Dogs-Fear Aggression

I would just like to remind everyone, that being a dog owner comes with a great responsibility. That responsibility becomes even greater when we own powerful large breed dogs. When a dog owner allows a powerful breed dog to get out of control, they are just adding to the problems all of these dogs are having in finding a forever home. Please, you owe it to your dog, they are dependent on you, and they only know what you teach them. When we let our dogs bark, growl, or strike, even once without correction, we are setting ourselves, and our dogs up for failure. Dogs must be wearing a collar with a lead attached at all times (except when unattended, or asleep). We must have a way to correct them when they are displaying unwanted behavior. If we do not take the role of pack leader in our homes, then the dogs will. Then all you have is the inmates running the funny farm. If you would like to own a big dog like a Pit Bull, you need to read about them, and find out what they were bread for, and how you might be able to meet their needs based on the home you have, the space you have, and the people who are living in the home. Everyone has to work together to teach a dog it's proper place in the pack. Please seek out a trained professional as soon as you get your new dog. That will help you avoid mistakes that can be hard to correct. It is easier to get a dog to do something you want, rather than fix a behavior that you do not want.