Many teachers have faced unruly students. Imagine the difficulty when the classroom is composed of pit bulls.
An Omaha, NE ordinance requires all pit bulls to be muzzled in public unless they pass a canine “good citizen” test which the Nebraska Humane Society is offering.
The dogs must tolerate distractions, loud noise and people running. They also [...]
Pit Bulls Have Class
Published in December 20th, 2008
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Duo of Dogs In Sweden Crash Car
Published in November 16th, 2008
After a recent story that depicted a pit bull shifting the gears of a vehicle at a car wash (http://www.petandanimalnews.com/2008/11/08/pit-bull-takes-car-for-a-wash-and-a-ride/), the beginnings of a trend may have spread to Europe.
On Friday, November 7, homeowners in the town of Skurup, Sweden found that their car had been taken and crashed through a fence and then stopped [...]
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Will Be Missing a Defending Champion
Published in October 6th, 2008
Wallace, a pit bull, was the exception to the border collies and Australian cattle dogs entered in last years freestyle Frisbee event of the 10th Purina Incredible Dog Challenge.
Wallace, however, trotted away from the competition as champion.
Andrew Yori of Rochester, MN was looking forward to his pet defending his crown. Unfortunately, Wallace’s appetite has kept [...]
“Vick Pit Bull” Gentle At Heart
Published in September 10th, 2008
Red, Pit Bull Formerly Owned By Michael Vick
In many people’s minds, pit bulls have negative reputations. The seizure of 47 of these dogs from the highly publicized dog-fighting operation run by Michael Vick brought the spotlight on these animals again. With that spotlight came sympathy for the dogs.
Three of the dogs ended up at the Monterey [...]
