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let's dive into a topic that stirs up a
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lot of emotions and opinions 12 reasons
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why you should never own a pitbull now
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before you get your hackles up let's
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take a moment to explore this with a bit
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of humor and a healthy dose of
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skepticism one the reputation precedes
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them first off let's talk about the
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reputation of pit bulls these dogs are
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often portrayed as the villains in the
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can9 world they've been in more
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headlines than some A-list celebrities
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you know the kind of headlines that red
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pitbull attacks mailman it's like they
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have their own PR nightmare going on and
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let's face it if your dog has a worse
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reputation than most politicians maybe
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it's time to reconsider two the
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misunderstanding of strength next up is
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their strength these dogs are built like
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tanks if you've ever seen one in action
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you know they could probably pull a
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truck if they felt like it now imagine
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that strength combined with a stubborn
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streak it's like having a bulldozer on a
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leash you might think taking your dog
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for a walk but really it's them taking
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you for a ride three the training
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challenge speaking of stubbornness
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training a pitbull can be like trying to
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teach calculus to a cat they can be
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incredibly intelligent but also
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incredibly willful if you're not
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prepared to put in the time and effort
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to train them properly you might end up
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with a dog that thinks sit means jump on
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the couch and chew my shoes four the
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socialization requirement bit Bulls
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require extensive Ive socialization this
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isn't just about taking them to the park
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it's about exposing them to every
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possible scenario children other animals
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loud noises and even that weird neighbor
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who wears socks with sandals if you
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don't socialize them properly they might
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grow up thinking every stranger is an
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enemy five insurance issues let's talk
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about insurance for a moment many
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homeowners insurance policies have
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restrictions or outright bans on pit
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bulls that's right your dream home could
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become a nightmare because your furry
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friend is considered too risky by
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insurance companies it's like saying
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congratulations on your new house oh
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wait your dog just made it
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unaffordable six the commitment Factor
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owning any dog is a long-term commitment
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but pit bulls can live upwards of 12
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years or more that's over a decade of
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responsibility feeding walking grooming
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and vet visits if you're not ready for
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that kind of commitment Maybe consider
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getting a goldfish instead seven the
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exercise requirement these dogs need
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exercise lots of it if you're someone
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who enjoys lounging on the couch with
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snacks who doesn't then owning a pitbull
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might not be for you they'll look at you
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with those big puppy eyes as if to say
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hey buddy when are we going for our
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third walk today and let me tell you
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ignoring those eyes not recommended
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eight potential for aggression now let's
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address the elephant in the room
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aggression while not all pit bulls are
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aggressive they do have the potential
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for it if not raised properly this isn't
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just about being tough it's about
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understanding that some breeds have
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traits that can lead to behavioral
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issues if not managed correctly nine
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public perception then there's public
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perception you might love your Pitbull
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to bits but not everyone does you'll
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find yourself constantly Defending Your
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Choice to own one while people clutch
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their bags and cross the street when
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they see you coming it's EX costing 10
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the cost Factor let's not forget the
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costs involved food vet bills training
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classes you name it owning a pitbull can
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be more expensive than owning some small
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luxury cars make sure your wallet is
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ready for this commitment 11 the need
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for strong leadership fit Bulls Thrive
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under strong leadership they need
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someone who can be firm yet loving a bit
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like parenting a teenager who thinks
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they know everything if you lack
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confidence or consisten in your training
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approach you might find yourself in over
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your head 12 The Lovable nature finally
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let's acknowledge that pitbulls can be
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incredibly loving and loyal companions
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when raised properly but that takes work
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if you're not prepared to put in the
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effort to nurture these traits from
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puppyhood through adulthood then perhaps
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it's best to admire them from afar in
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conclusion while pit bulls can make
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wonderful pets for the ride owners who
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are willing to invest time and energy
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into their upbringing and care there are
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plenty of reasons why one might think
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twice before bringing one into their
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home so let's keep our furry friends
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safe and happy and maybe stick with
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something less controversial like I
