Here is a great article that is partly about the Vick dogs, but primarily about the importance of treating each and every dog like an individual, including dogs that have been bred and trained to fight other dogs. Their destinies are shaped by many factors, including genetics, opportunities, and experiences–not a single factor like training or history or DNA–and each dog is different and unique in the way it develops and learns to interact with the world. A dog’s breed means only as much or as little as we humans give it meaning.
Posted by: stopbslcom | August 20, 2010
Parade.com: Can You Teach a Bad Dog New Tricks?
Posted in Positively Popular, Rescue, Responsible Ownership, Stereotypes | Tags: abuse, adoption, advocacy, ambassador dog, breed specific legislation, dog fighting, pit bull, popular media
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