For the people who responded about pitbulls

[baby83]

sorry about the whole caps thing.  First my dogs are very well treated animals.  They get lots of love and attention and food!  They are taken to the vet for their vaccinations every year or when needed.  Pitbulls might turn on people more than any other dog.  But that's mainly from lack of attention and stupid dog owners.  I don't think banning these dogs will fix the problem.  only make it worse.  Maybe there should be a law if you own a pitbull you must take it to a behavior class and have a certificate to prove it or something or maybe a dog tag to prove it.  But still not all pitbulls are viscious or will turn on people.  Last weekend a Jehovah witness went to my mom and stepdads.  they own a pitbull she's 3.  Well cyssi was outside that day when they heard a knock.  my stepdad opened the door and talked to the lady for a second.  As the lady was walking away. Robert told her she must not be scared of dogs.  (because cyssi is a pitbull) She said by the time she had opened her car door and got out that Cyssi had opened the gate and greeted her at her car.  That was a complete Stranger to the dog.  I do understand Pitbulls can be aggressive.  But not all are. Cyssi is the biggest baby i have ever seen.  She would lick an intruder before she would bite them.  I'm not trying to start a discussion whether or not to ban them.  I just wish people would judge all pitbulls.  I can take my 4 month old puppy into the vet and an old person or young be petting my dog and saying how beautiful she is.  then ask me what kind of dog she is.  The moment I say Pitbull their whole attitude changes.  They back away from her like she already tried to bite them. When she never would.  That does not help me in training my dog to be people friendly.  I like to associate my pitbulls with people so they are not aggressive.  i would never take my dogs out in public if they were aggressive.  I wouldn't even have them if they were mean.