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.
I don't usually repond to these kind of posts because so many of you jump on people for what I consider to be no good reason. Do each of you consider every word you type before you post? If you do, how does that make you feel? I feel this is a place I can come and post what I am thinking, my concerns, my happiness and like so many others to vent about things if I feel a need. Do you know for sure the way you are reading this comment is the exact way she meant it?
I look at that post and see she is nervous around pit bulls - well, I have to tell you I am too, I have no experience with pits, I do have experience with adding many different kinds of dogs to a "pack" of dogs and I can tell you it is not always easy to get someone to fit in with the others. Rosie and Annie have been a pack for a long time. Another dog, any dog is going to upset them. Tucker created all kinds of havoc at my house - and he was 2 lbs when we got him. Dazzi and Pippi got into several painful and expensive fights over him. The other dogs didn't appreciate his nipping at them all the time which would set Pippi off trying to protect him. He got caught in one of the fights and had several cuts.
And the complete other factor that none of you are considering is that is Rachel and her brother are living in their parents house! A puppy needs a lot of attention and supervision. She may have meant she didn't think her brother should have a pit bull because he is not around enough to give the dog the training that he needs.
But the factor remains, Rachel has a right to her opinion. Why can't we each stop trying to take offense at something someone says and just accept that person for what they say even if it doesn't fit our own beliefs. When I was Rachel's age I had very little knowledge of dogs in general let alone certain breeds. Back then, there were a lot of breeds I would not have considered for my dog. But, I won't bother saying which ones because I don't need to offend any one else. As far as I can remember, I don't remember Rachel being one of the ones who attack (for lack of a better word) others for their opinions - so why hurt her feelings for expressing whatever she feels.
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