| Do you know what a nanny dog is? A "nanny dog" is | | | | train themselves, people train them. Michael Vicks' |
| the name given to pit bull terriers many, many years | | | | recent trial and conviction for dog fighting is a step in |
| ago. Pit bulls were called nanny dogs because they | | | | the right direction. He was held accountable for his |
| were loyal, caring companions for children. | | | | actions and the abuse of the dogs in his care. Every |
| We have forgotten that their history is of a loving, | | | | person that conducts themselves in such a manner |
| caring family pet. They were treated as a part of the | | | | should be held accountable in the same manner. |
| family. They were loved and respected and they | | | | The pit bulls should not be punished for their actions |
| gave love and respect in return. Todays' view of the | | | | because of owners training them in inappropriate |
| pit bull is very different. | | | | behaviors. Responsible dog ownership brings about |
| They are viewed as aggressive and dangerous | | | | very much different behavior in dogs. |
| animals and have been banned in many places. The | | | | I hope that more people will remember pit bulls as |
| pit bulls that are aggressive have been trained by | | | | nanny dogs in the future and give these dogs a |
| their owners to be aggressive. Their nature is to love | | | | chance to show their loving, caring nature. I will |
| and to please the people that own them. | | | | qualify what I am writing by saying that I am a pit |
| Our society blames the pit bulls. The blame falls | | | | bull owner and there is no more loving animal than |
| squarely on the shoulders of the owners that train | | | | my "nanny dog". |
| them to fight and to be aggressive. Dogs do not | | | | |