So am I and I think the Ohio media is getting to your head.
You don't have to like every breed no but you don't have to be so ignorant and small minded about them.
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So am I and I think the Ohio media is getting to your head.
You don't have to like every breed no but you don't have to be so ignorant and small minded about them.
I agree with Alicia.
Puppies are rambunctious and demanding... period. Regardless of breed. It often takes WEEKS, if not months, for other dogs in the family to fully adjust to the puppy and teach her manners. It's SUPER important to give the adult dogs plenty of alone time, slow introductions, and a way to escape the puppy if they feel annoyed. It sounds like you took in a puppy who had yet to learn many dog manners, and it sounds like Anna and Rosie are not very tolerant of that, just as they should be!
It's probably a good idea that the puppy was returned. It takes a lot of time, patience, and work to integrate a new puppy, and that is difficult when people in the family feel threatened or apprehensive. But, honestly, I doubt that this has anything to do with the puppy's breed - she sounds like a typical outgoing, rude, silly little puppy. It's unfortunate that her breed is any reason to return her because, well, it seems like she would have been just as inappropriate for your family were she a Lab/Golden/Aussie/insert-high-energy-breed-here puppy. She is UBER cute, and I hope she finds a loving family! C:
We are still having trouble with Cassie and Boomer. They are together while I'm at school....he in the crate and she on her bed right beside the crate. But, I'm really afraid Boomer will hurt her by knocking her down because her back legs are getting weak (she's almost 14), and I'm afraid she will actually bite him instead of just snapping because her eyesight isn't as good as it was...So, it has been and will continue to be a slow process based solely, I think, on Boomer's maturity....he is, as someone said so well a "typical outgoing, rude silly little puppy!" We probably should have gotten another pup when Cassie was younger.
Your not the only one. There are pitties on here that I love and yes it does offend me.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttercup132
Hey, folks, calm down! Read the first post again! The biggest problem was not Rachel being wary, but that Anna - queen bee of the dogs in the house - has pretty much decreed there will be no third dog.
They did give the pup a chance, but for everyone's safety and sanity - including the puppy, regardless of breed, a full-grown dog like Anna CAN inflict major damage if she felt the pup had "gone too far" and it only takes a second - for everyone's safety, they did the right thing, and didn't keep the pup. They now know that Anna has decreed it's a two-dog family, and will be likely sticking to that, to keep the peace.
So calm down, folks, it's not that Rachel is anti-pitty, I'm sure she would have been wary of any 6-month-old rambunctious monster - a.k.a. most 6-month-old pups - it's that Anna is anti-third-dog!
Rachel, the pup is a beauty, thanks for the pictures - what a grin she has! I hope she finds a good home.
Karen, I actually read it several times and still see it differently. I am not mad or angry with Rachel though I think she is a very nice young lady I just think it sad that people feel that way. She definetely said she did not want a pittie in the house and it scared her.
I certainly don't think Rachel should stay away from PT for this:(
Good luck sweet Pittie pup, may you find someone with an understanding, accepting heart. :love:
It is sad that this mindset is still alive. Especially in someone who owns a Husky, a breed that is often on the BSL list right under Pit Bulls.Quote:
I did not want a pit bull in this house or have my brother own her. No offense, but I was nervous the entire time. I just didn't trust her for some reason, even only at 6 months old.
You all need to back off. If you are offended by it, maybe you need to stop being so sensitive. Have respect for those who are nervous around the breed, don't belittle them for it.
Seriously. :rolleyes:
I don't think she will deny saying it... What is wrong with her not wanting a Pittie in the house?Quote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
This is a discussion. I just find it offensive to come on a site where there a a lot of pittie moms and dads and say these things, I have a right to my opinion also and would never tell anyone to back off.
Stop taking things so personally. That is what everyone's problem is.
I'll be honest here, I also took offense to it. I agree with caseysmom it probably upsets the people that own pit bulls on this board and the people who adore the breed like myself. and I took offense because I love and adore this wonderful breed. I really hope the pup finds a home. :( She is very cute, I hope she gets someone who is expierienced with this wonderful breed and loves her for who she is.
Well, I think if Rachel is unsure or afraid of having a pittie in the house, good for her for realizing that, and having the good sense to admit it and not put the dog through an adjustment period that wouldn't work. There are many dogs that I personally feel I would not be able to handle. Some of them are my favorite breeds of dog (I want a Chow Chow soooo badly). Not being sure that you can responsibly raise a pit bull to be a good and trustworthy dog is not the same as thinking that all pits should be banned and have no place in civilized society. Any one who takes offense at someone saying they are not comfortable training a pit bull how to behave is more concerned about their own feelings than what is right for the dog in that situation. A pit bull, or any physically and mentally strong breed, should not be raised/trained by someone who is uncomfortable around the dog. I think it was wise that the dog was not kept in this situation for a long period of time.
actually I understand her... I love pits and would love to own one sometime... Iīve been on the look out for a Bull terrier for a while now... and I undertand where she was...
bringing a new dog...in my case specially huskies take pack stuff way too seriously.... and adding a bully breed or any other breed for that matter would be a difficult task to do... I would be wary too introducing a new member... even more so a breed that was equally conflictive (dog wise)... and even more a lil rambunctious pup that could easily annoy an older dog with a prey drive....
when you know your dogs youīll be wary gettina a new one that you know nothing at all about his/her background.. I know shelter dogs are great and you donīt know theior backgrounds at all... but tell me wouldnīt you be wary or at least more careful about it??... I mean you certainly donīt know if the dog was beaten or what not and how it would react in certain situations... adn to top if off your own dog can be as sweet as candy and adding a new one might trigger something hidden in them for years... who knows..
adding a new dog takes time... and puppies are pretty annoying ALL puppyhood but why would she risk Anna or Rosie or even the pup get hurt just because the pup was hyper (as all puppies are)?...best thing was return puppy to someone who could give him a chance just as she did....unfortunately thing didnīt worked out but at least she tried....
as Karen said she is NOT anti pitty.... just that in her situation didnīt work... and BSL lists are plain BS to me I certainly donīt care whoīs number 1,2,3,4 etc... any dog can do damage and any dog can be plain sugar...
please donīt take it sooooo personally... as it wasnīt meant that way..
I just loved this quote. I was just so happy to hear that Sunny isn't unique :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bckrazy
I just love this quote because it made me see that Sunny isn't the only rambunctious, demanding, rude, silly puppy out there (from Sunny's mom)
It made me feel better, too, to know that Boomer is a very typical wild child! As he is tearing through the house with my husband's boxers in his mouth, I just have to repeat...."rambunctious, demanding, rude, silly puppy" over and over again! HA