The first and most lasting thing I learned as a USAF SP MWD handler was “[bleep] rolls down leash. It ain’t necessarily the dog and more likely the owner. And, after working 25 years as a LEO I have yet to be bite by a pit bull. Am I careful around them? Yes. I’m also careful around other large breeds such as German Shepherds, Mastiffs etc. The only dogs I’ve been bitten by on duty have been border collies because their owners don’t have enough sense to stay on the same side of me as the dog is and the dog nips me in the thigh every time trying to move me like cattle. Again, the dumb owner not the dog.
fascinating. lol. appears you learned nothing or are a pathetic attempt at trolling
I’ll make it simpler for you. Majority of dog owners are idiots and anyone that has a dog that doesn’t behave is an idiot for not taking the time to have a well behaved dog. Don’t blame the dog blame the owner. And don’t go up to a dog that isn’t yours and think it’s going to be friendly. People are the idiots in the equation. Too many people have dogs that are lawn ornaments and do exactly zero for the animal. Almost every time I see a problem dog it’s running loose and its owner is nowhere to be found. Not a good sign to start. Even the best dog can bite if it’s loose, away from its owner and stressed or frightened. Leave it alone unless you know what you’re doing and have the proper means. Are there instances of dogs running around chasing people. Of course and they should be destroyed. Does it mean that the entire breed does that? No. The animal is clearly a result of its environment and lack of care. All dog breeds are capable of being mean if there neglected. I’ve seen more people bitten by Chihuahuas than by Rottweilers.
I agree that there are plenty of dog owners out there that should not own a dog of any breed. And I also agree with this statement ("Even the best dog can bite if it’s loose, away from its owner and stressed or frightened")
I worked as a Firefighter/Paramedic for 25 years. I have seen and treated my share of dog bites.
The fact is there is a BIG difference between a dog bite and a pitbull attack.
Pitbulls are killers, they are relentless. They do not just bite then move along. I have seen two pitbulls rip a dog in half one pulling from the head one pulling from the hind quarters shaking violently with tremendous strength. They do not stop the attack until they are stopped or there prey goes limp or is dead. And even then sometimes they do not stop or let go. They have incredible power in there jaws. They are the Great White Shark of dog breeds.
I do not trust any of them even if they are on a leash. There have been many incidents where a Pittbull owner was walking there dog and the Pittbull has ripped the leash from the owners hand to attack another dog or person.
