Ten common myths about pit bulls get debunked, from claims about their aggression to misconceptions about their behavior. The video focuses on what the breed is actually like with proper training and socialization.
Welcome to Animal Expert. In this video we'll talk about one of the most controversial dog breeds, the American Pit Bull Terrier. How many of the things people say about this dog are true and how many are false? Discover with us the 10 false myths and interesting facts about the pit bull. Despite the bad press the breed receives, not all Pitbulls are aggressive or dangerous. Remember that a dog's aggressiveness does not depend on its breed, but on its experiences, genetics and education. Therefore, it is very important to socialize and train the Pitbull correctly to stimulate it mentally achieve a balanced dog and prevent the development of behavioral problems. Many people are afraid of Pitbulls because they believe that their jaw locks when they bite. Well, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia has shown that this belief has no scientific basis and is completely false. The Pitbull's bite is exactly the same as that of any other dog. It is very difficult to measure the pressure exerted by an animal's bite. So anyone who claims that a pit bull's bite exceeds 1,600 pounds per square inch, which corresponds to 112.49 pounds per square centimeter, is is mistaken. National Geographic has conducted several studies on the subject and according to the results obtained, the pressure of a dog's bite would not exceed 320 pounds per square inch. In any case, one of the things that must be taught to a pit bull when it is a puppy is to inhibit its bite so that it learns to manage it and interact correctly with other people and animals. It is said that the pit bull's brain grows more than its skull allows, and that is why many specimens become crazy and aggressive. This myth originated in relation to the Doberman dog and over time spread to other breeds. As we said, this is a false myth, since if the brain really grew more than the skull, the dogs would die. Many people believe that the people is an unpredictable and unstable dog, which is why it can suddenly attack both strangers and people. It knows, thanks to tests carried out by the American Temperament Society, it has been shown that the People is even more stable than other dog breeds. Almost all the false myths related to this breed refer to its aggressiveness due to its history as a fighting dog. Many believe that the aggressiveness that people bulls developed at the beginning of this cruel practice through the training they received, left this predisposition to violence in its genetic code. Although it is true that they may have a slight genetic predisposition that leads to aggression towards other dogs. The Pitbull was also selected to have a particularly sociable character with people. Something that also happened with other terriers or heavy handed pit bulls. As we have already said, the aggressiveness of a people or any other dog depends mainly on its upbringing and the experiences it has had. And although there may be a small genetic factor that predisposes it to aggressiveness, this is around 10 or 20%. In fact, during the last century the Pitbull became popular as a nanny dog due to its excellent social qualities. The pitbull and hunting dogs are able to distinguish between different animals, including humans. So if they have shown aggression towards one species, they will not necessarily attack others. Nor does it mean that the dog is aggressive towards everyone. Many people think that pitbulls were born to fight because they do not feel pain. And this is a completely false myth. Pitbulls experience physical and psychological pain when they perform intense physical activity. Like any other animal. However, pain can take a back seat because other physiological responses are more important for their survival. Thus, pitbulls and other dogs can endure very painful situations due to the adrenaline of the moment. Many say that pitbulls attack other dogs and this is not true. And above all it is not correct to generalize based on a particular case. We must analyze each dog and understand it as unique since there are very social specimens and others with more difficulty relating to each other. For example, due to instinct, dominance or a lack of socialization, some people may try to attack other dogs, but not all. Peoples that have been used for fighting or that have not been properly trained must undergo a very complicated re education and rehabilitation process. Although it is true that not all of them are completely rehabilitated, many of them can be successfully re educated as long as a specific plan is followed and adapted to the needs of the dog in question. It is also essential to have the help of a specialist. Did you know that all of these were false myths or did you think they were true? If you like the video, feel free to comment and tell us what you think about people. And don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any interesting facts about animals. Until next time, experts.
