Hands down, Pit Bulls are the most misunderstood maligned dogs of our day. Every generation has had a "dangerous breed" to fear. The media loves a sure thing and a Pit Bull Mauling headline is always a sure thing. Linda Goldston at the San Jose Mercury News writes articles about animals but has refused to write any pro-Pit pieces and says she dislikes the breed as a whole and would not be at all interested in helping improve their public image. Is it any wonder random people are terrified? As a Labrador-kind-of-girl, my exposure to Pit Bulls was limited to what I heard on the evening news and without any personal experience to draw from, I too was afraid...and then I got educated. I'm not afraid anymore, I'm concerned for the breed.
"We fear that which we do not understand"
Our Pack works tirelessly to show the world how intelligent and natuarally loving and gregarious Pit Bulls can be when reponsibly owned and managed. Marthina McClay is a Pit Bull behavior expert who works tirelessly to train therapy dogs and CGCs (Canine Good Citizens) recognized by the AKC who will be breed ambassadors for Pit Bulls everywhere.
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I came to understand Pit Bulls as a SJACS Volunteer. I began socializing the smallest of the Pit Bull puppies and found them to be delightful in every way. Not only were they uber cute and super squiggly like Bailey was once upon a time, but they were also remarkedly calm, gentle and affectionate. I didn't expect puppies to chill out in my lap but make no mistake, Pit Bulls are big lap dogs. These positive personality traits came as a surprise and inspired me to learn more.
As I aligned myself with other Pit Bull advocates and dog behaviorists, I came to learn many interesting facts about "Temperament Correct" Pit Bulls. I learned the difference between Dog Aggression, Human Aggression, Food Aggression, and Barrier Frustration. And as I researched this controversial breed, I observed and filmed Pit Bull behavior at its best and its worst. It is these experiences that compels me to be the staunch Pit Bull advocate I am today.
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