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These articles are especially geared towards pit bull owners with limited time and space. Small steps and some common sense can make a huge difference in you and your dog’s life.
Please read our Pit Bull Position Statements
Position Statements from American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB)
Position Statement on the Use of Punishment in Behavior Modification on Animals
Position Statement on the Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals
Electronic Training Devices: A Review of Current Literature
Behavior Expert Dr. Karen Overall Speaks Out About Shock Collars
There are now terrific scientific and research data that show the harm that shock collars can do behaviorally. [READ MORE...]
WEBSITES
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HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE WEBSITES
Law Dogs USA - Pit Bull Police Dogs
KNOCK OUT DOG FIGHTING - Dedicated to Stopping Cruelty and Abuse
Kris Crawford's Safety Around Dogs
Defending Dog
Pit Bull Rescue Central - Where Education Meets Rescue
Hello Bully - Rehabilitating, Rehoming, Repairing the Reputation
BAD RAP - Bay Area Dog Lovers Responsible About Pit Bulls
Adopt A Pit Bull Near You! - A State by State Listing of Pit Bull Rescue Groups
Pacific Northwest Pit Bull Rescue
Pet Pit Bull - An Informative Site For Pet Pit Bull Lovers
The Truth About Pit Bulls
BullsEye Dog Rescue - Helping Bull Breed Dogs by Providing Education, Advocacy, and Rescue
Missouri Pit Bull Rescue
Where Angels Run - This organization is working to reduce the useless killing of physically and temperamentally sound companion animals due to the lack of responsible homes and to improve the quality of life for owned dogs in the South.
For Pits' Sake - Dispelling Common Myths
Pit Bull Press, The - Publicists for the World's Pit Bulls
Pit Bull Project - Seattle-based Rescue and Education Network
Recycle-A-Bull - Rescuing/Placement of Purebred Pit Bulls of exceptional character, education and mentoring for adopters, ongoing outreach programs to showcase the truth about these dogs!
Pit Bulls In Truth - Blog
STOP BSL (Breed Specific Legislation)
Vick Dog Blog - Tails, Stories and More From The Dogs That Survived Vick and The System
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
CHECK OUT THESE GREAT MUST-HAVE BOOKS!
 THE PIT BULL PLACEBO - The Media, Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression
by KAREN DELISE
An analysis of over 150 years of dog attacks, The Pit Bull Placebo reveals a profound change in our cultural perception of canine aggression as a result of the myths, rumors and pseudoscience reported by a new unscrupulous media and how this "style" of reporting has changed the beliefs and landscape of America.
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR COPY OF THE PIT BULL PLACEBO!
Karen Delise is the founder of the National Canine Research Council and is a New York state-licensed veterinary technician.
Visit her web site - National Canine Research Council |
 OH BEHAVE! DOGS FROM PAVLOV TO PREMACK TO PINKER
by JEAN DONALDSON
Jean Donaldson brings her considerable wisdom - and wit - to a wide variety of topics of interest to dog trainers and enthusiasts in the latest book. In 55 essays, Jean tackles issues ranging from the nature vs nurture debate, to the role of dominance in domestic dogs, to what are the most effective ways to train dogs. You will note a number of themes that flow throughout the book. Jean is a firm believer in conducting scientific research (verifiable results) rather than forming opinions based on gut feel or taking an anthropomorphic view of dog behavior. Along with her other best selling books, Oh Behave! is destined to be a classic in the literature on dog behavior.
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 DOGS BITE: BUT BALLOONS AND SLIPPERS ARE MORE DANGEROUS
by JANIS BRADLEY
Dogs can be dangerous. And they are more dangerous to children than to adults. But here's the reality. Dogs almost never kill people. A child is more likely to die choking on a marble or a balloon, and an adult is more likely to die in a bedroom slipper related accident. Your chances of being killed by a dog a roughtly one in 18 million. You are five times more likely to be killed by a bolt of lightning. The supposed epidemic numbers of dog bites splashed across the media are absurdly inflated by dubious research and by counting bites that don't actually hurt anyone. Even when dogs do injure people, the vast majority of injuries are at the Band-Aid level. Yet lawmakers, litigators, and insurers press for less dog ownership. This must stop. We must maintain perspective. Yes, dogs bite. But even party balloons and bedroom slippers are more dangerous. CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS BOOK!
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 DEMO - The Story of a Junkyard Dog EXCELLENT BOOK FOR KIDS!
by Jon Bozak and Scott Bruns
This book is brilliantly written, beautifully illustrated and has an important positive environmental and social message. It is an action-packed novel for readers young and old that follows a misunderstood junkyard dog and his difficult journey to find acceptance in an unfriendly world. A modern tale about the most classic of heroes – the underdog! This book is an excellent way to teach tolerance, understanding, and compassion for animals to children.
Click Here to Purchase Your Copy of DEMO - The Story of a Junkyard Dog! |
Max, The Shelter Dog - Written and Illustrated by Nicole Rivera
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