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I don't think it's funny a cop shot himself. They do not have an easy job. Dogs after em.......... every time they walk up on a car some clown might pull a gun on em. I can't give the old "one for the good guys" here. Makes no sense. I don't like cops either but cmon folks. I was a cop I'd shoot a dog coming after me too. Hopefully not my leg........lol. Those folks if they love their dog should consider themselves lucky and have it constrained. That is why he even shot in the first place.
Of course, there's no hard evidence to support the idea that Pit bulls are naturally more aggressive or dangerous than other breeds. Myths about their super-powerful bite force and dangerous "locking jaws" are likewise utterly fabricated. Pit bulls don't even have jaw strength as powerful as other breeds like Mastiffs, whose jaws clamp down with much greater force, but somehow haven't cursed them with an image as killer dogs. The real facts show that Pit bulls are actually docile compared to other dogs. A study of dog breeds was conducted to gauge temperament by measuring skittishness, aggression and ability to differentiate between threatening and non-threatening humans. The results showed what Pit bull lovers of the past knew: the "nanny breed" was among the friendliest and least aggressive. Aggressive Pit bulls are almost always the products of abuse, neglect or both. It is irresponsible breeders and owners who are to blame for the breed's negative image.
In a way, since the Pit bull's negative reputation is essentially an invention, it exists as a cultural meme, a persistent urban legend. Other breeds have trended similarly in the past. Rottweilers and Doberman Pinschers to some degree still deal with this. In the 19th century, it was Bloodhounds who were considered inherently dangerous. If that seems absurd to us now, it's because the idea then was based on the same lies that haunt Pit bulls today. It's gotten so bad that when dog attacks happen, the media will often identify the breed as a Pit bull even when it's not the case. And when Pit bulls do attack, it is often much more widely reported than similar attacks caused by other breeds.
Seriously, people have been afraid of BLOODHOUNDS! I remember when Dobermans and German Shepherds were the dogs to fear and now it's the Pit Bull.
I've been around dogs my whole life and as a general rule it's people who have taught the dog everything it knows.........bad or good!
This aint swat team action. Dog came after this guy and he tried to pull his gun and shot himself. It is funny but if you have a loose dog and a cop shoots it who's fault is it? Not the dog and not the cop. Nobody shot a kid. Nice strawman though.
Of course, there's no hard evidence to support the idea that Pit bulls are naturally more aggressive or dangerous than other breeds. Myths about their super-powerful bite force and dangerous "locking jaws" are likewise utterly fabricated. Pit bulls don't even have jaw strength as powerful as other breeds like Mastiffs, whose jaws clamp down with much greater force, but somehow haven't cursed them with an image as killer dogs. The real facts show that Pit bulls are actually docile compared to other dogs. A study of dog breeds was conducted to gauge temperament by measuring skittishness, aggression and ability to differentiate between threatening and non-threatening humans. The results showed what Pit bull lovers of the past knew: the "nanny breed" was among the friendliest and least aggressive. Aggressive Pit bulls are almost always the products of abuse, neglect or both. It is irresponsible breeders and owners who are to blame for the breed's negative image.
In a way, since the Pit bull's negative reputation is essentially an invention, it exists as a cultural meme, a persistent urban legend. Other breeds have trended similarly in the past. Rottweilers and Doberman Pinschers to some degree still deal with this. In the 19th century, it was Bloodhounds who were considered inherently dangerous. If that seems absurd to us now, it's because the idea then was based on the same lies that haunt Pit bulls today. It's gotten so bad that when dog attacks happen, the media will often identify the breed as a Pit bull even when it's not the case. And when Pit bulls do attack, it is often much more widely reported than similar attacks caused by other breeds.
Seriously, people have been afraid of BLOODHOUNDS! I remember when Dobermans and German Shepherds were the dogs to fear and now it's the Pit Bull.
I've been around dogs my whole life and as a general rule it's people who have taught the dog everything it knows.........bad or good!
Thing is how is an officer supposed to know who taught who what when a pit is coming at em? See the difference? I'm a cop and a terrier comes at me I'll shoot that little ****.
Thing is how is an officer supposed to know who taught who what when a pit is coming at em? See the difference? I'm a cop and a terrier comes at me I'll shoot that little ****.
I'd like to see what the cop meant by coming at him.........I think most people are afraid of dogs and dogs sense it as soon as a person enters their turf. I've been able to enter property most people are afraid of due to the persons dog. Dogs just don't scare me, I've been dealing with them too long.
Right out of high school my job was humane society work and working for veterinarians.
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