WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A PIT BULL OWNER?
As a Pit Bull owner, you have certain responsibilities. Responsibility to your dog (to keep him/her out of trouble), responsibility to other dogs’ and cats’ owners (to keep their dogs and cats safe from your dog if he/she is dog/cat aggressive), and responsibility to the Pit Bull breed (to keep your dog from causing more negative headlines). You must also follow all the laws of your state and municipality in regard to Pit Bull ownership. Most of a dog’s actions are instinctive. A dog will react to situations according to what his instincts tell him unless these instincts are overridden by the consistent training and socialization he needs to receive from his owner throughout his life. You need to attend obedience training with your dog and keep him/her under control at all times so he/she will be an ambassador for the breed. Please also read our treatise on Responsible Pit Bull Ownership.
