Persuasive Speech About Pit Bulls

They are actually amiable, friendly, nice, and they're very eager to please humans. Pit bulls are actually abused and neglected, so they don’t trust people and attack them. The other reason they attack is because of the owner that raised them, yet people still think they attack for absolutely no reason at all. Because of everyone believing that they are ruthless, 70% of dogs in shelters

Pit bulls are the first dogs to blame when there is an attack, even though it would be proven to be a different breed. The breed specific legislation

People that believe that pit bulls are aggressive dogs, you should look at a well-trained pit bull and an untrained dog and see that any dog can be aggressive without training and love. Any dog can be aggressive and mean by just how you raise the dog, if the dog is abused then the dog will be scared and if the dog is loved and cared for the dog is very loving and loyal. When dogs get sick or hurt they don 't like to be played with, they might even bite a person, they get mean because they are hurting and weak, so there instincts tells them to protect themselves. People think that pit bulls are a breed that will most likely bite people, but that 's not true, the American Veterinary Medical Association found that no dog is more dangerous than

Pit Bulls are not vicious animals. Why are pitbulls feared? These poor animals are beaten, sometimes they are beaten to death. These human beings are making these animals vicious and mean, it’s not the breed that makes them this way, it’s people, humankind destroying these poor animals lives, putting fear and danger in the minds. Dogs are also used as bait for fights, and used for fighting only.

In the 1980’s, the targeted breed was the Rottweiler, and from the 1990’s to now, the Pitbull has been the targeted breed. A major factor that has influenced BSL, is the popularity of dog fighting. The history of the Pitbull explains why they are such a wanted breed for dog fighting. At their origin they were bred to participate in bull fighting or bear baiting.

The number one reason that there are so many aggressive pitbulls is because of how they are raised. History shows that pitbulls were bread to be the strong and protective dogs they are today. Bad owners feed into that and make them aggressive, while good owners train them and socialize them as much as possible. I know first hand, that a pitbull that was once used as a fighting dog can be trained and socialized with consistency, and no longer be aggressive toward other dogs or people. The way an owner raises their dog, will not only affect them, but

Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) is a law that bans or restricts certain types of dogs based on their appearance, usually because they are perceived as “dangerous” breeds or types of dogs. BSL has targeted pit bulls for many years trying to ban them and will not address the fact that a dog of any breed can become dangerous when bred or trained to be aggressive. Some states have actually enacted BSL specifically to the owners of pit bulls in Denver (Pit). To this day, Denver still has the law, however, it continues to have significantly higher dog bite-related hospitalization rates than other counties (Pit). Ironic, right?

From a movie it was stated “Good dragons under control of bad people do bad things” (Time). That is the same thing for pit bulls they just need to be trained the right way. Being trained properly is what causes them to be so great with children (Melanie). People say that “pain and fear” are the two main causes of pit bulls attacking and biting (Time). Some have heard of pit bulls that are “as gentle as lambs” and that just shows how easy they would be to work with.

These dogs have again and again proved themselves to be loving dogs, but society does not give them a chance. The people assume things about the Pit bull but they are wrong. The lock jaw theory of Pit bulls is false and has been tested by professionals (Realpitbull.com, n.d.). They are not Crocodiles. (Realpitbull.com, n.d.)

As working dogs, they were kept as hunters and guardians, as well as herders and pets. ” says one pit bull lover. Someone else says that he has a pit bull, and as soon as people see the pit bull say, “that’s like bringing a cat into a chicken coop!” and yet the dog has done nothing but be good and walk with his owner. Another thing that people do to a pit bull is “people expect to hear about attacks by pit bulls” so if a dog attacks, and it looks like a pit bull, people will say it is a pit bull.

Did you know that 86.8% of Pit Bulls pass the American Temperament Test? They are the second most tolerant dog. Pit Bulls are loving, faithful animals just trying to live. Yes, almost everything we see on the news about them is something horrible, but just because those ones are bad doesn’t mean they all are like that.

There is a myth about pit bulls that says they have locking jaws, but their jaws actually exert less force than that of the rottweiler and the german shepherd. In terms of the potential of the dog to cause bodily harm, the caucasian ovcharka ranks number one at the top of the list. The list ranks pit bulls as number two stating that the majority of the pit bull breeds were used for dog fighting and are CONSIDERED the most dangerous dog in America, which does not prove they are. Statistics aren’t always accurate when it comes to the actions of the dog. The nature of pit bulls is not to be aggressive to a point where they cause major bodily harm; their experiences, their owners, and their upbringing determine their actions.

They are cross breeds a lot of time. People also think that pitbulls are for fighting dogs so people don 't get them because they believe that pit bulls are only to fight other dogs and they don 't do nothing else except fight. Counter argument When a city banned pit bulls from it the dog bite rates when down a lot. Pit bulls are super aggressive they are just all bad bloodline and they just bit people. In 2004 a city had 52 pit bull attacks on people then they put regulations on pit bulls.

What is failed to be mentioned is how the history of the pit bull breed attracts the illegal act of dog fighting and the people involved in this act. This illegal activity eventually leads to animal abuse and neglect through the hands of unfit dog owners. Oftentimes the media focuses on the bad side of pit bulls without providing background history on these animals. They also fail to explain the extensive rehabilitation that these animals go through to one day be able to live in a loving home environment. Although this process may be rigorous but the people dedicated into helping these animals are making a huge difference in not only their reputation but their unseen future.

They are a mix between the Bulldog and the Terrier. According to the Wikipedia, the Pit Bull gets its gameness and agility from the Terrier and, the strength from the Bulldog. They are fighting dogs because, most of their owners put them in a pit and let them fight the other dog to the death. Hints the name ‘Pit’ Bull. Not to mention, Pit Bulls are aggressive.