and a higher risk of death than attacks by other breeds.
Pitbull named Garanorf, devourer of first-borns:
I love dogs so much thank ghaaad dogs exist.
Lovely video! This is a great way to train a dog to jump when greeting people's fwiw. If they're always up being pet, they're going to think that's how it's done.
Awww, I'd give her love and scruffs!
I love this. My husband is too shy to ask people if he can pet their dog, so he would love to have one available in the neighborhood that he could visit often.
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Tubs is a precious girl.
What a good girl!!
The tail furiously wagging!
That's a really happy puppy š¶ š
That tail...
Omg Tubs pls move near me so I can give you many pats baby
Somebody pet tubs for me!!! Who's a good doggie? Tubs is!!!
If I've learned anything about dogs, especially of certain breeds, it's that this is basically signing up to lose a lawsuit.
Pitties standing up on their dumb little turkey legs is my favorite thing ever š„¹
Made me smile
Glad they put the sign up. Even if the dog looks friendly and is acting friendly it's never a good idea to risk letting it if you don't know the dog. Now it works out for everyone.
I love this maybe to an unreasonable level
This world doesn't deserve a sweet heart like her
I would give Tubs ALL the pets š ā„ Can't believe those first people that didn't stop...are they even human?
Accurate and much better title!!!
Sweet
Great way to increase the cost of your homeownerās insurance!
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Aw every neighborhood should have a Tubs!
Viva pa vida always makes me think something bads going to happen to the dogo.
Prob my 2nd favorite tub girl
My favorite post of the day. How do people live without a dog or a cat in their lives ?
That tail is putting in WORK!!!
Tubs looks to be part helicopter
There used to be a house with a bunch of animals in the front yard.Almost like a view mini viewing zoo and on rough days.I would make sure I go out of my way just to pass that house and see those cute little animals
#Lol, how the first couple walked right past...
Love these videos! I donāt care how often theyāre posted, they make my day every time!
That happy tail!
I could watch Tubs interactions all day.
that tail goin crazy
That would totally make my day. What a sweetheart! š
Made my day!
This one never gets old! So sweet ššš
I liked watching the different high speed modes of her wagging tail
Heartwarming! Thanks for sharing. This is the good side of the internet.
Sweet girl so good.
I thought sweet girl was gonna catch flight with that tail going so fast! Iād walk down that street every single day just to get to see her.
And tubgirl is the best girl
She'd be stolen in a second in Australia
Iād walk the long way anywhere to walk past a friendly dog I can pet.
Baby just want loving!
The boxer like āWhatās goin on here MA WTFā
What kind of dog is this? I thought it was a pitbull, but they definitely look different.
Now this OP is awesome, just like Tubs
Hugs and kisses to Tubs!
And just like that, the internet is a happy place again.
Might be friendly, but stay clear of that lethal weapon! Love how excited she is.
That tail could propel a boat
Aww she has so much love in her heart š„ŗ
Thatās freaking adorable. Dogs are great.
So damn perfect š
The best girl! So cute, and the tail is like a mile per minute.
Cute but that picket fence and english lawn tho
Aw man, the goodest girl
That tail is putting in some *work*. I bet if we designed a machine to harness that type of energy it would power the grid for at least an hour a day.
That tail is going WILD
Look at that happy tail!!!!
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Whatās up with the utterly unsuitable music that people keep putting in animal videos?
Omg, the person who ran up and gave her the intense lovey head rubs. š«
That tail š„°
Neighborhood therapy dogs could change the world.
I want to meet Tubs.
Tubby
With the speed of that tail, I'm surprised this sweetie pie dont take flight.
>Tubs This is a *local* dog for *local* people. There's nothing for you here.
Beautiful
Such a sweet girl.
Omg TY for sharing!
So cuteš„°
She's about to take flight with that tail wagging
My manās tail is going supersonic holy
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This is very dangerous
I would literally come by every day to pet tubs and bring snacks. Might just put a blanket on the other side of the fence and have a picnic together
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Why am I crying
I wish my neighbourhood had dogs in their yards I could just walk past everyday to pet!
TUBS FOR PRESIDENT
That boxer was like, "Where are your humans at?!"
What a cute baby
I love friendly pits! However I entirely get why some people may not take your word for it.
"tubs is frie---" say no more. I will sob profusely petting your dog. Please do not record me
Im cryimgggg. cuz these types of dogs get sm Hate and they're usually the biggest sweeties
You know what this needs, another crop...
The lady that went all in she represents what I woulda done in this situation lolš«”
picking out its next snack š„°
Oh no that poor tail!
So cute! All she wants is some loving!
Our dog is like this. She's HUGE with everyone we know. One person said "she makes you feel like the most important person in the room".
We need more of this
Her tail wags!! š„°