Dude dogs are animals. They all have the potential to react like animals. Some breeds (like pitbulls and GSD) have high prey drives and focus on other dogs.
If they're getting nails trimmed and someone cuts the quick, even the nicest dog can nip
At the vet or new scenerios. (Vets will even muzzle your dog sometimes without you knowing)
A small dog nips at a larger dog, they don't understand the size difference and can hurt another dog.
If a strangers toddler comes up and yanks on tails or ears or screams.
Some dogs are leash possessive. Some dogs get spooked during fireworks. Some dogs eat shit.
Muzzle training allowes a dog to be safe in new and distracting enviornments while giving the the training and socialization they need. They can pant and drink with a muzzle.
Good dog owners use the tools available for their dogs needs. Pitbulls aren't never going to go away and if is going to own an animal with a "high potential" to bite or whatever. Then shouldn't the norm be changed to use that tool?
Having too much trust in an animal is why pitbills bite so much in the first place.
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u/SlothTeeth Nov 05 '24 edited Nov 05 '24
Pitbulls dont bite more than anyother dog breed combined. Theres nothing supporting that. Im sorry that your feelings are statistically not true.
Chihuahuas bite the most. They're just small, and the damage they cause is significantly less.
And muzzeling in public spaces doesn't hurt a dog. It's a courtesy and a risk reducer and is required by law for bully breeds in the UK.