Pit Bulls and Babies

erinanddanielbaby

So I am writing to get opinions. 

Recently there was an attack on a 1 year old child where the family had had the pit bull 3 years prior to having their child.  Luckily there baby survived, but I have heard many other stories to where the child did not survive or that the child had permanent injuries, such as brain damage.  I am thinking of an attack that happened in my hometown Evergreen.

I am now 6 months pregnant and my boyfriend decides that he is going to adopt this pit bull he has been fostering for 2 month.  He does not know the history other than the dogs ears were cropped with sissors.  The dog had piercings in ears and eye brow, etc. Let's just say I have been pregnant longer than he has had this dog. Recently his dog has gotten aggressive with other dogs at the dog park.  I am fearful for our daughter when she is born and I have asked him to get rid of the dog.  MY compromise was that we would get him and a daughter a dog that they can share and bond over.

At present he is refusing to get rid of the dog...Thoughts?  Suggestions?  Insight? Help?

caroline0613

I would be realllly wary, not just for breed reasons but you really just don't have a good idea as to what this dog has been through and how they handle certain situations. We have a German shorthair pointer and I already know we are going to have to be extra watchful for the mere fact that she is older, going blind, and kinda grumpy. Maybe look into if a dog trainer can do some personality testing on your furry friend just to get some insight.

terrordactyl

I would be wary not because it is a putt bull pitbulls can be amazing loveable dogs but because you don't know the dogs history and he seems to be aggressive

sndeebear1

I am 12 weeks along also have several other kids.. We addopted a 3 month old pit.. He is amazing..loves all my kids and everyone else.. I also wouldnt think it to be just the breed. As pitbulls get all the media attention.even though there are plenty other breeds that are way more vicious and attack way more.. I would be concerened as you dont know this dogs history.. Nor what its seen or been through.. Talk with your partner.. Explain your fears.. Maybe get a puppy.. One that can grow with your family.. Thoughts and prayers your way..

butchjax

It sounds like this dog needs to get into training classes ASAP. It has good reason to be aggressive it sounds, but being aggressive is not acceptable. I know a really good animal communicator which would tell you a lot more about the dog, and help you and your boyfriend know how to approach the behavior to heal the dog.