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Post by catherinems on Dec 31, 2007 15:03:40 GMT -5
My name is Catherine and I wanted to post a post asking anyone and everyone a question. but I dont know how to. So I was just wondering if anyone would know who rents out houses, dublexes, apartments, anything allowing pit bulls. Im living in Belton, TX and my fiance will be moving down here from NY in April and he has a pit pull. I know that pit bulls are an aggressive breed. But I think its how they are trained. Our dog is well trained and well behaved. I have never had such a great dog. I do not want to have my fiance have to move without his dog. I think its really sad and extremly hard to give up an animal. I appreciate the help. Catherine my email is catherinems@excite.com just in case anyone wants to email me. Thank you again,
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 31, 2007 15:28:00 GMT -5
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Post by bullymommy25 on Jan 6, 2008 20:41:06 GMT -5
The "aggressive breed" thing is waaay out of control. In fact, the very dog fighters that gave the pit bull that reputation also gave them something else: a high level of submission to humans. This is why the Pit Bull and it's cousins are NOT good guard dogs, and why their natural tendancy is to greet everyone like a long lost buddy. The thing that separates these dogs, at least as far as dog fights (both deliberate and accidental) go, is that the pit bull has been bred with a very high pain threshold and intense courage and tenacity. This breeding came from pre-dog fighting days, when the pit bull was called the Bull Dog (before the time of Spuds Mackenzie). The pit bull was the working companion of the farmer and butcher, and helped the human catch his bulls by grabbing their noses and wrangling the bull to the ground so the farmer could tie, slaughter, sedate, or give aid to the bull. THESE are the traits that attracted the dog fighters (pit fighters) to this breed! To make dogs fight requires months of training, which is more like abuse than training. A healthy, happy pit bull is NOT aggressive, but is a joy to be around. True, some prefer to be "only dogs", but that goes for ANY breed. When a pit bull dislikes other dogs, we immediatly jump to breed, when it is just personality! Many-I would say most-pit bull types are completely happy in play groups with, working with, and sharing the home with other dogs. As far as humans go, consider this: Even in the sad heyday of pit fighting, the dogs were often not only gladiators for the amusement of their masters, but family pets. They would often return home to play with the children of the same man who pit them against another dog! I think that most people who own pit bulls will say the same thing: they would always adopt or purchase another, they trust their pittie and love her with all their heart! I'm not sure about Texas, but here in New Jersey, I rent. In the past two places where I lived, all that was required of me was a pet deposit in the event of pet damage (pee stains and such). I stay away from the big corperate controlled "garden apartments" because these are managed by businesses, not people, and tend to discriminate against MANY things, not just large dogs. I rent from a first generation Italian-American who adores our dog and only asked for a small deposit. Search in the Newspaper and ads around town, rather than in those Apartment Guide magazines. And if you are really in a pinch, you don't HAVE to "know" what breed the dog is, just say he's a big one and a mutt or something.
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Post by rlbelote on Jan 15, 2008 17:14:07 GMT -5
I have to agree, and Hi by the way! I have two, both rescue dogs. They are both under a year, and love to play. I have one female and one male. They're fixed, because they both came from less than desireable ppl. They dogs are great and lovable. They, <even though it's cold not freezing> stay outside. They're in a cozy house, funny thing is, they house up together during cold weather..lol even though they each have their own house. I love those two maniacs. I wish more ppl would realize what a loving loyal breed they are. Those dogs would shed blood for me and my son IF we were threatened. But just yesterday, as two young boys walked by the fence, they ran over to them, and jumped on the fence, and let the boys pet them...you could see they joy in their eyes <the boys and the dogs>. It really makes me ill to think that ppl take these cream puff dogs and use they're god given abilities to do bad things. My jack russell is more teniaious than my pits. lol.. oh, yeah and if anyone needs a pipe trench dug in their yard, maybe even a swimming pool...hey i've got some workers..lmao..although i'm hoping for the pool by summer.. ;D oh, and I'm with the eariler comment, most ppl don't know or don't need to know what kind of dog your renting with. Like it was stated earlier..just say a medium/big dog. your not lieing.
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Post by lcancillieri on Jan 16, 2008 0:20:20 GMT -5
To catherinems: My friend's daughter moved 1-1/2 yrs ago from NJ (can't afford to live here + lack of dog-friendly renting) to Charlotte, N.C. and has had no problems renting at all with their 2 pitbulls. This is their 2nd rental place already since they shared their first place with other friends who ALSO had dogs, cats, dragon lizards, etc., so it sounds like NC, or at least Charlotte itself, is very animal friendly. I have read in the past that most of those states are. (Tenn., W. Virg., etc.) But please don't discard a living being for dumb reasons.
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Post by roze723 on Jan 16, 2008 6:04:30 GMT -5
Hi, I have 2 pitbull girls, one beagle, all of which are l rescues. I am currently having trouble w/ the 2 girls getting along, I know it is an alpha female issue,and currently going through obedience.I know I will never be able to leave the 2 alone unattended, the beagle even sometimes starts trouble. to answer your question I agree with the other replies the land lord does not need know what type of dog you have. I would live under a tree before I would get rid of any of my babies.
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Post by valliesong on Feb 1, 2008 17:21:27 GMT -5
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