tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post5376772820086358190..comments2023-05-01T02:20:53.669-07:00Comments on Tails From the Field: Pitbulls...This ACO's PerspectiveACO461http://www.blogger.com/profile/04382813713543706366noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-10527741992065468032017-09-17T23:49:42.014-07:002017-09-17T23:49:42.014-07:00I just stumbled on your blog and I absolutely love...I just stumbled on your blog and I absolutely love this post. I am a pitbull owner of 3 years now which we rescued from a previous drug dealing neighbor (since then have moved) and after seeing how these dogs were treated in my old neighborhood I've been thinking about becoming an Aco. I currently work in a boarding facility and love animals. Thinking of changing my major to criminal justice and working to put those losers in jail. Seeing not only the terrible living conditions, but the abuse these goofy dogs are put through breaks my heart and angers me to no end. Thank you for making this post, and thank you for becoming an aco!! Megannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-67880844522418552542016-11-07T14:15:15.541-08:002016-11-07T14:15:15.541-08:00I think its kind of funny that you say that. I hav...I think its kind of funny that you say that. I have pit bull and a chihuahua. And are chihuahua is the instigator. Are pit bull does react unless the little brat start. Are pit bull even afraid of are cats and it kind of funny he won't walk across there path until we move the cats. We got are pit bull when he was 6-7 months old. The previous ower were going to get rid of him because he was chewing up there place. He a real sweat heart. But the only problem is he wants your attention 24/7. Is that normal for this breed or could it be because of it previous owners. But he Lucky I a housewife and are kids are home school so they can give him lots of attention. Every time were petting one of the other pets he push them and try to claim your lap like he a cat or small dog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183537059000787501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-74155709414668990022012-08-02T02:30:20.640-07:002012-08-02T02:30:20.640-07:00it's the deed not the BREED!! people can't...it's the deed not the BREED!! people can't get that at all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-63992039675562974222012-05-22T13:43:45.875-07:002012-05-22T13:43:45.875-07:00It's all in the breeding and care.It's all in the breeding and care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-78719908021176380642012-03-08T23:00:21.174-08:002012-03-08T23:00:21.174-08:00Consider yourself lucky to have one of the 10% of ...Consider yourself lucky to have one of the 10% of nice Pomeranians. Your entitled to your opinion of me and it's not the first nor will it be the last time I have been called that. Usually it's by people who are angry that I am right and since they cannot come up with a more mature logical response they resort to name calling.ACO461https://www.blogger.com/profile/04382813713543706366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-70943288429255519072012-03-08T19:40:57.686-08:002012-03-08T19:40:57.686-08:00As the owner of the sweetest Pomeranian that ever ...As the owner of the sweetest Pomeranian that ever lived I think you are a big Bit**buttercup99https://www.blogger.com/profile/08281351289627269465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-61855868910858637762012-03-04T23:38:34.932-08:002012-03-04T23:38:34.932-08:00Thank you so much for a very thoughtful and insigh...Thank you so much for a very thoughtful and insightful post about pit-bulls. Every animal needs to be understood and loved. Pit-bulls have been given a bad wrap for many reason that we are all aware of. Thanks for this post. :-), <a rel="nofollow">Susan Cooper</a>Susan P. Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045674229949222407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-60554248926657067402012-03-03T12:03:38.472-08:002012-03-03T12:03:38.472-08:00I got a pit from the pound on Front St. She is th...I got a pit from the pound on Front St. She is the most loving dog I have ever met. She just likes to cuddle and get bully rubs. She sleeps with me to be near me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-29182689465526706332012-03-01T18:36:02.988-08:002012-03-01T18:36:02.988-08:00Elk Grove Forum,
I will certainly come by your sit...Elk Grove Forum,<br />I will certainly come by your site to offer my insite and respond to critics.ACO461https://www.blogger.com/profile/04382813713543706366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-12372685724501632692012-03-01T14:41:45.270-08:002012-03-01T14:41:45.270-08:00Good afternoon, I run a local online discussion fo...Good afternoon, I run a local online discussion forum in Elk Grove, called Elk Grove Laguna Forums. The topic of pit bulls has come up many times and is always a hot button issue with our members. Some are big fans and others like myself think the dogs are very dangerous and a nuisance. Elk Grove has had quite a few incidents of pit bulls attacks. Just last week a pit bull attacked another dog in a residential neighborhood and one of our members was slightly injured. Another member posted a link to this blog. I wanted to invite you to offer your opinions on pit bulls and respond to some of the critics who say these are dangerous dogs.<br /><br />our website is www.elkgroveforums.comElk Grove Laguna Forumshttp://www.elkgroveforums.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-85911470215221016062012-03-01T09:50:51.675-08:002012-03-01T09:50:51.675-08:00I have to echo the sentiments of the other posters...I have to echo the sentiments of the other posters here. I LOVE pits - they are delightful, goofy and fun. My own part-pit doggy is a never-ending source of joy and amusement, and I continually work with her on her manners and behavior to ensure she's as delightful to everyone else. I hate the thought of breed-specific legislation, and I fume every time I hear pit bulls being given a bad rap. Bravo for telling it like it is!Cariedawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637392662718003129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-56388736257571853822012-02-25T21:00:48.065-08:002012-02-25T21:00:48.065-08:00Thank you so much for this blog post, I'm shar...Thank you so much for this blog post, I'm sharing it on g+ and twitter. It's refreshing to hear a perspective on Pit Bulls from people that truly know what they are talking about, and my hats off to all of Sacramento's hard working Animal Control officers.Rachelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630297412395924993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-13420635965253032142012-02-25T15:35:46.635-08:002012-02-25T15:35:46.635-08:00Thanks for a great story,as a Chako supporter it m...Thanks for a great story,as a Chako supporter it means a lot to me.<br />Michael McCauleyMike McCauleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-5772897677070900582012-02-25T14:48:03.880-08:002012-02-25T14:48:03.880-08:00OMG! You just described exactly what happened to m...OMG! You just described exactly what happened to my foster dog. He was left behind by my nieghbors when they moved out. Left without any food or clean water and found 5 days later. I remember when the neighbors got him as a puppy. Being a pit bull owner, I was excited to see a family with a pit bull puppy. But my happiness soon turned to sadness as I watched the older kid take the dog for 2 walks in the year they had him and both times the dog was never on leash. I never saw the dog again until they moved out. By the time they moved out the dog was 16 months old, had been a back yard dog, had no training, was unneutered, unsocialized, and was a bounding bundle of energy, etc. I got him neutured UTD on shots and have been working on his obedience training. I have had him now for 4 months and although he is 1,000 times more well behaved than when I first found him he is still a work in progress. Only if they had spent a little time training him when he was a pup and easily trainable. He is just now about ready to find his forever home with an experienced dog owner. I am sure the scenario you described of getting a cute puppy, then being put in the back yard to eventually not having any interaction, training or socialization is exactly the life my foster dog lived before I found him. Now he understands what it is like to be a part of a family with consistent boundaries, training and affection. Thank you for sharing your stories!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-27577943780986100462012-02-25T14:21:33.819-08:002012-02-25T14:21:33.819-08:00Thank You Very much for posting this - I couldn...Thank You Very much for posting this - I couldn't agree more!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-54984246731994764342012-02-25T10:43:01.868-08:002012-02-25T10:43:01.868-08:00Thanks for explaining what it is you see daily in ...Thanks for explaining what it is you see daily in your life! I too worked in the animal field as a Veterinary Technician for 25 years and I agree with you. There were certain dogs in my career that, I am ashamed to say, I profiled for my own safety and would cautiously approach; some small breeds, some large. But, Pitties weren't one of them. I would have rather worked on a pit bull than many other breeds. It is true that some are trained to be agressive by ignorant owners with low testosterone levels, but most that are taught aggression are taught dog aggression, not human aggression. The pitties would come in with various wounds from whatever there goofy terrierness got them into, wagging and kissing no matter what! I looked at some of those wounds saying to myself, 'I'd be pissed if that was on me", but not them , ever stoic while being treated. And afterwards, lots of wags and kisses for us as if to say thanks for fixin' me up! As in all instances of discrimination, I hope that one day the majority of society will see the Pit Bulls for what they are; loyal, loving, affectionate, and comically goofy American family dogs.Eric and Carol Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862784771129648624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-68854754107912066242012-02-25T10:13:51.968-08:002012-02-25T10:13:51.968-08:00Thank you and I my hope is not to offend chihuahua...Thank you and I my hope is not to offend chihuahua owners with my assessment! I know there are many wonderful Chihuahua out there owned by responsible people. These are not the ones that I have contact with. I'm glad you enjoyed my article.ACO461https://www.blogger.com/profile/04382813713543706366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844822494556735973.post-55422081251266713812012-02-25T07:38:03.822-08:002012-02-25T07:38:03.822-08:00As an owner of a Chi and advocate of bully breeds,...As an owner of a Chi and advocate of bully breeds, I agree with your assessment! Thank you for sharing.Annnoreply@blogger.com