Why a Dog Becomes Evil

It’s not in the genes.

When I was looking for a dog to join my family in 2002 I never, for one moment, considered a pit bull. Not because they are inherently evil, but because they demand more attention and care than I was, and am, able to give. Between exercise and space issues, it wouldn’t have been fair to my family or the dog.

A dog is a respectful member of your family if you treat him or her that way. If don’t want a dog that will attack people, behave violently and assume a menacing stance in the presence of humans or other animals…

Don’t hit him
Don’t chain him to a post in the backyard for hours and ignore him
Don’t forget to feed him regularly
Don’t neglect to take him to the vet for regular check ups
Don’t ignore changes in his health
Don’t forget to ensure he has access to clean water
Don’t taunt him for your entertainment
Don’t neglect to play with him as a pup
Don’t give him a reason to be afraid of you

In other words, if you want a menacing dog, all you have to do is not care.

And if you’re not going to care, why did you get a pet in the first place?

If your dog is behaving badly, chances are, he learned it from you.

Visit the OSPCA for more information on the Ontario Government’s proposed legislation to ban pit bulls.

Animal cruelty is on the rise in Ontario. Labeling one group of dogs as evil only perpetuates the problem.