My Poor Baby Girl Was Bitten By A Pitbull
By Colene
@cpefley (1941)
San Jose, California
March 23, 2016 4:24pm CST
For a couple months now, my 18 year old son has been fostering a pitbull. He's really friendly, but skittish around little kids. My daughter, my son, and my mother were all in his room talking (it was his 18th birthday) and my daughter, Aubrey, went to touch the dog's face and he bit her face! Luckily, it was a warning bite, because I know that dog could have ripped her nose off completely, or even her face! He did rip her nose, and she needed 4 stitches, most of which were inside her nose. It was horrible, and I feel so bad for her. She is also on antibiotics. We called the dog's owner immediately and had him picked up. It isn't worth the risk, even though I know it is a good dog. I know some people might think that is naive to say, but we really loved that dog. He was very sweet, and some dogs get intimidated by little kids. I'm not trying to make excuses, because he is definitely no longer welcome in our home, but I don't think he should be put down or anything.
When my oldest daughter was 4, she was viciously attacked by an Akita. It was bad, and he nearly ripped off her arm. Completely unprovoked attack at a park, where the owner had let go of its leash. I was livid! She wasn't even near the dog, just running with her little brother in the park. To me, that is a different situation, although I have no idea what that dog had been through to make him so mean!
I am blessed that my sweet little angel will only have a tiny visible scar, and it hasn't traumatized her. She still wants to pet every dog she sees, even though it scares me! The only thing that traumatized her was the stitches. They didn't sedate her, and it was so painful watching her scream. She was so scared and I wanted to rescue her. I love her so much, and I pray nothing like this ever happens again.
The picture is of her today cuddling with her sister's dog watching Curious George.
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
23 Mar 16
Normally, except to say sorry for your nasty experience, I'd pass by these sorts of posts as I've views that some see as talking down to them or not understanding etc.
In this case I'll state my opinions and see how it goes
Some dogs are fighters, it's been bred into them down the genetic line.
That isn't to say they're all bad as that'd be stupid but some are more likely to be aggressive than others.
Certain breeds need extensive socialisation and training, without spending the time and money necessary on socialisation and training they're going to be more of a risk than other dogs.
If you're getting a certain breed you do need to research them and their needs.
The two dogs you mention, pittbulls and Akitas both need training and socialisation from a young age and are only suited to certain owners.
Actually Akitas need more training than pittbulls.
I'm not saying you're at fault but fostering a dog like a pittbull is a very difficult thing to do especially if it hasn't had the training the professionals say it should get.
I really hope you'll take this in the spirit intended rather than a rude post blaming you.
Some dogs are fighters, it's been bred into them down the genetic line.
That isn't to say they're all bad as that'd be stupid but some are more likely to be aggressive than others.
Certain breeds need extensive socialisation and training, without spending the time and money necessary on socialisation and training they're going to be more of a risk than other dogs.
If you're getting a certain breed you do need to research them and their needs.
The two dogs you mention, pittbulls and Akitas both need training and socialisation from a young age and are only suited to certain owners.
Actually Akitas need more training than pittbulls.
I'm not saying you're at fault but fostering a dog like a pittbull is a very difficult thing to do especially if it hasn't had the training the professionals say it should get.
I really hope you'll take this in the spirit intended rather than a rude post blaming you.1 person likes this
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
23 Mar 16
@Mike197602 I agree with you. I've never heard of an Akita before, but pitbulls have always terrified me, and I do my best never to get close to one. I'm really grateful that I never have to visit anyone who owns one.
That said, some dogs just seem to have a problem with children. Many years ago we had a Toy Pom that we bought when he was about six months old. I'm not sure what trauma he was exposed to before he came to live with us, but some child must have hurt him because he was always afraid of small children and would growl at them for no reason. Fortunately there were no little ones in the house, so it wasn't a major problem, but in a different home it might have been.
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
23 Mar 16
@Gina145 Firstly I'd say no dog is inherently bad as such.
Just as humans do dogs have a personality.
Just as humans often their treatment as a youngster will have an impact on its behaviour.
Some dogs are genetically bred to be aggressive.
Even dogs that are supposedly safe can often bite and do damage.
With everything I've read and know as a past dog owner, some breeds need way more training than others.
Dogs such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers are known as nanny dogs due to their protectiveness of children....but they are also known here as a dog involved in many publicised dog biting incidents.
Owning a dog is a big deal and research needs to be done prior to owning any dog especially certain breeds that need money spending on training.
With particular regard to children no dog is 100% safe no matter it's previous behaviour.
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@cpefley (1941)
• San Jose, California
24 Mar 16
@Mike197602 That is very true! I don't hate pitbulls or even the dog that bit her. Dogs bite when they feel threatened. She didn't try to hurt him, but he didn't know that. It was an awful thing to happen, and I hope it never happens again.
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