Pets are known to be loyal companions of humans. Dogs especially are considered to be mans best friend. Although it is said that dogs are mans best friend, pit bulls don’t tend to fall into that category by most. Historically these dogs are known as “warriors” dating back to the roman times, where the Molossians, now known as pit bulls, fought along side gladiators. Even though this breed of dogs became as “infamous as gladiators” the roman and British people became infatuated with entertainment, which resulted in the start of dogfights, which is now known as animal cruelty (Colie 20). Although pit bulls have been known to take part in dogfights these animals were first recognized as being loyal, courageous, and loving creatures that have …show more content…
Virtually all-wild animals are aggressive when guarding their territories, defending their offspring and protecting themselves. Species that live in groups, including people and dogs, also use aggression and the threat of aggression to keep the peace and to negotiate social interactions.”(2) Taking this into account, we need to see even further from the past media and attack the problem straight to the source. The source in this matter is simple, pet owners are to blame for the pit bulls aggression and actions. For instance, raising a dog by only physical discipline allows room for learning. This breed of dog isn’t inherently vicious, this is simply only a stereotype given to this breed because of bad actions of a couple of people. The effects of that have left the breed damaged and even condemned of such bad reputations in the eyes of many and even the media. Even so, people and media should not make an inference because of the breed alone but should evaluated each individual dog’s merit and by its breed. “A corollary truth is that there truly are no bad dogs, only bad people. In his essay Troublemakers, Malcolm Gladwell discusses what Pit Bull stereotypes can teach us about the wrongness of racial profiling of both humans and dogs.”(1) If a pit bull is taut to fear humans then what is the breaking point until that animal no longer wants to fear is …show more content…
For those whom don’t own dogs or who have heard of the “danger” that these dogs have caused will agree with society that this breed should be whipped out. Yes these Warriors have been able to take on “bears, lions, and humans” by fighting along side the roman gladiators. Even so these dogs were placed in war along side the humans because of their loyalty to them. These dogs are willing to risk their own lives to defend their human family. If anything us humans are very much responsible for the lashing out of the pit bull. Beyette author of the New York Times article Values; quotes Larry hawk stating that raising a bad trained pit bull is like “ having a tick of dynamite in your house with the fuse lit”. Looks like the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. If loving and caring people are willing to take the time and nurture them and raise them with kindness raise these dogs we wouldn’t be hearing about pit bulls attacking. Maybe the rough hand that is raising the animal causes the lashing