Not a fact. They're unpredictable. They are certainly dangerous. Breeds like Pit Bulls, Boxers, Rottweilers, and Doberman Pinschers are more likely to cause fear and harsh judgment from passersby. [–]HpFictionFan 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). EDIT: Downvoted for facts. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. My apologies kind sir. She wanted to keep this big teddy bear of a dog. I agree. The "nanny dog" myth is just that--a myth. The pit bulls "sensitivity" puts them at risk of becoming "unbalanced by constantly reflecting the symptoms of their handler's PTSD," they determined. She had fun for hours alone. [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago* (11 children). A pit bull that has a normal upbringing with good owners is one of the calmest, friendliest dogs you can possibly have. Things that make you go AWW! I’m sorry. Anyone know the best place to look up those stats? [–]YouJellyFish 21 points22 points23 points 2 years ago* (3 children), People like to pretend that genetics aren't real when it comes to negative things. It also doesn’t take into account t that the average person thinks a pit bull is a real breed and can’t tell what dogs are and are not in that breed lol. You have to know the dog's history and to condemn a whole sub spieces is ignorant as fuck. Myth #1: Pit Bulls have the strongest bite of any dog breed. That is from the article I linked and I'm sure you can find more stats on google. They should be the companions of strong capable leaders who have their life together, who can give good discipline and care to their pets. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/barbara-kay-theres-no-argument-pit-bulls-kill, [–]AutoModerator[M] [score hidden] 2 years ago stickied comment (0 children). I also learned that pitbulls and a few other breeds are bred for violence. They’re also misidentified by professionals 50% of the time, so bite statistics are suspect. While Pit Bulls are certainly strong, they arenât the biggest of dogs. This applies for both your behaviour on the sub, and the opinions which you post. I work with some trainers that train service animals and the only reason they don’t use pit bull type dogs as service dogs more often is because of the general stigma. Any opinion that is not well thought out, incoherent, internally contradictory or otherwise nonsensical is subject to removal. A place for responsible gun owners and enthusiasts to talk about guns without the politics. They are a dangerous breed, and blaming owners alone for vicious attacks by pit bulls does a disservice to public safety. [–][deleted] -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children). If your post is just one sentence it will be removed. The officer, who happened to be a Black male, said he believed pit bulls are dangerous dogs not meant for public exposure. [+]FloridianFlamingo comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (2 children). As a visitor or member, you can help moderators maintain the community by reporting and downvoting rule-breaking content.". [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (10 children). The term \"pit bull\" is often used as a blanket term for dogs that resemble the American Pit Bull Terrier or the American Staffordshire Terrier. The ATTS test, at best, measures how brave or timid a dog is, not how dangerous it can be. Insert any breed of dog into your 2 scenarios. [–][deleted] 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (2 children), All I have to say is check out emergency room stats. They were also bred to protect their owner humans, derp. To some, these dogs are considered dangerous killers who should be banned outright, whereas others view them as misunderstood victims of breed discrimination.. No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or general bigotry. Officially pronounced with a hard "J". I don’t have a kid. Pit bulls contributed to 66% (311) of these deaths. Visual determination of dog breed is known to not always be reliable.45 And witnesses may be predisposed to assume that a vicious dog is of this type. In the 14-year period of 2005 through 2018, canines killed 471 Americans. I don't think any dogs should be around children AT ALL. Normal pit bulls dont kill babies at the sound of a door-knock, [–]AmericanAnarchy -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (0 children). Below are some guidelines, and rules. [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (3 children). But thats with pits, german shepherds, boxers or any breed. Please try and elaborate on your opinion and justify your position. (self.unpopularopinion). Iamverysmart is for morons who think they are smart haha. Pit bulls were originally bred to bring down cattle in abattoirs, and also to bait and bring down big game (bears, bores, bulls) in a fighting pit. I guess that's that folks. [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (12 children). Does it matter whether they're doing an official study or not? The only truly aggressive pit's I've met had piece of shit owner's. So, I would like to hear your points. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 28204 on r2-app-01d298756a9da77a1 at 2021-01-11 03:22:46.804732+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. The whole "its the owner not the dog" is a factor when it comes to their aggressiveness, however pit bulls on their own are a violent breed and the risk of them snapping and hurting someone are too high to have them around children. Once again, pitbulls are not dangerous if people know everything about Pitbull and understand them well. Please have a clear, self contained opinion as your post title, and use the text field to elaborate and expand on why you think/feel this way. Don't blame the poor dog for existing, blame shitty people for abusing them. Rendered by PID 28204 on r2-app-01d298756a9da77a1 at 2021-01-11 03:22:46.804732+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. The owner’s handling of a dog defines its personality. If you raise them with pain and violence, they will view all humans as threats and lash out. [–]RandomePerson 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children). Yep. Things that make you say "What the F*ck". [+]FilthyKataMain comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (0 children), As someone who has worked with animals for over 25 years, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, You have absolutely 0 fucking clue what you're talking about, [–]ilikemath2 -4 points-3 points-2 points 2 years ago (32 children), https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/5-reasons-why-pit-bulls-are-misunderstood/, https://americanpitbullfoundation.com/problem-people-pit-bulls/, https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/pit-bull-ban-aggressive-dog-breed-bronwen-dickey/, [–][deleted] 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (31 children), Shelters are overflowing with these beasts for a reason and I can confirm that it's not all because "problem people", [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (14 children), Are shelters overflowing with them because people give them up more often or because there are just so fucking many more of them than almost anything else? You could probably find many stories like that about any breeds. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. You are retarded. [–]ilikemath2 -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (8 children), Wouldn’t you also have learned that another breeds of dog can be just as violent and the pit bull is the type of dog and not the breed, [–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago* (7 children). Finding pit bull facts is a challenge. I also high doubt they were testing temperaments to determine whether they were reliable "service candidates", as pitbulls aren't common service dogs and aren't even recommended. Lol what? [–]RandomePerson 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). One of he things that should be given is the training. Today, weâre going to learn about symptoms & preventive measures for common pit bull health conditions. The reason that specific pit bulls live up to the negative name is because the dog was bred to be far stronger than, well, anything, and when paired with abusive owners they become aggressive. In the newly released book, Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon, author Bronwen Dickey ⦠However I have a little cousin around the age of 8. that is what they’re saying, yes. They should be illegal. Pit bulls do not attack more often than other dogs. No, Mr. or Ms. Genetics don't exist in a vacuum and affect temperament nearly as much as y'all claim. In the earlier part of the twentieth century, there were some photos of children with pit bull dogs, but these were more in-line with fantastic photography than a statement on the trustworthiness of the dogs in question. /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Rule 1: Your post must be an unpopular opinion. Most of the stigma around pit bulls stems from their association with minorities and poor people. The wave of argument against the pit bull ban in Montreal, and other breed-specific legislation around the country, emphasises that pit bulls can't ⦠The point is that a minority of a given litter of puppies display the proper drive to use as fighting dogs. Pit Bulls were bred to fight and be agressive, and what do you know, they do a pretty good job, [–][deleted] -4 points-3 points-2 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (2 children). I adopt out dogs to some trainers that train service animals. You can find a list of the topics and their respective megathreads in a post on the top of the sub. Chomp didn't mean to bite my daughter's face off... She sneezed in his direction and it spooked him. Even though they’re adopting adult dogs (so they’re more predictable in terms of work ethic and temperament) they wash out a bunch. Dog's are a reflection of their ownes. You can’t confirm shit. Those numbers would likely be far higher than those attributed to “pit bulls”. I had someone pm me about this trying to say pitbull isn't a real breed. [–]ColdThiccMei -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (2 children), I think that if an owner shows even very little aggression to the Pitbull, it might have a chance to be aggressive, but with a COMPLETELY loving family, I dont think it's dangerous at all. r/AskReddit is the place to ask and answer thought-provoking questions. A place for really cute pictures and videos! Most people I see talking about pit bulls being dangerous are not animal care professionals. It's a lot more than any other breed. If their training skills are on par with their web design skills I’m not surprised that they had problems. One opinion. In other words, even displaying aggression isn't necessarily a disqualifier. [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]Calac64 -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (2 children). When baiting was outlawed, the dogs' natural talents were used for dog fighting. However, in less than a year, their pilot program fully broke down due to problems with the pit bull breed. https://reddit.com/r/PitbullsAreDangerous/, https://reddit.com/r/pitbulls_in_partyhats/. I work at an animal shelter and most times it's the owner not the dog. Probably for therapy certification or as a service candidate. Are you saying that this is all because of owners? I’m guessing you’re just retarded and uninformed lol. This subreddit is intended for posting your own personal tattoos, but also includes: tattoo flash and tattoo paintings from approved submitters. He's a good boii. Stories about spoiled children with their entitled parent(s) are also welcome. By Simon Worrall. Here you'll find content that will help you train your dogs. I didn't know I'd have to write a description. And often are a lump of different dogs. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. When a post/comment is removed or deleted, you should still have the option to read it, Saying “I believe in science” doesn’t make your opinion more valid or intelligent than another person. It is true that pits score high on the ATTS. Case closed. Pit bulls make up about 6.5 percent of the total U.S. dog population. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Remember, there was also a trend of children being posed with fairies and other fantastical creatures as well. Some media claims about pit bulls ⦠Please make sure to upvote well written unpopular/controversial opinions, and downvote badly written opinions OR popular opinions. Even if “pit bulls” have the highest fatality rate...that doesn’t change the argument that this opinion of them being too dangerous to be around children is just made out of uninformed fear. Your post or comment was removed because your account is brand new. [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (4 children), Do we really need to bring IQs into this because I don't feel like seeing myself on r/iamverysmart, [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (3 children). Easy, you’re wrong. [–]ColdThiccMei -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children), Not as typical in domesticsted dogs, though. Before we continue, we must first clarify what the âpit bull breedâ is. In 2017, pit bulls killed 13,000 dogs, 5,000 cats and 20,000 horses and other farm animals. As a matter of fact, the Pit Bull is not a single dog breed.Rather, theyâre a collection of four breeds and direct relatives to those pedigree breeds.. That being said, there are four types of Pit Bulls: the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Bulldog. And the stats that we have bear this out. People attacked by any medium size, short coated dog almost invariably label it as a pit bull, whether that’s true or not. Censored swearing on TV is funnier than uncensored swearing. Buh bye, [–][deleted] -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (1 child), Literally all you had to do was google “most dog bites”, [–][deleted] 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (0 children), https://dogbitelaw.com/dog-bite-statistics/all-dog-bite-statistics, [–]VerzocktExpert 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago* (0 children). The AVMA also takes the position that bite risk is more strongly influenced by other factors than breed, https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/LiteratureReviews/Pages/The-Role-of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx. A lot of people treat dog's as humans and they are pack animals. Pit Bulls 4 Patriots was launched in 2011 as a specialty group only training rescued pit bulls to help military vets with PTSD. Pit bulls are of a breed of dog. The cycle builds upon itself as news agencies publicize the âPit bull attacks.â The Pit bull may deserve the title as most dangerous dog, but is likely not that much more dangerous than the Rottweiler if any. Here is an interesting article I found that better articulates my point. You said you can confirm it’s not shitty owners. Not a showerthought. If you raise them right around your kids, then they will protect your kids. quarantine_message: "It is restricted due to significant issues with reporting and addressing violations of the Reddit [Content Policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy). The idea that a dog (or any animal) is nothing more than it’s breeding is ridiculous. Change my mind. Because of the fact that people began using and breeding them as fighting dogs, this danger is always present. A highly contentious and emotional question is on the ballot over the city's ban on pit bulls and Tuesday night, 9Wants to Know will share the perspectives of opposing forces ⦠It's not that the owners are "a factor," it's that owners are the entire factor. They get a lot of flak for being deadly but I'm glad that surfer was in dangerous waters. If you have a pitbull, any medical practice will tell you to not leave children alone around them and to be careful yourself. You still haven’t addressed my point. I had a pit bull type dog that was therapy certified, and in my opinion as an animal care professional I’m much more cautious around several other breeds. [–]BrianDynasty -4 points-3 points-2 points 2 years ago (4 children). This community is geared towards modern, force-free methods and recommendations. I’d suggest they provide a source for that thing about temperament tests, but otherwise their point is a good one. When living with someone who has fluctuating weak energy and leadership skills, such as anyone with a psychiatric disorder, a dog will revert to its genetically bred instincts, [–]scoonbug -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (0 children). The developer supported, community run subreddit dedicated to the Fortnite: Battle Royale game mode by Epic Games. 8 Minute Read. Not a rant. If that were true, they would have entire litters of Uber aggressive fighting dogs time after time without much variation. Username checks the fuxk out. Surveys of dogs offered for sale or adoption indicate that pit bulls and pit mixes are together less than 7% of the U.S. dog population; molosser breeds, all combined, are 9%.”. They aren’t doing a study, they’re administering testing at an owner’s request. Just google "pit bull temperament test" and see hundreds of links confirming this. [–][deleted] 15 points16 points17 points 2 years ago* (2 children), I'm so pleased people are talking about this. Pit Bull Fancier, nobody has proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that theyâre particularly violent. A subreddit for sharing those miniature epiphanies you have that highlight the oddities within the familiar. [–]Synthtastic[S] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children), I hope it stays that way and that there is no victim if one day they snap, [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (9 children), This is a popular opinion, caused by propaganda created by stupid people. If you are gonna teach your dog to be mean to other people,he will. However, using this test to gauge an animal's tendency towards sudden and unprovoked attacks is useless. Mildly interesting stuff. [+]sonander2 comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (0 children). Here is a statement by a surgeon who routinely literally puts childrens' faces back together. That's one way to look at it. Hi everyone! No, this isn't censoring criticism, they're just overposted. Letâs be honest⦠We have all heard stories about Pit Bulls that attack people, about Pit Bulls that attack animals⦠About Pit Bulls that do this, that⦠And it is very rare to hear something positive about this dog breed.But, is all of that true? Are you saying that this is all because of owners? About 80% of dog posts that I've seen on /all have been someones pit bull and sure enough the defense force is in the comments every time. /r/entitledparents is a place you can put all those wonderful stories of moms or dads thinking that because they have kids they are entitled to everything. Not necessarily for aggression issues but likely other issues such as patience and obedience. [–]ilikemath2 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (6 children), Are you just going to ignore the last part of my comment? Stuff that interests you. In my experience, the lay public will call any mixed breed short haired dog over 40 pounds a pit or pit mix, so the term is basically useless as an identifier. Per the ATTS website: "Comparing scores with other dogs is not a good idea" and the test "takes into consideration each breed's inherent tendencies". I like getting washouts, they’ve usually already mastered basic obedience which makes them easier to adopt. So it’s not the dog...it’s the owner. Mastiffs hold the title of âStrongest Bite,â with a bite force of over 500 psi. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/barbara-kay-theres-no-argument-pit-bulls-kill, Here is a statement by a surgeon who routinely literally puts childrens' faces back together, unusually violent nature of pit attacks on children. Forget all of your misconceptions about pit bulls. https://www.reddit.com/r/BanPitBulls/comments/7ic5zn/faq/, [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (7 children), Pit bulls pass temperament tests above almost every other breed, [–]scoonbug -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (6 children), Edit: I wouldn’t describe the results as passing at a greater rate than any other breed, but they’re better than most “rich white people dogs.”, [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (5 children). [+]BigFadTiddyNips comment score below threshold-8 points-7 points-6 points 2 years ago (0 children). Edit: relevant text Owners of pit bull-type dogs deal with a strong breed stigma,44 however controlled studies have not identified this breed group as disproportionately dangerous. A community founded on a simple premise - sharing pictures of our canines! Pit Bulls are banned in 12 countries around the world: New Zealand, Brazil,Belgium, Canada, France, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Norway, and the U. S.territory of Puerto Rico. How they define a 'threat' is your responsibility. There is simply no legitimate case of these dogs being bred to be good around children. Because many of the are forced out of homes by nasty neighbors or home owners insurance. Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Be specific as to where you believe your opinion is unpopular. Here, I’ll rephrase it. In other words, Golden Retrievers only fail against a standard set by Goldens. Pit bull victims are attacked by trusted family pets or pit bulls that escaped their property or strayed. If what you say is true, that all pits are aggressive by breeding, how does one explain the culled dogs? Moreover, pit bulls successfully pass the American temperament test, which assesses friendliness. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association , that's because the CDC stopped collecting breed data on dog attacks 1998. I've been noticing over the last little while that Reddit has a pit bull problem. Some states and cities have acted on the research: The state of Maryland has determined that pit bulls are \"inherently dangerous\" and all owners are liable for any injuries they cause, according to the Baltimore Sun.Even the U.S. Army has acknowledged that pit bulls are high-risk dogs; they are therefore prohibited in some military housing units.Pit bulls join several other breeds on the list of dogs that are recognized as more likely to attack ⦠Pit bulls are dangerous and should never be around children. People who will spend the rest of their lives unable to walk properly due to having their calf muscles ripped out, or who will requires years of reconstructive surgery after a pit attack aren't counted among the fatalities. Pit bulls–exclusive of their use in dogfighting–also inflict more than 70 times as many fatal and disfiguring injuries on other pets and livestock as on humans, a pattern unique to the pit bull class. A subjective statement about your position on some topic. [–][deleted] 20 points21 points22 points 2 years ago (8 children). If what you say is true, ALL these pups would be “dead game” with little to no variability in temperament or aggression. How a dog behaves under controlled conditions with lots of repetition is not an accurate portrayal of how dogs will behave in environments with new and unexpected stimulus. It has layers. A pitbull did a good deed. This is a measure to counteract spam. Police in Nassau County, N.Y., are searching door-to-door for two pit bulls that went on a bloody rampage, attacking a teenage boy and three women during a ⦠[–]Synthtastic[S] 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (3 children), Of the 5,770 dogs involved in fatal and disfiguring attacks on humans occurring in the U.S. & Canada since September 1982, when I began logging the data, 4,043 (70%) were pit bulls; 4,874 (86%) were of related molosser breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, bull mastiffs, boxers, and their mixes. order corn, This subreddit is for posting screenshots, pictures, or stories of people who are being way too picky, MAY THE COMIC SANS AND LENS FLARES FLOW UNFILTERED. I think a pure bread male pit might take more training but it depends on their personality. [–][deleted] 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (6 children), [–][deleted] -5 points-4 points-3 points 2 years ago (5 children). Unpopularity is a bit like an onion. It's shitty owners that make them shitty. This is the origin of their names, pit bulls. I clearly said 'if you raise them right'. Most service dog candidates wash out, regardless of breed. and join one of thousands of communities. This is blatantly false, and it should be obvious. Pit bulls are the No. And at that time pit bulls were nicknamed the nanny because they were amazing with children! These golden puppers are so misunderstood. Rule 3: Do not post opinions that are heavily posted/have been on the front page recently. The handler’s 2 foot arm and the 6′ lead is added in for a total of 18 feet. âPit bulls are just dogs and if they are not raised properly and socialized and treated right, they can have behavior problems. I didn’t link memes as my sources lol. A schutzhund trained dog lunging at the stranger is allowed, but if an untrained Siberian husky does the same, it may fail." Back in the day, this breed was meant to hunt lions! Hahaha wow. Not a question. I have a hard time understanding why they used such vastly differing sample sizes for each breed... [–]scoonbug 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (4 children). A dog’s breed doesn’t define a dog’s personality. Soooo, yeah. Pitbulls were bred for tenacity and strength and in the hands of the wrong owner, these traits can manifest as dangerous aggression. You have to be the alpha and set the lead, train them, give attention, and positive reinforcement. Pit bulls were selectively bred for "gameness," the ability to finish a fight. [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (1 child), https://dogbitelaw.com/dog-bite-statistics/all-dog-bite-statistics lmao x 2. Are the dogs that evil and dangerous like in the stories? Showering at night is way better than showering in the morning. Many countries ban pit bulls as a dangerous breed but âthereâs no science that bears that idea out,â says this author. But my dog is the most sweet and loving dog there ever is. A place to post the most midly infuriating things! Dogs in the pit bull category rank #1 for fatal attacks on children (although to be fair, they rank #1 in fatal attacks on humans in general). We are living in a golden age of peace and prosperity, people have just become too spoiled to realise it. Also, you can read the statements of another pediatric surgeon in regards to the unusually violent nature of pit attacks on children. Dogmen consider pit bull terriers, who they commonly call "100% bulldogs," to be the ultimate canine gladiator. [–]BrianDynasty -5 points-4 points-3 points 2 years ago* (1 child). Aggression here is checked against the breed standard and the dog’s training. Pit bull is also not a breed, it’s a type of dog that has been used to describe up to 20 different breeds. Pffft, [–]RandomePerson 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (1 child), [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]BrianDynasty -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (6 children). [–]PitchMeALiteralTent 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (1 child), Or you know, maul your 2 month old baby because there was a knock at the door(happened just today), [–]Calac64 -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children). ReddIt âAggressive breed,â a dangerous misnomer, has caused unnecessary deaths for pit bulls all over the nation. That’s provably false. A number of the dog bite stories published about them name the breed incorrectly and either never post retractions or post them quietly, so they are not noticed. Some opinions are so inappropriate/offensive that they'll be removed as hate posts. Suck up that propaganda. Social networks are not stealing our privacy, we're choosing to give it away. [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–]ilikemath2 -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (12 children), [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (11 children), [–]ilikemath2 -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (10 children), [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (9 children). The ATS is administered under controlled conditions, where the dog is being directly controlled by the owner. Or a good and responsible dog owner who actually trained his dog right. An opinion. [–]Allthethrowingknives 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (0 children), i mean i still have a scar on my leg from being attacked by a pitbull so maybe i'm biased but i agree, [–]imangryandsad 16 points17 points18 points 2 years ago (1 child). Even the head of the American Pit Bull Foundation, which provides information about pit bulls, thinks people are the problem, not pit bulls. I have also met some aggressive pits who I would not trust around kid's but the owner's were a real piece of work, I'll say that. 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