Your Questions About Organic Dog Food Grain Free
Nancy asks…
What is the best dog food to feed a champion pit-bull terrier?
A dog that takes all the medals in show-off?
admin answers:
A high quality one.
Not all pet food is made equally. A lot of it is full of corn, by-products, dyes, unhealthy preservatives, filler grains and all sorts of nasty stuff. A lot of pet food companies are perfectly happy to the dump cheap leftovers and things that aren’t safe for human consumption (from human food processing plants) into their foods. Will it kill your dog? No, it has to be nutritionally complete and safe to even be marketed. Is it healthy? Not by a long shot.
Corn is a low quality ingredient you never want to see in your pet food. Corn and low quality grains are two of the biggest culprits when it comes to food allergies in our pets.
Thankfully, there are some excellent dog foods being made these days that include organic, human grade ingredients rather than trash not fit for human consumption.
Examples of low quality foods to avoid: Anything you can find in a grocery store will be low end, Purina, Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, Royal Canin, Pedigree, Kibbles n’ Bits, Beneful, Ol’Roy.
Examples of high quality foods to look for: Innova, Wellness, Solid Gold, Canidae All Life Stages, Fromm Four Star, Merrick, GO Natural, Nature’s Variety Prairie, Nature’s Logic, Artemis Fresh Mix, Timberwolf Organics.
Although the high quality foods are more expensive, you’re getting what you’re paying for. Less filler material and higher quality ingredients means more concentrated nutrients… This means you typically need to feed far less of the high quality food than you would of the low quality one. Which also means less poop!
Seriously on a budget? Two of the most affordable of the higher quality foods would be Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul and Canidae All Life Stages.
Before following your vet’s food recommendation, keep in mind that vets get /very/ little nutritional training during their schooling. Besides that, what training they /do/ get is usually sponsored or taught by… You guessed it, the crappy pet food companies! They also often get kickbacks from the companies for pushing these products at their clinics (Science Diet, Royal Canin etc.)
A great option is to go with an entirely grain-free diet. Many of the high quality foods now put out grain-free formulas. Some good grain-free diets include: Innova EVO, Wellness CORE, Blue Wilderness, Nature’s Variety Instinct, Orijen, Horizon Legacy, Canidae Grain Free All Life Stages, Fromm Surf & Turf, Now!, GO Natural Grain Free, Sold Gold Barking At The Moon, Ziwipeak, and Taste of the Wild.
Some pretty decent foods can even be found in common pet stores. Petsmart carries Blue Buffalo products (such as the excellent grain-free diet, Blue Wilderness). Petco carries Wellness, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Eagle Pack Holistic Select, Blue Buffalo, Castor & Pollux Organix, Pinnacle, and Halo.
If you can’t find a food, most of the high quality dog food brands have websites with store locators on them that will help you find the store closest to you which supplies their products. Simply type the dog food brand’s name into Google, go to their website, and type your zip code into their store locator.
Another option, if you can’t find anywhere around you that sells good foods, is to order your pet food online. Here’s an excellent place to do so: http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/
Remember that foods should be switched gradually (mixing the new slowly in with the old over the period of about week or so), especially when switching to a higher quality one, so as not to upset tummies. For example:
Days 1 & 2: 75% old food, 25% new food
Days 3 & 4: 50% old food, 50% new food
Days 5 & 6: 25% old food, 75% new food
Day 7: 0% old food, 100% new food
Another option for feeding dogs is to feed raw. This is something that should be thoroughly researched before being attempted:
http://www.rawfed.com/ (RawFed)
http://www.rawlearning.com/ (Jane Anderson’s Raw Learning Site)
http://rawfeddogs.net/ (Raw Fed Dogs)
http://www.rawmeatybones.com/ (Raw Meaty Bones)
http://rawfed.com/myths/preymodel.html (Raw Prey Model Diet Vs. BARF Diet)
http://community.livejournal.com/rawdogs/profile/ (Raw Dogs Livejournal Community, excellent raw feeding information on the profile page and overall helpful community for raw feeding questions)
http://www.rawfed.com/myths/index.html (Myths About Raw Feeding)
Also remember that freefeeding (leaving food down) is the fast lane to canine obesity. Make sure to have scheduled feeding times loosely based on the feeding guidelines on your dog’s food. Adult dogs are typically fed two meals a day.
More on dog food:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=main (Learn how to determine the quality of your dog’s food.)
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/ (Dog food reviews. Four stars is a decent food, five stars is a great food, and six stars is an excellent food.)
Darksong~
Paul asks…
What is the best dry dog food?
I have a one year old 8 lb Papillon! He’s my whole world, i want a dry dog food that is has the best nutrition! So he can be healthy and happy forever! I want the best dog food that is out there! I have heard many different! Science Diet, Iams, Purina Pro Plan, etc.. I would appreciate a vet or vet tech’s expert opinion! But any opinions would be great! Thanks in advance!
admin answers:
All the brands you mentioned are full of by products and other junk. My dogs deserve only the best which does not include supermarket brands.
Take a look at how to grade your dogs food, as you can see Iams doesn’t even compare to the better brands.
How to grade your dog’s food:
Start with a grade of 100:
1) For every listing of “by-product”, subtract 10 points
2) For every non-specific animal source (“meat” or “poultry”, meat, meal or
fat) reference, subtract 10 points
3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points
4) For every grain “mill run” or non-specific grain source,subtract 5 points
5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five
ingredients (i.e. “ground brown rice”, “brewer’s rice”, “rice flour” are
all the same grain), subtract 5 points
6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats
in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points
7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points
8 ) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3points
9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points
10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil,subtract 2 points
11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic
to other protein sources), subtract 2 points
12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points
13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn’t allergic to
wheat), subtract 2 points
14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn’t allergic to beef), subtract 1 point
15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point
Extra Credit:
1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points
2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or
nutritionist, add 5 points
3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points
4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points
5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points
6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points
7) If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points
8 ) If the food contains barley, add 2 points
9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points
10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point
11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point
12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than
the first one; count “chicken” and “chicken meal” as only one protein
source, but “chicken” and “” as 2 different sources), add 1 point
13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point
14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are
pesticide-free, add 1 point
94-100+ = A
86-93 = B
78-85 = C
70-77 = D
69 = F
Here are some foods that have already been scored.
Dog Food scores:
Authority Harvest Baked / Score 116 A+
Bil-Jac Select / Score 68 F
Canidae / Score 112 A+
Chicken Soup Senior / Score 115 A+
Diamond Maintenance / Score 64 F
Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice / Score 92 B
Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula / Score 99 A
Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Ultra Premium / Score 122 A+
Dick Van Patten’s Duck and Potato / Score 106 A+
Foundations / Score 106 A+
Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold / Score 93 B
Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium / Score 73 D
Innova Dog / Score 114 A+
Innova Evo / Score 114 A+
Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables / Score 110 A+
Nutrisource Lamb and Rice / Score 87 B
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy / Score 87 B
Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice / Score 23 F
ProPlan Natural Turkey & Barley / Score 103 A+
Purina Benful / Score 17 F
Purina Dog / Score 62 F
Purina Come-n-Get It / Score 16 F
Royal Canin Bulldog / Score 100 A+
Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult / Score 106 A
Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice / Score 97 A
Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ / Score 63 F
Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies / Score 69 F
Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken / Score 110 A+
Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold / Score 97 A
Sharon asks…
what is a good type of dog food for pitbulls?
we have a dog who is half pitbull and half beagle.
and we give her PetPride. but afterwards, she eats grass. so i looked this problem up and it said “dont give them corn”. and that food had corn. so we need a good dog food for her that does not have corn or anything to get her sick.
suggestions?
thanks in advance!
admin answers:
~Quality foods:
Innova-meat and quality grains, California Natural-simple ingredient food for sensitivities, EVO-grain free, Karma-95% organic; all made by Natura- http://www.naturapet.com/
Wellness-meat and quality grains with several formulas, Wellness Core-grain free; made by Old Mother Hubbard- http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/
Orijen-all grain free with several formulas; made by Champion foods-http://www.orijen.ca/orijen/products/
Canidae- are meat and grain- http://www.canidae.com/
Merrick-meat and grain, Merrick Before Grain-grain free- http://www.merrickpetcare.com/store/
Artemis-meat and grain with a variety of formulas- http://www.artemiscompany.com/products.asp?cat=fresh_mix
Taste of the Wild-grain free- http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/products/
Nature’s Variety- Raw frozen diet- offering chicken, beef, lamb, venison, rabbit, and organic chicken, Instinct-grain free, Prairie-meat and quality grains- http://www.naturesvariety.com/
Solid Gold-Barking at the Moon-grain free, several other formulas with meat and grains- http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/showcat.php?cat=0
Now!-grain free, Go!-quality meat and grains and grain free formulas; all made by Petcurean- http://www.petcurean.com/index.php
Eagle Pack Pack Holistic-meat and quality grains, Eagle Pack-meat and low quality grains including corn- http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/EP_Products.html
Timberwolf-grain free and meat and grain formulas- http://timberwolforganics.com/pet-foods
AvoDerm-meat and quality grains, Pinnacle Holistic-meat and quality grains, allergen free; all made by Breeders Choice- http://www.breeders-choice.com/dog_products/
Formm-grain free formula- http://www.frommfamily.com/
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Your Questions About Dog Training Denver
Carol asks…
Do you think breed banning laws are an appropriate response to dog aggression?
Denver and the UK have banned pit bulls. Chicago is considering this after a pit bull attack in one of our suburbs involving pet dogs that were not trained to be aggressive. Do you think dog laws should target specific breeds? If not, how would you handle cases where dogs were raised properly and “turned?”
admin answers:
I think laws that ban specific breeds in ineffective and inappropriate especially with non-pure breads. I just adopted a dog that I’m told it is a boxer lab mix but looks like a pit bull, who is to say what it is.
A more effective use of legislation would be to require all dog owners to take courses and train their animals at the risk of loosing their pets. But ultimately law makers want a quick fix that they can sell, and educating people, unfortunately, is not quantifiable over night.
Thomas asks…
Is it better to get a Rottweiler as a puppy or as a full grown?
I am looking to buy a rottie and are unsure if I should get a puppy or purchase one that is already grown and trained. Any advice?
admin answers:
Puppy puppy puppy. I am a big advocate for the Rottie rescues, but if this is your first time owning this breed… Get it as a puppy. Most rotties who are full grown aren’t trained. Most, not all, but most are given up because they snapped at someone or something like that because the original owner didn’t devote the time and attention to the dog as a pup.. Therefore, the dog has to be handled differently as an adult. If you own a Rottie, you know what I mean. They have a certain personality that if you have raised one from a pup you can turn a rescued dogs life around… If not… Then start with a pup so that when you come across a characteristic that you have to correct you can take the time to find out what to do because if it is only a 40 lb dog doing it, you have some room to learn with it. A 150lb dog… You better know what your doing from the get go.
If you get a Rottie… Be sure you really have the time to socialize with him/her. They need social interaction with other animals and small children at a young age. They are not attack dogs they are German farm dogs. Do not train them to attack! They will protect you without having to be shown how. They instead need a loving family/person with enough time in the puppy years to really bond.
They are the best dogs in my opinion.. But really research them first. Talk to other people who have had them. Find a reputable breeder and really talk to them about how to raise the pup.
They are time intensive… But well worth it. They are the best dogs IMHO. Ours lived to be 11 – thankfully only getting cancer once and it was removed and over with. (rotties are prone to cancer). We now have a yellow lab, who we love very much… But when he passes on we will be getting another rottie.
Take your time… Do your homework and these dogs will be a great joy in your life.
Edit:
I have to politely differ with the person who said that a person needs a lot of doggy time under their belt to own this breed. It would be like saying that people should take care of a few very compliant well behaved children before ever attempting to have their own.
My hubby and I (we were only dating at the time) got our rottie at the ages of 19 and 21. It was the first dog we ever owned. We did our research though and really were diligent about how we raised him. This is not a scary breed or a difficult breed.. Hell.. We own a lab now and this dog drives me nuts!!! He is 6 and still chews mouse holes in our fence and chews toys.. And it isn’t cause he is bored.. I am a sahm and am playing with him literally all day.. And when my older kids get home from school they take him out to play. It is just who he is, ugh. Like I said before… If you haven’t owned this breed before… Get a puppy. It isn’t rocket science… It is a dog. Just don’t be a fool and try to make him aggressive. I literally never even heard ours bark until he was almost 2. We really didnt think he could bark – which was fine with us. (Come to find out… Rotties dont bark for no reason) I was alone one night – we lived in a bad part of Denver, CO and it was about 12 midnight. Zues (our rottie) was on the back porch because I had just gotten home from seeing my dad in the hospital and had let Zues out while I was going to take a shower. We had NEVER taught him any protection stuff, or attack stuff or anything aggressive. All the sudden, I just happened to be looking out the window and saw this guys legs come over the top of our fence… Zues got up and started barking and knocked the guy back over the fence. I was very grateful to him, but was scared to let him in because he had sounded so vicious. LOL… Needless to say… He slept in bed with me from then on. (Hubby worked nights)
Paul asks…
Are beagles ment to be outdoor dogs in the winter?
I have a beagle and we have to keep it outside because of 2 little babies in our house and the dog is just to wild for them. Should we get a room were she can stay without bothering the babies?Or let her stay outside.By the way, weve got a lot of snow here in Denver this winter.
admin answers:
Obviously you know the answer. No dog should be an outside dog. Its called training. Laziness results in just sticking a dog outside. Have you heard of crate training? Yes bring them into the house. Beagles were bred as pack animals and it is cruel to force them to a life away from their masters.
Read this regarding backyard beagles
http://www.houstonbeaglerescue.org/education/beagles101.htm
Regarding dogs outside in general
http://www.arescuemom.org/OutsideDogs.html
http://www.greatdanecluboflasvegas.org/trouble_with_outside_dogs.html
http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/qualityoflife.html
Training
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/retrain-dog.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/crate-train.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/Puppy-chewing.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/positive-reinforce.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/Inout-dog.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/nilif.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/dest-chew.pdf
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Your Questions About Rough Collie Rescue
Maria asks…
How do i apply the law of attraction to get a dog?
i love dogs and my mother HATES them. i always wanted 1. i want a rough collie, but i don’t know how to apply the secret on a case like this. plz help!!
admin answers:
I know how you feel, my father also hated dogs. Our dog of 16 years died last month and i have been very upset about it, and just yesterday my dad went to the humane society and looked at dogs and somehow fell in love, and he said we can have the dog if we rescue him from there. I couldnt believe it because my dad never ever liked dogs. But because i was upset he went in there and then he fell in love with this dog. So maybe you should try taking your mom to a shelter and then she might have a different perspective, i know for a fact if this dog didnt need help my dad would not have wanted one. But because he needed help he jst fell in love
Michael asks…
Will a border collie get along with a chihuahua?
We’re getting a new dog tomorrow, she’s a border collie rescue, 2 months old. Right now we have a chihuahua and she is four years old. I’m wondering if they will they get along well with each other? Especially since the new dog is just a puppy, i’m thinking they’ll be fine, but i just want to make sure. (our other option is a 2 month old yellow lab) Is there a chance they will “turn” on each other later on, even if they seem to be good friends?
admin answers:
It depends on your chihuahua really. You’re getting the BC as a young pup, so YOU can socialise him with all other dogs and animals to make sure he grows into a well balanced dog. If your chihuahua likes other dogs then I don’t see why there would be a problem.
I have a BC cross who loves little dogs – he is just a little too rough playing with them!! However if this puppy grows with a smaller dog I’m sure it will know how to play perfectly with a smaller dog 🙂
Get ready to do lots of training and socialisation! BC need a ton of exercise, but mental stimulation (such as chewing bones, eating meals from plastic bottles / food releasing toys etc) is just as important for this breed!
Betty asks…
How do you get a border collie puppy to stop chasing cars?
We have a five mth old border collie that we love and want him to stop.
When I take him for walks he barks and lunges for cars ( he is always on his leash) I am afraid he will one day get away and get killed by car. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
admin answers:
I agree with much of what michael C had to say. As a Border Collie, aussie and rough collie owner and trainer of my own dogs I can tell you that instinct is definatly working against you. That said the problem is certainly fixable. Training goes a long way.
Enroll your dog in a good positive training class with a trainer who is experienced with border collies. Border collies do especially well with clicker training, harsher methods that may work with other breeds don’t fair well with the intelligent and sensitive breeds such as the border collie. They can actually create problems and you can end up with a timid unresponsive border collie. They have been breed to work in unison with their owner (shepherds) not as a subordinate, they thrive when they know that they are getting something out of the deal.
You will be suprised by the improvement you will get in your car chasing problem if your dog is obedience trained. Training helps the dog to pay attention to you in all situations. So when he goes to chase cars, squirells, kids, you can give him a firm NO, or Leave it. Distract him with a high value treart (tiny pieces of cheese or meat) Praise him when cars go by and he ignores them on his own.
His drive will likely never go away, but this way you will have tools to control it. And do concider a dog sport when he gets a little older like herding, agility, Frisbee, flyball, Rally-O, obediance, tracking, backpacking, search and rescue or therapy work. A tired border collie is a well behaved border collie and those brains are too good to waist ;).
Good Luck!
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Your Questions About Organic Dog Food Recipes
Robert asks…
What is the best/ healthiest dog food out there?
I have an eight pound chihuahua and he is my baby! He is one and a half years old and is short -haired. I’m looking for a different brand of food for him. I currently give him Beneful, but I’ve read that it contains corn/ fillers. What’s a healthier alternative? Thanx a bunch and Happy Holidays!
admin answers:
Changing it’s dog food is a good idea, but do it gradually so you don’t make your dog sick. Start with 3/4 old food and 1/4 new and see how your dog tolerates the new. If no problem after a few days, increase the new amount to 1/3 new and 2/3 old and after a few more days, 1/2 and 1/2, then reverse the order until the dog is on the new food.
If your dog is under a year old, you could consider some of the following brands and see what’s available in a bite size for your tiny dog:
Innova Evo, Canidae, Royal Canin “Baby Dog” or one made specifically for chihuahua, Newman’s Own Organics, Wellness-
These are a few brands that are better quality. For highest quality you could consider looking into Dr. Pitcairn’s recipe’s for dogs (home cooked). Then you know exactly what goes into the food and what the quality of the product is.
Happy Holidays to you and yours as well!
Mandy asks…
What are some good finger food receipe for toddler?
My daughter is 18 months and she loves to feed herself. She like baked potatoes (but cut info like a fry), Chicken nuggest, Pasta, Organic (hot dogs), pizza. But i want more FINGER FOOD idea’s and homemade receipes. Thanks
admin answers:
You really don’t need any special recipes. She can eat whatever you guys are eating for meals. I do grill chicken once a week with red peppers and cut into strips and freeze so if we are eating something she doesn’t like, she can have that. I also make homemade mac and cheese w/ chicken and veggies that I freeze into individual portions. My daughter doesn’t like ground beef, so if we have hamburgers, taco’s etc, I can pull on of those from the freezer for her.
My daughter is 22 months, and has pretty much been eating what we eat since she was about 13 months old.
Nancy asks…
Where can I find homemade dog food?
looking for recipes for homemade dog treats and foods?
i don’t feed my dog table scraps i am looking for recipes….for dog bones and sytuff like that, less chemicals
admin answers:
Never feed your dog too many dinner scraps or the same family menu, because ‘human’ food can contain ‘unfriendly’ components that are no good for pets… Homemade dog food is excellent when chosen and prepared correctly.
The recipes are usually so good, that you’ll want to try them yourself… Go ahead, it’s normal food… The types of ingredients are the main consideration, usually organic and additive free.
I have supplied a source link below to a few easy-to-prepare dog food recipes and treats… Your pooch will absolutely love them!
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Your Questions About Dog Training Boulder
Carol asks…
is a 5 month old American Staffordshire Terrior to young to take running or on hikes?
admin answers:
No really, but what you are going to want to do is start to condition your dog. Taking him out now on an eight mile hike or 45 minute run is going to stress him out! Start slow – Begin a training regime by running or walking your dog around your
neighborhood increasing the distance as your dog gets in shape.
Remember that your pup is still developing, and he’s going to have to go go go attitude known in his breed 😉 It will be up to you to make sure he doesn’t over do it.
Don’t let the pace get too strenuous and while on those hikes don’t let him jump over a lot of logs and boulders (keep the joint stress down)
Also make sure you warm him up and cool him down before and after – and stretching is a must!
James asks…
what are some good places in Las Vegas that will entertain my brother,sister,mom, and especially dad/?
we’re going there and i am the only one whos has recently been there. however, i forgot some places. and i want to go to some new ones. i am 13, sister 12, brother 10, mom 31, dad 36. give adresses please. would enjoy more than one place
admin answers:
Shark Reef (Mandalay Bay)
The Lion King show/play (Mandalay Bay)
Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo (Flamingo Hotel across from Caesar’s)
“The magic and tigers of Rick Thomas”…(Sahara)
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas…(Venetian)
Dad, mom and you(?)…can experience the rides at the (Stratosphere)
Visiting the Hoover Dam as a family is an excellent idea…(Hoover Dam, Boulder City, NV)
and OF COURSE…experiencing Circus Circus..their Adventure Dome rides, shows etc are a great fun time!
Of course….also see all the free kid shows at the hotels, shops and along Las Vegas Blvd (water fountains, etc)
Extra/Bonus ideas…
***Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater (Starts around $10/ticket…very funny, trained dogs and Cats!…that he has rescued from shelters!) We have booked this show for a corporate event of all adults (Vet industry!) and they loved it and were Amazed!)…(Planet Hollywood)
***Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden…(Mirage Hotel) The white tigers (two new tiger cubs!), white Lions(!), dolphins, etc should not be missed by any kids visiting Vegas!
***Don’t forget the pools…the only place(s) that can beat Vegas Hotel Pools…are water parks..and some properties here have up to 5 pools inter-laced with lazy rivers (bring your own inflatable tubes/rafts and save some good bucks…don’t blow them up till your in the pool area, easier to carry and won’t count as luggage on a plane! LOL!!!
***Gameworks for kids into video games and ‘party food’ stuff (Just outside of the MGM Grand)
***Coca Cola world next to the M&M world! (Just outside of the MGM Grand)
&
***”IF” you are a “daring” group of family members…you could try “Vegas Indoor Skydiving”…it’s NOT CHEAP…but a VERY Unique experience!
Sandra asks…
Why can’t people see things in a logical manner?
In this country there are over 5 million, it’s one of the most populer breeds and as been for over 100 years, with only 556 deaths in the past 15 years due to dog attacks and those being caused by 56 breeds why do people think that there is danderous pit bulls around every conner. This should prove that most pits are owned by people who take the time to train and keep thier pet pits the right way. If they were as bad as what the news and others make them to be then there would be a death by them everyday and a whole lot more attacks. Over 5 million, you have better odds of getting killed by lighting or attacked by a shark than by a pit bull. I las Vegas there as been no deaths caused by pits for over 20 years and only 5 bad attacks. We have a huge dog fighting problem in N. Las Vegas would you not think our numbers would be higher. These numbers include las vegas, N Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Nellis air forice base, Puramp, and Mopa
That is 15 years not 100 sorry
admin answers:
Media hype and knee-jerk reactions by people (including politicians) who don’t understand the problem at all.
Discrimination and banning breeds is not the answer. Ask your local lawmakers to pass laws to prosecute the owners of any dog that is allowed to run loose. If someone has a vicious dog of any pure or mixed breed and it menaces or bites someone, that owner should be punished the same way as if he left a loaded gun lying around and a child shot himself with it – make it a major felony!
Physically, almost any dog is capable of killing a child. Even a Golden retriever accidentally killed a child this past winter – the child was sent out to play wearing a scarf. Tragically, the dog thought this was for him to play tug-of-war with and the child died of strangulation.
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