Guess I should clarify...

No, I DON'T think that pit bulls belong at dog parks. Especially off leash dog parks. It's asking way too much of a dog that's been bred for hundreds of years to fight other dogs. I'll admit that there is the occational pit bull that can do well at a dog park. Very occational. A pit bull is a pit bull....and you can never trust a pitty not to fight. Unfortunately there are a lot of uneducated owners out there that think if you raise them just like other dogs, they will be juse like other dogs. They're NOT labs in pit bull clothing...they're pit bulls and to expect them to behave like any thing else is unfair to them and setting them up for failure.

In the case that something happens (i.e. a fight) guess who gets blamed? You got it, the pit bull. Even if the other dog started it, what people will remember is the pit bull tearing the face off another dog. And pit bulls are VERY capable of doing it and usually highly enjoy a good fight. So then you've got yet another horrible image of pit bulls in people's minds. The next thing is banning the 'vicious' breed from everywhere. It's happeneing all over the world and it's because of BYB's and irresponsible owners.

You might not agree with me and that's totally fine by me. I know I've got strong opinions but they're based on a lot of years of rescue and experience. I've had to hold dogs while they're being euthanized. Not because they're mean, but for no other offense other than they're illegal. Perfectly nice, healthy dogs. It's a crime and every bad incident in the news only shoves us closer to BSL everywhere.

*steps off soapbox*