Does forcing a Pit Bull to hang from a tree branch make him aggressive?
No. Tugging at a tree branch is fun for a pit bull (but it’s not good for his teeth!). Many bull breeds show an inbred desire to grasp and hold — a leftover trait from the days when they worked on farms and used as ‘Butcher’s Dogs’ to grab onto the noses of bulls (i.e. “Take the bull by the nose”). This natural work drive shows up today in an enthusiastic desire to play Tug-o-War and to grab onto hanging objects like tree branches, ropes, etc. Many responsible pit bull owners provide safely designed ‘Spring Poles’ for their dog’s enjoyment and to allow them to burn off steam while excercising this natural ability. The result is a calmer happier, better exercised dog.
