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RealPitBull.com

Education+Activism

About Me

Website about living with Pit Bulls. History, ownership, training, rescue, stories, gallery and much more. This is THE informative Pit Bull site on the 'Net. Hey breeders! Check this out!

My Interests

American Pit Bull Terriers (UKC, ADBA, and rescue dogs!), American Staffordshire Terriers (AKC), breed education, training (positive reinforcement, clicker training--we love Karen Pryor, Jean Donaldson, Emma Parsons, Kathy Sdao, Ken Ramirez, and all the other awesome trainers and behaviorists promoting humane trainig and spreading knowledge!--, behavior modification), rescue, fighting BSL and breed prejudice, the Real Pit Bull email discussion list, and all things pro-Pit Bull!DOG FIGHTING IS ILLEGAL, IMMORAL AND INHUMANE. ~LEAVE HISTORY IN THE PAST~

I'd like to meet:

Those who love Pit Bulls, want to learn more about Pit Bulls, or those who are totally new to the breed--start your research here! To anyone who is fearful, dislikes, or even hates Pit Bulls, take a step into the unknown, face your fears and give the breed a chance: visit realpitbull.com (we don't bite, promise!)

Books:

Books by....Richard Stratton, Jacqueline Fraser-O'Neil, Diane Jessup, Dr. Dieter Fleig, Louis Colby, The American Staffordshire Terrier annual.

Heroes:

All the people in the trenches of rescue, ethical breeders who help to preserve these great dogs, responsible owners and those fighting BSL, and all the bullies themselves! LOVE RESPECT CHERISH

My Blog

Dog-Aggression: Genetic or Learned?

The newest entry in the Bravo! Animal Behavior blog talks about Pit Bulls'  tendency to fight, and suggests that the behavior is operant instead of genetically influenced. You can read that blog,...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:21:00 PST

NJ - Bark In The Park, Oct 21.

SUN, OCT 21 - Bark In The Park Fun day of events to benefit the Liberty Humane Society. CGC Testing this day, with the Real Pit Bull crew and featuring our Pit Bull Ed. table! For more info: http://l...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:15:00 PST

Natl PIT BULL AWARENESS Day Oct 20.

Blessthebullys.com has come up with a fantastic idea to promote responsible Pit Bull ownership and education efforts:  National Pit Bull Awareness Day. Across the country, on Oct 20, breed advoca...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:19:00 PST

NJ - PET EXPO - Pit-friendly event! Sept 22.

The Real Pit Bull Foundation will be there with the Pit Bull Ed. table....come say hi! PET EXPO Presented by BC Library, BC Times, BC Animal Shelter The Pet Expo is a pet-friendly interactive, full ...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:19:00 PST

Hey-hey, Breeders: Ten Questions for Ya!

Because I'm soooo curious (answers will be posted in comments): 1) Why are you breeding APBTs considering there are SO many dying regularly in shelters and wanting for homes? 2) You DO know about all ...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:27:00 PST

A piece of paper worth 10G’s.

That's right. The notes scribbled on a piece of hotel paper presumably by Michael Vick for his apology speech are selling on eBay and the current highest bid is over $10,000 (who is this person?).&nbs...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:08:00 PST

The quest for bully-proof gear.

I am a leash and collar snob. No doubt about it. I turn my nose up at the pathetic excuses for dog gear at the local pet supermarkets. Plastic snaps, cheap feels-like-plastic leather, hardwear th...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:43:00 PST

Vicks sorry? Well, I aint buyin it.

Here's the text of Michael Vick's apology - in my opinion, these aren't the words of a man who is truly sorry for torturing living beings. This is an embarassed man, worried about his career and sucki...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:28:00 PST

Los Angels, CA - Pit Bull Training Academy

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Posted by RealPitBull.com on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:19:00 PST

OK: Law Could Land Dog Owners in Prison

Proposed Bill Could Land Metro Dog Owners In Prison OKLAHOMA CITY -- Dog owners could face jail time if their pet bites somebody enough to warrant a trip to a hospital, according to proposed legislat...
Posted by RealPitBull.com on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 03:02:00 PST