[RilmAlime67]

Does anyone own more then one dog ? i see people on here post pic of more then one dog all the time. yet everybody advise is not to. before i got my pit i call a few spca (people who deal whit dogs all day) i was told how good the breed was and no problems . sometimes after reading on here and other foums. it seems alot of pit owners dont have any Confidence in the breed. i would like to know how many dogs you have. have you ever had any problems
i have 3 dogs 1 older 2 puppy (yes 2 puppys) i took them in out of a bad deal . thay are well taken care of and all have thare own 5x10 kennel . just curious if haveing your pit is fun for you. or do you feal like you are living whit a time bomb.

i have had pits before (never had any problems never read fourms) sometimes what i read on here makes me feal like i own a killing machine . not my crazy lovable dog

how many belive in the breed or not

[eskimosik]

A lot of people on here own multiple dogs. I think what you read around here is people accepting the reality of what their dogs are: very strong dogs with a propensity for dog aggression. That doesn't mean they don't have confidence in the breed, but it does mean they accept that owning a pit bull comes with certain responsibilities that you might not have with other dogs.

I am really getting sick of this mentality that unless you think pit bulls are perfect little angels then you're being a big jerk throwing a turd in the punch bowl. ALL dog owners should be aware of the good and bad of their breed and mitigate any potential issues. That's just being responsible.

If sounds like you're being responsible by keeping your dogs in separate kennels. Yay!

[teewHettive]

Just because people are being realistic about the potential of a Pit Bull being dog aggressive doesn't mean we don't believe in the breed.

[RilmAlime67]

Ok it is a ? That's. All

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Ok it is a ? That's. All

[iodigmaFemZem]

All dogs are individuals and should be assessed as such. But the breed in general as well as the breed type and mixed variants, tend to either be selective or completely dog aggressive and as working dogs ... it would not be unrealistic to expect them to be dog aggressive.

While my dogs get along 99% of the time, they have gotten into it and the bulldog will not quit on their own. They general finish, once started. That's why they are always closely supervised. Never expect them not to fight. It can happen at the drop of a hat and when least expected.

On the other hand, often what you might find in shelters, rescues and foster care are dogs that have been carefully screened for temperament issues before adopting out to the public ... they don't generally (though it does happen more frequently than we like to think), adopt out aggressive dogs.

[Grzqbmhy]

Nicely said McRose!

I have two dogs a Amstaff 3 years old and a Cane Corso APBT cross 4years old. They get on well together for the most part. I have avoided any serious fights between them. I think the most important thing about a muti dog house hold is just knowing your dogs. I know my dogs cant have raw bones together or a fight will break out, so they just dont have raw bones together. Having a muti dog household is harder but when you put in the effort you can make it work even if it comes down to a C&R life style.

[RilmAlime67]

Well said

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Nice to hear something positive

[Fainnamoony]

We believe in the breed and are confident in the breed due to the fact that we are realistic and know the potential of DA in the breed and are prepared in any case NOT to fail the dog.

[proslaviy]

Here you won't find bleeding hearts and your typical dog owner. It is important to recognize traits of the breed that are both positive and 'negative' so you can provide a safe environment. If you have a rat terrier, you won't expose him to your pet mice, will you? If you have a pet boa, you won't let a rabbit play with him (unless its his dinner). Similarly, if you have dogs that have a propensity for dog aggression, then you will be careful to not put him in a bad situation. I myself have two, and they get along and play, but I have to supervise them. When they first met, any little thing could start a fight, but I'm lucky that my first dog is non-confrontational. However, when he gets fed up of the other dog's rudeness he will turn it on.

It is much better now, they play, sleep together, walk together but they are not left alone. It would be irresponsible to do that even if they look like goofy fur balls when they roll around on the grass. Being a pit bull owner has taught me more about dogs than I would have learned if I had any other breed. Mostly because I learned them here and not in some 'bleeding heart' forum where people think dogs are some kind of furry angels that will never do any harm.

[scewLacysmazy]

It's all about management, knowing your dogs, and being prepared should a fight break out.

Management mean crate and rotate in some cases, and even if they do get along, never have them unsupervised. Don't keep "triggers" for possible fights around like food items, treats, chews, or toys. High value items should be put away when multiple dogs are present, and dogs separated when they are offered.

Know your dogs. Recognize when play is getting over the top and intervene accordingly, as it can escalate into something ugly. Understand their body language when they are not comfortable in each others presence....when tension exists, separate. Be aware that any excitement can transfer to aggression pretty quickly.

Be prepared. Always have breaksticks handy in case you should need them, and know how to use them properly.

I have five dogs in my home, my APBT, a Bullmastiff, and three Miniature Pinschers.

[Sthjrderfida]

I have two Pit Bull type dogs, they get along for the most part, but I know that they can fight at any moment. In fact, this can happen at any point with any breed so it's always smartest to er on the side of caution =)

[RilmAlime67]

i am very familiar whit the breed myself. i guess i wanted to know how people felt about haveing pits i have had a pit bull for over 7 years and i do not do dog parks . but i do go to petco the dog beach and never have had any problems
just my opinion it seems some people are to paranoid (maybe you should be) i have always been told to socialize you dog mine is and always has been i am not judging just wanted to know what people thought. pitbulls go into nursing homes
i have seen pitbull day at my local pet store . and serch and rescue . the breed needs to have some credit i think

[Bemapayople]

I own two AmStaffs, one APBT x Lab mix, one GSD x Catahoula mix and one Rott. x Shar pei mix. They all play together very well, and they all go out to play with my friends dogs. That being said, I know what their 'switches' are.

I also do temperament testing before I adopt anyone. I will not adopt a dog I KNOW is dog aggressive, I will FOSTER them but I just can't adopt one at this time. I am however, completely prepared to crate and rotate if I HAVE to. I've committed myself to having my dogs and taking care of them, so not even that will make me give them up...

[RilmAlime67]

To foster dogs is alot of work my hat is off to you

[PerfectCreditForYou]

I have 4 dogs 3 of which are bully breeds that get along, if I didn't have confidence in the breed I wouldn't have one let alone 3. They're not for everyone and require more vigilance than most other breeds. None are the same from one to the next, it's a case by case basis no matter what breed it is. That's not something that should be taken lightly when bringing other dogs into the mix.

[shashaffff]

if paranoid means me knowing what my animal will react to, and properly controlling said situation, then so be it.