There seem to be a certain kind of people here in the Netherlands who own pit bulls. And often they are the ones who don't give that animal the best kind of training. I know that sounds like I have a prejudiced point of view, but it is based on reality.
Oh what a shame. You only have to look at Cesar Milan's pitbull Daddy to see what a sweet natured dog they can be. It is the idiots who own them, not the dogs who are at fault. Lynne x
It hurts my heart when I see a dog chained and in a closed area like that. Looking out at the world and hoping to be there. I freed a dog once because of that. I shall tell you the story one day, but end result - dog is happy on farm :)
This isn't a pit bull. It is a bull-dog. Which were bred for dog fighting, I think. When it became illegal in England, they preserved the breed by breeding out the ferociousness and keeping the sweet temperament. They are supposed to be amazing with children.
Here is an article: http://www.cesarsway.com/dogbehavior/basics/How-Did-Pit-Bulls-Get-a-Bad-Rap
I know your poem does not say it is a Pit Bull - but a lot of people who commented thought so.
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October 13, 2013 at 12:49 PM
he is beautiful and amen to the poem..
October 13, 2013 at 1:56 PM
you are exactly right. Dogs only know what they are taught....just like us.
October 13, 2013 at 2:37 PM
Poor misunderstood boy...
October 13, 2013 at 3:36 PM
There seem to be a certain kind of people here in the Netherlands who own pit bulls. And often they are the ones who don't give that animal the best kind of training. I know that sounds like I have a prejudiced point of view, but it is based on reality.
October 13, 2013 at 4:22 PM
Oh what a shame. You only have to look at Cesar Milan's pitbull Daddy to see what a sweet natured dog they can be. It is the idiots who own them, not the dogs who are at fault.
Lynne x
October 13, 2013 at 4:28 PM
which is why i like Pits so much.
October 13, 2013 at 4:32 PM
it is hard to see through a dog's eye...
October 13, 2013 at 4:43 PM
Darn tootin! Nice take on the prompt!
October 13, 2013 at 5:05 PM
The eyes say it all.
October 13, 2013 at 5:52 PM
pretty sad when people or pups are treated different because of who they are....
October 13, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Great post, Gail. ♥
October 13, 2013 at 9:13 PM
Well done Gail! WE shouldn't judge a dog because of a sad, bad few~
October 13, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Rather moving response to the prompt...
October 14, 2013 at 5:43 AM
It hurts my heart when I see a dog chained and in a closed area like that. Looking out at the world and hoping to be there. I freed a dog once because of that. I shall tell you the story one day, but end result - dog is happy on farm :)
October 14, 2013 at 5:48 AM
Awesomely said! I wondered with the bulldog prompt when someone was going to write about this! And well done!
October 15, 2013 at 10:51 AM
This isn't a pit bull. It is a bull-dog. Which were bred for dog fighting, I think. When it became illegal in England, they preserved the breed by breeding out the ferociousness and keeping the sweet temperament. They are supposed to be amazing with children.
Here is an article: http://www.cesarsway.com/dogbehavior/basics/How-Did-Pit-Bulls-Get-a-Bad-Rap
I know your poem does not say it is a Pit Bull - but a lot of people who commented thought so.
I hear the yearning in your poem :)
October 17, 2013 at 10:48 PM
My GOD!! I Love the Pit. ♥
January 29, 2016 at 1:38 AM