Are the big muscular dogs known as pit bulls really that threatening? There should not be a ban on pit bulls because of the effect that the bad reputations has on the breed and how the dogs are affected by the way they raised. Pit bulls can be raised to be a safe non-treating just like any other dog. Pit bulls have been given a bad name by society. This reputation effects Pit bulls in a huge way. Pit Bulls are thought to be a fighting dog and attack humans. Little do people know how smart and loyal the breed is. The bad name given off about pit bulls makes it hard for them to be adopted. Being raised in a cage is not right and can lead to aggressive behavior. “Pit Bulls are loyal dogs,” “Man's …show more content…
The pit bulls that are trained to fight are going to fight. “They were ideal for fighting because they were vicious toward other dogs in the ring, but not aggressive toward humans, making them easy to train.” “Man’s Best friend?” pit bulls are easy to train and can easily be the right dog with the correct training. Finding the right home and controlling the breeding of all dogs is important for this reason. Scott says in “Man’s Best friend”, “A few irresponsible owners give pit bulls a bad name by raising them to fight. They point to a government study that said laws banning specific dog breeds are ineffective because any type of dog can be trained to attack.” Pit Bulls are smart family dogs and are great with children. If the breed is trained in the right way they will make a great pet. Pit bulls have even been Nicknamed the “nanny dog” around children. Pit bulls are a good breed and should not be banned. The effect that society's reputation has on Pit Bulls and the way pit bulls are trained is what determines the behavior of the dog. Regulating the breeding of all dogs and who can own the dogs will clear the bad name on pit bulls and show people that pit bulls are loyal family