Why We Should Pitbulls Be Banned

Pit Bulls have been looked down on in the media for many years. This has caused some towns to ban this type of breed from their town and even city limits, but is this a very reasonable ban? Are these dogs more dangerous than other dogs, or is it just the owner’s fault? What is the big deal? In my persuasive essay I will be talking about if people should be allowed to keep pitbull breeds or not. My three main points are: 1) it is not the breed, it the owner, 2) pit bulls make wonderful pets if trained correctly and treated caringly instead of fighting them, and 3) they are very good with younger children.
My first point was that it is not the breed, its the owner. Getting a dog is not like purchasing a piece of furniture that you will show
Pitbulls are loving, loyal, clown dogs who make great companions to those with active lifestyles. They love being with people and they always want to be included in everything that goes on, whether it’s a ride in the car, or a walk around the block. They can be very loving, caring dogs if the owner treats them right and doesn’t train them to fight other dogs for criminal reasons, etc. You should not judge pitbulls by what the media says about them. Yes, some pit bulls have attacked people, but not every single one has, so give the pitbull breed a chance and do not judge them because they have a bad “online media” reputation. A Pit Bull will do almost anything his owner asks of it. These dogs crave our attention and approval, and are very social with humans. This devotion to people has contributed to the bad reputation of Pit Bulls, because a bad person can use a Pit Bull’s eagerness to please to train the dog for nefarious or criminal purposes. Pit Bulls do not discriminate against humans for any reason. Even if they don’t like other dogs, they typically love humans and are happiest when they are with