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[Brownie]

OP, honest question and I am not meaning anything bad towards your post. I am just wondering why after 4 years and you have raised this dog as a pup, why is it now showing fear aggression???

He was always a little skiddish. When we got him we thought he was just scared because it was a new home. It has progressively gotten worse. It never really scared me until my child started hugging him and following him around. I think he needs a stronger trainer or another dog in the home.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

I quote "A PITBULL LOOKING DOG"

She's claiming she doesn't know what the breed is (hahahahahahahhahaha). YOU brought in the issue when you said pitbull get a bad rap because people don't understand what they are talking about. I just said it was a pitbull looking dog. I don't know what her dog is either.

I guarantee you, if you saw this dog walking down the street, you'd call animal control with a report of a loose pitbull.

Personally, I don't think it looks like a pit....because I know what they look like.

Others don't. Feeding into the misinformation about certain breeds.

 

[ICit]

I quote "A PITBULL LOOKING DOG"

She's claiming she doesn't know what the breed is (hahahahahahahhahaha). YOU brought in the issue when you said pitbull get a bad rap because people don't understand what they are talking about. I just said it was a pitbull looking dog. I don't know what her dog is either.

no... i do think she said what breed it was....

Alapaha Blue Blooded Bulldog

 

[ICit]

I guarantee you, if you saw this dog walking down the street, you'd call animal control with a report of a loose pitbull.

Personally, I don't think it looks like a pit....because I know what they look like.

Others don't. Feeding into the misinformation about certain breeds.

because it is not a PIT...

bully breed yes....

Alapaha Blue Blooded Bulldog

 

[SoMDGirl42]

no... i do think she said what breed it was....

Alapaha Blue Blooded Bulldog

He is a fancy mutt but they call him an Alapaha Blue Blooded Bulldog

I was under the impression from the post that it was mutt i.e not pure breed

 

[SoMDGirl42]

what cracks me up.... is that some people out there own dogs that are part of the bully breeds but FAIL to recognize that fact!!!

I am very aware that I am currently taking care of a bully breed dog, thank you for pointing out the obvious.

 

[crazykitty]

He was always a little skiddish. When we got him we thought he was just scared because it was a new home. It has progressively gotten worse. It never really scared me until my child started hugging him and following him around. I think he needs a stronger trainer or another dog in the home.

What does he do when scared? Does he nip, growl??? Does he get a lot of exercise and do you take him places with other people and dogs to help with socialization?

The reason I ask is my GSD has always been skiddish ever since she was a pup as well. I have had her for 3 years and we have taken her on dog walks and I will take her to the park while my son has practice. She has gotten so much better and I have kids coming over to the house and she always wants to lick them. Taking her placed helped her A LOT and she shows no aggression towards any kids that come into my house.

 

[Brownie]

The Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog Association Official Website

This is not an actual breed. They are trying to make it a breed. I'm sorry, I did not mean to bring the negativity to any specific breed.

We LOVE bulldogs and other bull breeds. We have had several English bulldogs in the past but they require a lot of vet visits and maintenance so we were hoping that with this breed we could have a healthier bulldog with a little less maintenance.
We are dog lovers. They are family but when it comes down to my children or the dog, I choose the kids. I am trying to give the dog a chance with someone who is a better dog trainer and could give him what he needs. I want him to be happy. We love him and it will absolutely break our hearts to give him up. I don't need anyone to help me feel terrible about this.

I was just trying to give it a shot. Thanks everyone who had valid responses. I really appreciate it. I did contact Second Hope.

 

[Chris0nllyn]

The Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog Association Official Website

This is not an actual breed. They are trying to make it a breed. I'm sorry, I did not mean to bring the negativity to any specific breed.

We LOVE bulldogs and other bull breeds. We have had several English bulldogs in the past but they require a lot of vet visits and maintenance so we were hoping that with this breed we could have a healthier bulldog with a little less maintenance.
We are dog lovers. They are family but when it comes down to my children or the dog, I choose the kids. I am trying to give the dog a chance with someone who is a better dog trainer and could give him what he needs. I want him to be happy. We love him and it will absolutely break our hearts to give him up. I don't need anyone to help me feel terrible about this.

I was just trying to give it a shot. Thanks everyone who had valid responses. I really appreciate it. I did contact Second Hope.

Good luck, and whatever you do, don't give him away as "Free to a good home" on Craigslist or sites like that.

Many dogs end up worse off, or even as bait dogs in fighting operations.

 

[Dupontster]

Cesar Millan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[mv_princess]

Apollo does that too - lazy ass. "*cough* *choke* Where's my pillow and air conditioning??"

I'm glad isn't the only one.

She is so damn lazy....She will glare at you until you make the turn for home. And she HATES when I get in the mood to run. One of these days she will smarten up and NOT get excited to go for a walk

 

[vraiblonde]

And she HATES when I get in the mood to run.

If I keep in the middle of the road where he can't get obsessed with any other dog's pee on a mailbox he's good running for about a block. Then he's done.

 

[acommondisaster]

If I keep in the middle of the road where he can't get obsessed with any other dog's pee on a mailbox he's good running for about a block. Then he's done.

When my rat terrier has had enough of a walk, she leaps into my arms. And I'd better be ready to catch her, "or else". She's good for about a block, as long as it's not the long way around. Hates to miss out on her naps.

 

[Baja28]

good luck finding a home for a pitbull looking dog who is showing fear aggression.

What?!?! A pitbull type dog showing aggression??? NO WAY!!

OP, honest question and I am not meaning anything bad towards your post. I am just wondering why after 4 years and you have raised this dog as a pup, why is it now showing fear aggression???

It's a pitbull type. That's what they do.

Or it could be that it's an unpredictable pitbull that has just now gotten it into its doggy head to maim and kill.

"But...but...he was always such a nice dog...."

Exactly. (sorry I'm late btw). I've known large breeds of dogs that don't show the aggression that the pit & pit TYPES<--- (so Chris and ICIT won't split hairs) do.

No matter how much evidence you give pit defenders, they're just like obammy defenders. They keep their head in the sand and ignore the facts.

OP has a child now and fears for it's life (as she should). Didn't think about that 4 yrs ago when they got the killer breed.

 

[acommondisaster]

I'm not a big fan of pitbulls, mostly because the amount of training they need and the fact that the average dog owner won't put that kind of time into it.

I'm always fearful when I hear about someone adopting or someone trying to find a home for an adult pitbull. There's just no telling what the dog's been through or what will trigger bad behavior. I feel bad for the number of pits I see when I stop by the Humane Society in Waldorf - last week, nearly 3/4ths of the dogs there were full grown pits. Dogs are such wonderful animals and give us humans such joy and unconditional love - it just seems like such a waste, and so much risk in each of those dogs. They're turned in for a reason, and it's not generally because they're cute and lovable. I truely wish this tough guy status symbol will fade out of fashion soon.

 

[vraiblonde]

There's just no telling what the dog's been through or what will trigger bad behavior.

I agree with your whole post but especially this sentence. You don't know what will trigger the dog's bad behavior, and when you find out it's too late. It's like playing Russian roulette not only with yourself and your family, but with everyone else the dog comes into contact with.

If bully breed owners were more responsible, I wouldn't have such a problem with them. But they're not. They think their mauling machine is a sweet puppy who wouldn't hurt a fly ever, so they don't properly train it or socialize it or even keep it under control. Not only do I not trust the dog but I absolutely do not trust you, Mr or Ms Bully Owner, because of Pete's 7 out of 10 Rule.

I think rather than rehome the dog, OP should have it put down. When it was Goomba, our Shepherd/Boxer mix with fear aggression issues, it broke my heart to have him put down but it would have absolutely destroyed me to find that someone else had been injured or killed because of my irresponsibility. I would like to smack the #### out of the people on here who are suggesting that she take it to a trainer, work with it, yadda yadda, because what they're basically telling her is that she should let her and her children play with a loaded gun and it is not a matter of if but *when* the dog hurts someone.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Awww, what a cutie. He looks boxer mix. Do you know for sure what breeds he might be?

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I would like to smack the #### out of the people on here who are suggesting that she take it to a trainer, work with it, yadda yadda, because what they're basically telling her is that she should let her and her children play with a loaded gun and it is not a matter of if but *when* the dog hurts someone.

I have a boxer that is aggressive and he's never once hurt anyone or another animal. When people come over, he's usually put outside (on the enclosed deck) or in the garage. If I'm walking him and I see another dog approaching, I go in another direction or try to get his attention away from the area the other dog is in. With proper control, you can have a happy, healthy pup.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

I have a boxer that is aggressive and he's never once hurt anyone or another animal. When people come over, he's usually put outside (on the enclosed deck) or in the garage. If I'm walking him and I see another dog approaching, I go in another direction or try to get his attention away from the area the other dog is in. With proper control, you can have a happy, healthy pup.

Wait, I take that back... many years ago he did kill a cat that wondered into our backyard. His space, the cat was fair game since the owner didn't have it on a leash.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

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