What do you all think of this article? I find it interesting that it says this:
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The black-and-white dog tried to wriggle away once out of the cage, but he came around after a while. He wagged his tail when the team showed him a 4-foot doll, to test his response to children. He spun around and got into a play position when they brought out a dog.
“This is the big secret. Most of them were dog-tolerant to dog-social. It was completely opposite of what we were led to believe,” Reynolds said.
I guess I don't understand the world of dogfighting (thank goodness) enough to get how a dog meant to fight other dogs could be docile and "playful" around other dogs. I find it amazing...almost unbelievable.
Perhaps you all might have more insight based on your experiences rehabilatating dogs...
Mary Velazquez Webboard User Reg: 12-24-2007
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I think that something people never think about is that there are rejects, ALOT of rejects in the fighting world because they dont have the "gameness" to fight to the death every time. more often than not thats the case...not to say that they dont have the genetics to fight, i think it has to be something like schutzund; only a few have the ideal combination of drives etc.
oh and I still dont understand why dogs that have been used in fighting are almost always automaticly put down. as cruel as it is, these dogs are peobably the best dogs;they dont (depending on the level of ring they came from) have human aggression at all. its seems like these dogs would be best fits for people.
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I don't know much about rehabilitating dogs. My only experience is with a dog I met. Her name was Lady, and she was a rescued pit. She had been continually bred, as was evidenced by her condition, and used as a bait dog. Her head, neck and shoulders were covered with scars. It was a terrible thing to see. And yet, she was the sweetest dog at the dog park. Never once did she show any signs of agression, always wagging and deferring to everyone, human and canine. How they would successfully get fighting pups from her I can't imagine, but they must have or else why breed her excessivly? It makes no sense to me, no part of dog fighting does. My mind just can't comprehend it.
I used to be involved in pit bull rescue and we got a phenomenal fighting dog in. My friend fostered him and rehabilitated him to the point where he could play with a few other dogs. My pit bull is from fighting lines, and she's NOT good around other dogs. It just depends on the dog.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Because discussion of that guy has been vetoed on this board and because no one searching the internet for anything about this subject (in general as well as this guy's part in it) should be directed to Leerburg, I'm going to lock this.
I understand the desire to talk about rehab, but because of those issues, I will let Ed know and he can re-open this if he sees fit.
I'm sure that everyone here understands that this forum wants no connection to that guy's name or that (or any) form of abuse.
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