not used:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/02/nyregion/two-arrested-in-dogfighting-case.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arin-greenwood/pit-bulls-time-magazine_b_5521281.html
http://www.cesarsway.com/dogbehavior/basics/How-Did-Pit-Bulls-Get-a-Bad-Rap
Used:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/11/17/pit-bulls-breed-specific-legislation-bans/19048719/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/pit-bull-viciously-slashed-la-street-1-000-stitches-article-1.1972248
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Article Summary
The general argument made by Ellen M. Banner in her work, “When pit bulls attack…,” is that the control of pit bulls is a question that should be answered in favor of public safety. More specifically, Banner argues that the person being attacked by a dog doesn’t care about it’s usual behavior it cares about it’s breed. She writes, “Current restrictions tend to focus on behavior only”. In this passage, Banner is suggesting that just focusing on a single dog’s behavior isn’t sufficient. In conclusion, Banner’s belief is that the breed of pit bulls is dangerous in general.
Found on the Seattle Times
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Theory about my abstraction: Dog and human relationships
Theory #1:
In the U.S. "over 62% of people have a household pet and 37% of those pets are dogs."
In the U.S. "over 62% of people have a household pet and 37% of those pets are dogs."
The idea of dogs and humans having a relationship first appeared in "Boris Levinson's books Pet-Oriented Child Psychotherapy (1969) and Pets and Human Development (1979)". These books influenced people to do field studies on the dog and human relationship. Levinson accidentally discovered the benefits of assisted-pet therapy by noticing that when he brought his dog to see withdrawn and uncommunicative children they would interact positively. "His discovery was further reinforced by Sam and Elizabeth Corson at Ohio State University, who were among the first to research and evaluate pet-facilitated therapy."
"Only in the early 1980s was the term 'human–animal bond' officially invented by Leo K. Bustad, who delivered a summary lecture on the Human-Pet Relationship on October 28, 1983 at the International Symposium in Vienna. This symposium was held in honor of Konrad Lorenz, and during his lecture Bustad praised him for his work on the human–animal bond and encouraged others to build on Lorenz's work on the subject. Lorenz later adopted it in his research on imprinting in geese."
"Bustad and other pet therapy advocates formed the Delta Society, which was built on the earlier work of Levinson and Croson. In the 1970s and 1980s, national and international conferences led to greater recognition of the human–animal bond. Since then, there has been widespread media coverage of animal-assisted activity and therapy programs and service dog training."
Three major theories about the human-dog bond:
1. "In the biophilia hypothesis, our relationships with non-human animals are driven by survival needs: assistance in acquiring food and safety." This theory says that there is an instinctive bond with humans and living things. The theory explains why people will risk their own lives to save another living thing's life. "The domestic animal demonstrates how humans love life and want to support and sustain life."
2. According to the social support theory, animals are a source of social support and companionship, which are necessary for well-being.This says that humans need others to survive. The dogs provide social support for an empty-nester family. "In this view the animal is part of our community, and is important for psychological well-being."
3. "According to self psychology, an animal can be a "self object" that gives a sense of cohesion, support, or sustenance to a person's sense of self. Self psychology explains why some animals are so crucial to a person's sense of self and well-being. In some cases, individuals have been known to feel stronger, more protected, and more powerful in the company of their companion animal. The animal itself creates a human's personality."
"According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the human–canine bond is influenced by emotional, psychological, and physical interactions that are essential to the health and well-being of both people and dogs.
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), service dogs, and animal-assisted activities demonstrate this human–canine bond and this interaction with an animal; in most cases a dog helps improve the quality of life.
The AVMA officially recognizes that the human-animal bond exists, that it has existed for thousands of years, and that it has had a major impact on veterinary medicine.
The human–canine bond also pertains to working dogs, such as modern police dogs and search and rescue dogs."
I found these theories to be really interesting because some of them I knew of, but never thought of when researching. I knew that therapy dogs do help people heal and help them cope; but I forgot to research about them for this paper. Overall I think together all of these theories add up to one, I think dog owners can relate to.
I think they would apply to Pit Bulls misconceptions because it shows that any animal no matter the breed is important to the human well being. It is also very possible that Pit Bulls are therapy dogs too, like Teddy Bear dogs.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Introductory
As an eight year old girl I wasn't able to sympathize with our newly adopted dog Molly who was abused and therefore lashing out on us. I had grown up with a dog (Otto) all my life and at the time Molly entered our house too I wasn't able to understand the kind of issues Molly was going through. I didn't understand that the reason Molly growled at me was because she felt threatened and that it wasn't because she was a bad dog. After a couple of months of being growled at, I was terrified of Molly and so was my brother. My family ended up giving Molly to my Nana; where she lived to the age of 11. Molly actually rehabilitated a bit by being with a loving family. Molly still had trust issues and winced when you would pet her head (she thought you were trying to hit her head). Although, with all of her issues she still managed to wag her tail and love the people in her family.
Many years later, now 18 years old, I realize that 4 to 6 million dogs are held in U.S. shelters each year and I am thankful that my Nana could take care of Molly. If Molly had been in another home; she could have been one of the 6 million animals, left to live in a shelter. Growing up with dogs my perspectives have changed and matured as I have learned the facts of animal abuse.
Many years later, now 18 years old, I realize that 4 to 6 million dogs are held in U.S. shelters each year and I am thankful that my Nana could take care of Molly. If Molly had been in another home; she could have been one of the 6 million animals, left to live in a shelter. Growing up with dogs my perspectives have changed and matured as I have learned the facts of animal abuse.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
3 anecdotes, 3 interesting facts and 3 questions
My anecdotes:
1. I grew up with dogs all my life and I have always be surrounded by dogs.
2. When my dog passed away in fourth grade, the loss I felt was horrible.
3. We adopted two dogs who had been abused.
Facts:
1. one million Pit Bulls are put down each year.
2. Pit Bulls make up 30-40% of the dog population, but they are considered the most desirable.
3. There are 6-8 million cats and dogs in shelters each year in the U.S.
questions:
1. Are the dogs that attack the dogs that have been abused?
2. Do the majority of people in the U.S. fear Pit Bulls; or do we just think people fear Pit Bulls?
3. Why are so many Pit Bulls put down each year? Is it because of a lack of money in shelters, lack of space or is it because of unfair reasons?
1. I grew up with dogs all my life and I have always be surrounded by dogs.
2. When my dog passed away in fourth grade, the loss I felt was horrible.
3. We adopted two dogs who had been abused.
Facts:
1. one million Pit Bulls are put down each year.
2. Pit Bulls make up 30-40% of the dog population, but they are considered the most desirable.
3. There are 6-8 million cats and dogs in shelters each year in the U.S.
questions:
1. Are the dogs that attack the dogs that have been abused?
2. Do the majority of people in the U.S. fear Pit Bulls; or do we just think people fear Pit Bulls?
3. Why are so many Pit Bulls put down each year? Is it because of a lack of money in shelters, lack of space or is it because of unfair reasons?
15 Possible titles
1.
2.
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know (available)
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love (available)
In 2002, Larry Levin and his twin sons, Dan and Noah, took their terminally ill cat to the Ardmore Animal Hospital outside Philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had ever seen--one who was missing an ear and had half his face covered in scar tissue--ran up to them and captured their hearts. The dog had been used as bait for fighting dogs when he was just a few months old.2.
I'm a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (and Misunderstood) Pet (not available)
Perhaps more than any other breed, the pit bull has been dogged by negative stereotypes
This is without doubt the largest and most photo comprehensive Pit Bull book I have ever laid eyes on. Definitely not your standard 3/4 inch thick series guide book churned out by some publishing company that only seems to include one or two chapters specific to your dog.
4.
Saving Audie: A Pit Bull Puppy Gets a Second Chance (available)
When Michael Vick's dog fighting ring was discovered, more than forty dogs were rescued. But their struggle was far from over.
Are Pit Bulls the vicious people-eaters the media portrays them to be? The stories submitted by loving families who have adopted and rehabilitated Pit Bulls in Lost Souls: FOUND! Inspiring Stories about Pit Bulls will tell you they are a product of their environment
6.
The Lost Dogs: Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption (available)
Animal lovers and sports fans were shocked when the story broke about NFL player Michael Vick's brutal dog-fighting operation
7.
The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression (available)
First it was the Bloodhound, sensationalized in the dramatizations of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Then it was the Doberman, symbol of the Nazi menace. Today, it is the Pit bull that is vilified for the depravity of his masters.
8.
Then Along Came Barney: The Story Of A Dog Who Changed My Mind About Pitbulls (NO)
Imagine what it's like when the pet you know as sweet is reviled and greatly feared by some.
9.
One Good Dog (available)
Acclaimed author Susan Wilson brings us a touching yet unblinkingly authentic tale of loss and rediscovery, of true friendship and learning what’s truly important in life.
10.
“The author is a psychology professor who has studied animal behavior. Here, her examination of the dog/human relationship reveals that our dog’s knowledge of us is much greater than ours of them. This exploration of our dogs’ minds and senses is detailed and fascinating.”
“The author, a psychologist and expert on dog behavior and training, obviously, from his title, believes that dogs do think. In this book he brings the reader into a dog’s brain, eyes and nose with specificity and wit.”
12.
Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men: Searching Through Scotland for a Border Collie (NO)
“McCaig traveled through Scotland to find the “perfect” border collie for his Virginia sheep farm. But this is as much about the relationship between people and their dogs as about how to rate a herding dog. By the author of the delightful novels Nop’s Trials and Nop’s Hope.”
13. Pack of Two: The Intricate Bond between People and Dogs (available)
Knapp explores the close relationships that develop between people and their dogs, with her own situation as an example. During an emotionally and psychologically difficult time in her life, she adopted a German shepherd/mixed breed dog, Lucille, who helped her redirect her life and filled it with unconditional love.
14. A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me (available)
:….in which Katz relates the year in which his two beloved Labrador retrievers died and he acquired two border collies, vastly different in personality and demands.”
15. Merle’s Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog (available)
“Merle, an independent Lab mix, adopted Kerasote, an award-winning nature writer. This beautifully written book movingly describes the relationship between owner and pet – although sometimes it’s hard to determine who is who – and examines the science and research on the human/canine bond.”
16. The New Work of Dogs: Tending to Life, Love, and Family (available)
“Katz’s investigates what he considers a change in the human/dog relationship. His interviews with owners, veterinarians, psychologists and animal behaviorists show that dogs are becoming less pets and more family members and, especially, human surrogates.”
Monday, December 1, 2014
Three Articles: Pit Bulls treated deplorably
I wanted to learn more about how the way Pit Bulls are treated in shelters and how that may affect their personality, their public "position" and how they are treated by their new owners.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-12-05/news/ct-pit-bull-abandonment-met-20131205_1_pit-bulls-reported-dog-bites-strains-rescuers
I found that in this article Pit Bulls are the most commonly abused because they are over breed. Surprisingly the number of dogs put down each year has reduced, but the number of Pit Bulls being put into shelters has risen. Proving that the problem is only getting worse. One might think pit bulls are over breed because they are wanted, but they didn't make the top 50 even though they make up such a larger percentage.
When it comes to Pit Bulls is it nature or nurture that is the problem?
That is if they were treated better by their owners would they have lower attack rates?
http://ideas.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/16/in-defense-of-pit-bulls/?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar%2C%7B%222%22%3A%22RI%3A15%22%7D
Pit Bulls weren't always looked at negatively, but with the media constantly talks about Pit Bull attacks making people naturally fearful. This article talks about how loyal dogs become when they are abused by their owners which I never would have thought to be the case. The dogs just want to be approved by the owner and accepted and therefore attack others to protect their owner (and so they aren't abused again).
Why is that people are still breeding Pit Bulls to fight and how are they getting away with it?
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/21/dogs-bred-for-fighting-rescued-from-basement-in-the-bronx/?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar%2C%7B%222%22%3A%22RI%3A15%22%7D
To hear that there were 50 dogs living in a basement that was covered with feces and urine was upsetting. I can't believe someone would allow their animals to live in such a condition; it's deplorable. The dogs were fed raw chicken, ran on tread mills and the owner was found to be carrying a gun. I think it's scary to find out that there is basically a factory making dogs that will attack and even scarier that, that same person is carrying a gun. It's not the dogs fought that they are being bred in these awful conditions.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-12-05/news/ct-pit-bull-abandonment-met-20131205_1_pit-bulls-reported-dog-bites-strains-rescuers
I found that in this article Pit Bulls are the most commonly abused because they are over breed. Surprisingly the number of dogs put down each year has reduced, but the number of Pit Bulls being put into shelters has risen. Proving that the problem is only getting worse. One might think pit bulls are over breed because they are wanted, but they didn't make the top 50 even though they make up such a larger percentage.
When it comes to Pit Bulls is it nature or nurture that is the problem?
That is if they were treated better by their owners would they have lower attack rates?
http://ideas.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/16/in-defense-of-pit-bulls/?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar%2C%7B%222%22%3A%22RI%3A15%22%7D
Pit Bulls weren't always looked at negatively, but with the media constantly talks about Pit Bull attacks making people naturally fearful. This article talks about how loyal dogs become when they are abused by their owners which I never would have thought to be the case. The dogs just want to be approved by the owner and accepted and therefore attack others to protect their owner (and so they aren't abused again).
Why is that people are still breeding Pit Bulls to fight and how are they getting away with it?
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/21/dogs-bred-for-fighting-rescued-from-basement-in-the-bronx/?module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar%2C%7B%222%22%3A%22RI%3A15%22%7D
To hear that there were 50 dogs living in a basement that was covered with feces and urine was upsetting. I can't believe someone would allow their animals to live in such a condition; it's deplorable. The dogs were fed raw chicken, ran on tread mills and the owner was found to be carrying a gun. I think it's scary to find out that there is basically a factory making dogs that will attack and even scarier that, that same person is carrying a gun. It's not the dogs fought that they are being bred in these awful conditions.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
How my understanding has changed
For the longest times I have had strong opinions about Pit Bulls being mistreated (in the U.S. more specifically). Now, I want to put my pro-Pit Bull opinions to the test. I want to double check my opinions with facts.
At first I was setting out to prove people who are against Pit Bulls wrong (which I still want to do). Although, I think that will come naturally when I find facts that (hopefully) prove me right.
I never realized how many Pit Bulls there are.
They make up 30-40% of the dog population in the world. There are about 5.4 million Pit Bulls just in the U.S. and there are about 1 million Pit Bulls killed each year (in the whole world).
I found a very interesting website that broke down all of the scientific information on Pit Bulls and it turns out there is a higher chance of a human killing a Pit Bull than the other way around.
http://www.realpitbull.com/perspective.html
stubbydog.org I found this website to be helpful
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/truth-about-pit-bulls
The Pit Bull was originally made back before the 1800's to bite and hold onto large animals.
Every 60 seconds an animal is abused
http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/what-it-about-pit-bulls/17294
At first I was setting out to prove people who are against Pit Bulls wrong (which I still want to do). Although, I think that will come naturally when I find facts that (hopefully) prove me right.
I never realized how many Pit Bulls there are.
They make up 30-40% of the dog population in the world. There are about 5.4 million Pit Bulls just in the U.S. and there are about 1 million Pit Bulls killed each year (in the whole world).
I found a very interesting website that broke down all of the scientific information on Pit Bulls and it turns out there is a higher chance of a human killing a Pit Bull than the other way around.
http://www.realpitbull.com/perspective.html
stubbydog.org I found this website to be helpful
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/truth-about-pit-bulls
The Pit Bull was originally made back before the 1800's to bite and hold onto large animals.
Every 60 seconds an animal is abused
http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/what-it-about-pit-bulls/17294
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Scientific Study: Pit Bulls
The page I was on (http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs-pit-bull-faq.php?gclid=Cj0KEQiA-aujBRDqj772vpGfgooBEiQAzWAZUqQ8lTDXL_hJCNlAz4e1qVT_2KU031-TL8CZgANP0mEaAvO88P8HAQ)
What upset me first was there answer to dog fighting. They talk about how "dogmen" (they shouldn't call themselves this they are anything, but a true man. True men don't abuse dogs and use them for a "game") like specific types of Pit Bull breeds and like there dogs to keep fighting even when they are left with only stubs to walk on. Owning two dogs myself it would cause me extreme pain to say my dog break one leg by accident, say jumping off a porch that was too high, never mind putting my dog in a ring to defend it's "honor". I wouldn't sit proudly on any sideline that encircled my dog being battered.
This website feels that lawmakers are "too afraid" to make laws against Pit Bulls. I on the other hand completely dis agree and feel that lawmakers have made too many laws for Pit Bulls. In Boston for instance a Pit Bull must wear a muzzle. I think public safety is important, but punishing the Pit Bull won't stop the attacks. Getting the abusive humans put in jail will stop the attacks. It is always the owners problem, not the dogs; as the people would learn from the world renowned Cesar Millan (dog trainer).
Another thing I find interesting is that dog trainers often support Pit Bulls. For instance, Cesar Millan's Pit Bull is known world wide for being a sweat and impressively well trained dog. I find it funny that the public doesn't trust a dog trainer, someone who works with dogs for a living, instead they trust what a news caster says, someone who works with the news for a living.
This website also talked about a Pit Bulls bite. I do agree that a Pit Bull, AS DOES MOST DOGS, has a strong jaw and is muscular. A trait that Pit Bulls has is to hold on to and shake the object in it's mouth, there toy in the case of the Pit Bulls I know. What I saw on this website is a breed blamed for it's genetics. I find it funny, the people that made the Pit Bull, will now blame it for it's traits. You can't blame a dog for something it can't help. Instead work with it, train it and take proper care of it and then you might just SURPRISINGLY find that it is a kind, gentle, loving and loyal dog.
The website also makes fun of Pit Bull owners for saying that there dog "might lick you to death". I found this to be extremely immature. One thing, I myself, have noticed about Pit Bulls compared to other breeds is that they love to lick people. I don't use this cover up the other issues Pit Bulls have instead I re-direct people to the positive and factual traits of Pit Bulls.
What was the websites solution to the problem with dog bites you may ask? Pretty pathetic.
They said that they would reduce the number of Pit Bulls. Once again Pit Bulls are being abused and then biting people. They are trained, basically, by their owners, to do the damage they do. By eliminating the Pit Bull breed the problem will not be solved. These awful humans will only pick a new breed to use and abuse.
Ture dog lovers take care of their Pit Bull the proper, caring way and therefore their Pit Bull is perfectly loving.
These comment are quite ignorant: http://blog.dogsbite.org/2014/01/2013-fatal-dog-attack-identification-photographs.html
As you probably could tell I was extremely disgusted by what was said on dogs bite.org. I decided to move on and try to find a article. I found this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/douglas-anthony-cooper/merritt-clifton-pit-bulls_b_5866176.html.
I am very happy to say that this article discredits dogs bite.org and talks about how it is actually biased. It turns out that the author of the website was attacked once and hates Pit Bulls (as you probably could already tell by reading what she says). As I read through her website before finding this article I became angered and truly hurt by what she was saying because even though what she seemed to be saying was true she was saying the facts at a biased "angle". Clearly after reading this article this website is debunked and should not be trusted. There was also many other websites debunked and a man by the name of Clifton going to jail for his incorrect "statistical data".
I also unfortunately learned that because of this awfully incorrect data Pit Bulls were put down in shelters (1 million last year) just for being a Pit Bull. Another key fact is that some of these animals aren't even a Pit Bull, they are just wrongly identified. It's unfortunate how such evil people can ruin the lives of helpless animals, when what these evil people are saying isn't even true. That is why it is important to CHECK YOUR FACTS before you act in such heinous ways.
I am proud to say the Pit Bulls came out on top.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Pit Bull Article: "suburb may give pit bulls a break"
I found an interesting article from the Chicago Tribune about a local area (Hoffman Estates) voting on whether or not Pit Bulls in the community should be muzzled. Many people felt that it wasn't fair to single out one breed by making them be muzzled when walking in public. I think that when someone wants to take their dog for a walk, they should just be able to take their dog for a walk and not have to worry about putting a muzzle on.
I know when my dog has to be muzzled at the vet when he gets his shots it's not a pleasant experience. I understand that at the vet, the situation is very different and therefore no matter what breed they must muzzle the dog. I also know that my dog no longer trusts the vet because he hates the muzzle.
While this community was voting the mayor disagreed and felt that the breed (Pit Bulls) had a history of attacks. Although, I find this statement "the breed has a history of attacks" to not make a good point. The breed al;so has a history of being abused and used in dog fights; being abused isn't the breeds issue; it's a human issue. An animal that is abused by humans will naturally learn that humans hurt and therefore will be defensive when coming into contact with humans. I believe that when people make statements that are true, but are missing many key details the statements no longer should be held at face value.
There is unfortunately another community thinking of outlawing Pit Bulls completely. I think these decisions are all so rash and unfair. If these people simply walked into a shelter they would find so many friendly Pit Bulls needing a home and these people are taking away that chance.
If anyone needs another chance it's the Pit Bull and if anyone needs the "time out" it's the human. I don't understand how in the 20th century we allow people to abuse animals, but then blame the animals for being "mean" when really they are just using self defense.
I know when my dog has to be muzzled at the vet when he gets his shots it's not a pleasant experience. I understand that at the vet, the situation is very different and therefore no matter what breed they must muzzle the dog. I also know that my dog no longer trusts the vet because he hates the muzzle.
While this community was voting the mayor disagreed and felt that the breed (Pit Bulls) had a history of attacks. Although, I find this statement "the breed has a history of attacks" to not make a good point. The breed al;so has a history of being abused and used in dog fights; being abused isn't the breeds issue; it's a human issue. An animal that is abused by humans will naturally learn that humans hurt and therefore will be defensive when coming into contact with humans. I believe that when people make statements that are true, but are missing many key details the statements no longer should be held at face value.
There is unfortunately another community thinking of outlawing Pit Bulls completely. I think these decisions are all so rash and unfair. If these people simply walked into a shelter they would find so many friendly Pit Bulls needing a home and these people are taking away that chance.
If anyone needs another chance it's the Pit Bull and if anyone needs the "time out" it's the human. I don't understand how in the 20th century we allow people to abuse animals, but then blame the animals for being "mean" when really they are just using self defense.
I ask you to collect all your facts and then develop your opinion.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
"Educate, Don't Discriminate"
What do you think is the most dangerous dog out there? What do you think is the best family dog out there?
I bet your wrong with both of your answers.
Pit Bulls are actually the second best family dog to the Golden Retriever. It's unfortunate that so many inaccurate "facts" are told to the public when they just aren't fair or true.
I found a great blog: http://truthaboutpitbulls.blogspot.com
This blog shows videos and pictures of famous people who own or love Pit Bulls.
The blog also supports other websites which raise money for shelter dogs.
There are some amazing stories, such as a young Pit Bull puppy being rejected by his mother and sent to a shelter. At the shelter a mother cat took the dog "under her wing" and has been caring for the dog.
It's important to double check your opinion with facts before you make unfair judgements.
I felt that this website was really cleanly written, had many colorful pictures and interesting stories. It also has many followers and links to other websites.
It is written by many people.
This does have some adds (the followers are through Google)
Now I'll start back off from the beginning: I have always been an animal lover and i have grown up with dogs all of my life. It hurts me to see how many Pit Bulls (specifically) are abused physically and verbally. It's hard to know that so many shelter dogs are put down each week because there simply isn't enough space. It's also sad that so many dogs are abused.
My questions:
How many Pit Bulls need to be adopted?
How many Pit bulls are abused?
How many Pit Bulls attacks are there?
How many Pit Bulls are put down?
How many people own a Pit Bull?
http://thepositivepitbull.org/blog/
I found this blog off of the original blog I was reading.
This website has events, like days where people can bring their dogs to swim.
There are really great pictures of children having fun with Pit Bulls.
This blog has stories about many different people, but they are posted by the admin.
I love how this blog has the pictures of the dog and the people and then their story.
This does not have ads, but instead events for dogs.
This website has parades for Christmas and it has National Pit Bull Awareness day.
http://www.yourpitbullandyou.com/blog/
This website does have ads at the bottom, they have to do with dogs.
This is written by two people, they have many pictures and stories.
I like the name of this blog, I think it shows support to the Pit Bull community.
All of the blogs had a place to donate.
I bet your wrong with both of your answers.
Pit Bulls are actually the second best family dog to the Golden Retriever. It's unfortunate that so many inaccurate "facts" are told to the public when they just aren't fair or true.
I found a great blog: http://truthaboutpitbulls.blogspot.com
This blog shows videos and pictures of famous people who own or love Pit Bulls.
The blog also supports other websites which raise money for shelter dogs.
There are some amazing stories, such as a young Pit Bull puppy being rejected by his mother and sent to a shelter. At the shelter a mother cat took the dog "under her wing" and has been caring for the dog.
It's important to double check your opinion with facts before you make unfair judgements.
I felt that this website was really cleanly written, had many colorful pictures and interesting stories. It also has many followers and links to other websites.
It is written by many people.
This does have some adds (the followers are through Google)
Now I'll start back off from the beginning: I have always been an animal lover and i have grown up with dogs all of my life. It hurts me to see how many Pit Bulls (specifically) are abused physically and verbally. It's hard to know that so many shelter dogs are put down each week because there simply isn't enough space. It's also sad that so many dogs are abused.
My questions:
How many Pit Bulls need to be adopted?
How many Pit bulls are abused?
How many Pit Bulls attacks are there?
How many Pit Bulls are put down?
How many people own a Pit Bull?
http://thepositivepitbull.org/blog/
I found this blog off of the original blog I was reading.
This website has events, like days where people can bring their dogs to swim.
There are really great pictures of children having fun with Pit Bulls.
This blog has stories about many different people, but they are posted by the admin.
I love how this blog has the pictures of the dog and the people and then their story.
This does not have ads, but instead events for dogs.
This website has parades for Christmas and it has National Pit Bull Awareness day.
http://www.yourpitbullandyou.com/blog/
This website does have ads at the bottom, they have to do with dogs.
This is written by two people, they have many pictures and stories.
I like the name of this blog, I think it shows support to the Pit Bull community.
All of the blogs had a place to donate.
Monday, November 10, 2014
A.T.V, Snowmobiling and Boating Adventures
I have always loved going four wheeling and snowmobiling since I was a baby. I like being able to break away from the city lifestyle and go up North and that is where my passion for these machines comes from. I also love to go boating in the summer (a more city person way to spend a summer) so I added boating to my blog. Most A.T.V and Snowmobile blogs are about selling them and not about adventures; but I am hoping to find a blog at some point about the adventure aspect.
I wonder how other people enjoy their times with these machines?
Where people go?
What trails there are?
http://www.tinwheel.blogspot.com
-I loved the picture of the boats on the front page
-I love how what the person is talking about connects directly to the picture
-it is written by one person
-there are a lot of pictures to help to tell a story of their travels
-it is not sponsored
-there are advertisements
http://robisonfuentes.blogspot.com/2011/04/four-wheeler-ride.html
-There is a video with no written words
-I like how they used the video to do "all the talking"
-I think a video can almost be more interesting
-no advertisements
-not sponsored
-written by one person
-it's weird how it is made up to be an "adventure" when it is a child's plastic A.T.V., but that's what makes it funny.
http://alaskasdisappearingtourists.blogspot.com/2013/09/alaska-wilderness-4-wheeler-tours-kenai.html
-has advertisements (many)
-not sponsored
-written by one person
-many pictures
-gives suggestions of what to do in Alaska
-I really like how the blog is broken up into sections with pictures to go along, it makes it look like a website.
I wonder how other people enjoy their times with these machines?
Where people go?
What trails there are?
http://www.tinwheel.blogspot.com
-I loved the picture of the boats on the front page
-I love how what the person is talking about connects directly to the picture
-it is written by one person
-there are a lot of pictures to help to tell a story of their travels
-it is not sponsored
-there are advertisements
http://robisonfuentes.blogspot.com/2011/04/four-wheeler-ride.html
-There is a video with no written words
-I like how they used the video to do "all the talking"
-I think a video can almost be more interesting
-no advertisements
-not sponsored
-written by one person
-it's weird how it is made up to be an "adventure" when it is a child's plastic A.T.V., but that's what makes it funny.
http://alaskasdisappearingtourists.blogspot.com/2013/09/alaska-wilderness-4-wheeler-tours-kenai.html
-has advertisements (many)
-not sponsored
-written by one person
-many pictures
-gives suggestions of what to do in Alaska
-I really like how the blog is broken up into sections with pictures to go along, it makes it look like a website.
Dance Moms
After searching on the internet for blogs about the show Dance Moms I found one about their fashion. Immediately assumed that the girls probably wear extremely expensive clothing because they make money from being on the show, but they wear mostly normally priced clothing. Some of their clothes were from Forever 21 and Lulu-lemon (which is expensive, but many people wear it).
http://dancemomsfashions.tumblr.com
Many people have strong opinions about Abby (the dance teacher) they either love her or hate her. As this blog talks about Abby's fame getting to her head and how dramatic she gets when it comes to competing against The Candy Apple's.
http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/dance_moms_season_4_finale_part_2_abby_needs_ego_check_time-out-2014-10
It's clear even though there is so much pressure on these young children they can still perform extremely well. It's surprising that with all the fame, the girls still enjoy what other children do, but it seems they act more like teenagers and less like ten year olds.
http://dancemomsfunfacts.weebly.com
I have been watching Dance Moms ever since it started. As a young girl I did ballet, tap and jazz. I didn't like dance because we practiced the same routine for months for the show in the spring. I found it boring to practice the same thing over and over and that is why I love Dance Moms (they learn a new dance every week).
None of the blogs charged for reading it and only one had a really bad advertisement. The last blog is run by a young girl and the other two seem to be run by women. None of the blogs were really professional and I didn't necessarily trust their facts. The blog in the middle seemed the most legitimate and trustworthy (that was the one with an advertisement). The blog in the middle is also just written by one person. These blogs are not sponsored. The first blog is very cleanly done, in the sense that there are pictures and then words all throughout it (it's consistent). This blog is run by multiple people, but still not sponsored. This blog has an FAQ section which I liked and based solely around the girl's clothing.
-Are the children down to Earth?
-Are the Moms down to Earth?
-Is Abby truly nice?
-has T.V. changed the girl's true personalities?
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