[smazibummigue]

Yeah, there was a bunch of misinformation, though, at least, they said the breed isn't for everyone. At the same time, they downplayed the fact that DA is common, and said something about "If you push them into fighting..." or something like that.

Yeah, they made it sound like they only way they won't be HA is if you socialize them right, but even if you aren't the best socializer, if you have a well balanced dog, it won't become HA.

[PlayboyAtWork]

Just watched it, wasn't horrible but not an accurate representation of the breed imo. I dont like the way they portray them as unpredictable, and sometimes DA is not controllable even if they are well socialized. And they could have mentioned that HA is very uncommon, but of course thats to much to ask

At least they said, "their jaws do NOT lock..."

[denwerdinoss]

Wow, what bullshit What was that line about people making them "aggressive fighting dogs"? Way to differentiate between HA and DA.

Also, I don't recall seeing an actual APBT in that clip.

[LoloLibia]

Bleck. I was not impressed.

Neither was Lucy. As soon as she heard "pit bull" she looked at the screen and watched it to the end, and then at the end gave me a WTF look. I have to say I agree.

That being said, I usually only watch Dogs 101 on mute so I can ooh and ahh over the puppies (LOVED the Saint Bernard and Mastiff ones, best puppy footage).

[Wrasialat]

They didn't get ANYTHING right

Oh and they made the breed out like they're "viscous" .

Dogs 101: American Pit Bull : Video : Animal Planet

[xquFzpNw]

yeah, I saw it, ridiculous....kinda pissed me off

[RilmAlime67]

They didn't get ANYTHING right

Oh and they made the breed out like they're "viscous" .

Dogs 101: American Pit Bull : Video : Animal Planet

I did not get that impression.I got more of the impression that they were stressing it takes the ''right owner'' and the ''right training'' to own the breed and irresponsible owners,one's not committed to the breed's needs or beginners need not apply.

I DO think it could have been ''worded better'',and that they needed to show a more neutral public impression rather than focusing on ''the image problem''/debunking the ''locking jaw'' myth. They needed to show the dogs modern positive aptitudes like SAR,therapy dogs,drug sniffing/police K9s and their athletic prowess at weight pulling,agility,and other dog sports.
They also needed to honor that the dogs may have DA but are not supposed to be human aggressive.

I think over all it could have been better orchestrated,more factual and less of an attempt to rework the breed image.

[pkxlugbsbv]

I don't really think they did them an injustice. They really only said the things that we, responsible owners, already know. I feel like they gave a positive over view, while cautioning new owners, similar to all of us here.


I like that they dispelled the locking jaw rumor.

[gomosopions]

wack they should of just left it at "its how you raise them" and "they can snap" made people would want them less. Give these dogs back to responsible owners. They should of came here to get there information. That show just made people feel more sorry for the pitbull.

[toreesi]

As soon as the guy said 'They snap' I just sighed and facepalmed...

[xquFzpNw]

Yes, they said they can snap, and there were other things on there that they said that seemed more like they were feeding more crap to people. Yay, they said the dogs aren't for everyone, and they did say a few positive things, but all in all, they weren't really all that accurate. I've seen the show with other breeds. They could have done better.

[HilaryNidierer]

And this is many reasons I don't like Animal Planet. They had a few things right but a lot of stuff wrong.

[seervezex]

Animal Planet has turned into doo doo planet!

[everlastinge]

Did you guys actually think the outcome was gonna be any other way? 6pack1%er is correct. I never watch those shows.

[MormefWrarebe]

Holy crap. As soon as it go to "They snap" and how hurt people get..

Then they went on to say they are not born DA, they're sweet loving dogs and it's how they're raised that has to do with it.

WHY did they let these random doggy world people tell you about breeds they obviously don't know shit about?

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Did you guys actually think the outcome was gonna be any other way? 6pack1%er is correct. I never watch those shows.

No. But one can hope.

[uneniaPhenits]

Why are APBTs aggressive sometimes? I own one and am curious. I am still learning about them and Ive noticed alot of people say its not about how they were raised so please educate me further. What is it that makes these awesome gentle giants aggressive towards people?

[cindygirl]

Animal Planet has turned into doo doo planet!

Not sure why but that was hilarious.
Glad I didn't watch. My predictions were confirmed.

[MarlboroCig]

Holy crap. As soon as it go to "They snap" and how hurt people get..

Then they went on to say they are not born DA, they're sweet loving dogs and it's how they're raised that has to do with it.

WHY did they let these random doggy world people tell you about breeds they obviously don't know shit about?

Right! I want to know where they get these "experts" from. I suspect they are people discredited in their professions who can't find any other work.

If it makes anyone feel any better I have watched a lot of Dogs 101 on other breeds I am familiar with and they did the same bad job on those that they did on the APBT.

[Mymnnarry]

Why are APBTs aggressive sometimes? I own one and am curious. I am still learning about them and Ive noticed alot of people say its not about how they were raised so please educate me further. What is it that makes these awesome gentle giants aggressive towards people?

I think it has something to do with their brains growing until it's too big for their skull, which then drives them to snap. JUST KIDDING.

Any unprovoked human aggression is a fault. Usually the result of bad breeding/bad genetics.

You'll find some stickies on dog aggression and aggression in general on this forum (right at the top of this section)

and here's some stuff too:

http://www.pitbulllovers.com/pit-bull-temperament.html

[smazibummigue]

Why are APBTs aggressive sometimes? I own one and am curious. I am still learning about them and Ive noticed alot of people say its not about how they were raised so please educate me further. What is it that makes these awesome gentle giants aggressive towards people?

A dog that is human aggression is a dog that should not be left alive.

However, when we mention aggression in this breed, we usually mean Dog aggression, which is extremely common, and the dog should not be put to sleep because of it. Dog aggression is common, because of what the breed was bred to do, dog on dog combat. It's as natural as a hound wanting to go after a coon.

Human and Dog Aggression are world's apart, so, if your dog attacks another dog, it does not mean your family or friends are in danger.