LOL. If I actually abused my dog, I certainly

• This is a picture of the abused, beaten into submission - dog that wears a shock collar.
  • Um, exactly where is the shock collar? I see a regular collar here. - nm
    • He ONLY wears it outside and ONLY - when necessary. NM
    • once the dog is trained...why would - tinkerbell
  • I was reluctant to open this... - tinkerbell
    • LOL. If I actually abused my dog, I certainly - would not post him on the net but
  • I WORE my dog's collar before I ever put it on her. - not abusive
    • But with spray bottle you have to be with dog 24/7. - Collar gives correction when you are not there. nm
  • Still entitled to my opinion: Shocking animals is cruel, period. - Sad, so very, very sad
    • Not really shock, more like static..sm - dog lover
    • Do you feel that way about the ones used for underground fences too? (sm) - NCMT
    • You need to get an INFORMED opinion, IMHO. - nm
      • I have one. Worked for a vet clinic. I know. - Sad, so very, very sad
        • My VET was the one who recommended it! - Get a grip!
        • I worked for vet for over 30 year and I use one. My - vets would refer clients to me for info on collars
  • Cute! Here is another dog who wears one - SM - ERMT
    • OHHHHH....soo sweet! - tinkerbell
      • Her name is Kodiak. She is a retired police & search & rescue dog - ERMT
    • What a nice looking dog. - She is very lucky to have you
  • Maybe we should call them "remote correction - collars", RCC, so people who dont know better
    • wont run off about things they know nothing about. - If knew how to use correctly, wouldn't go off o
  • I also have a blue heeler mix. sm - Me
  • That's a pretty dog and I'm sorry you got bashed - some people are off the deep end
    • Thank you for your nice post. - My dog is obviously very happy.
      • Looks like a happy pup to me! - sm
      • Australian Cattle Dog? What a wonderful picture of an s/m - Animal Lover
        • 3/4 Red Australian Cattle dog, 1/4 Blue - Australian Cattle dog
          • Thanks for the info. He sure is a doll with such a s/m - Animal Lover

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Again I refer to the web site I have posted which gives statistics regarding pit bull ownership by criminals.  I don't think it would be a leap of logic to suggest that if they are the #1 most abused dogs, it is because they are the #1 breed of dog owned by criminals.  Of course I am not suggesting that you or blondie are criminals, but I would hope that you could at least admit that a large percentage of pit bulls are owned by those involved in drugs and other crimes, with the purpose of attacking and/or intimidating  others in their criminal circle. 

There are countless other breeds capable of providing the same companionship and loyalty and unconditional love as a pit bull, but without the strength and aggression to kill human beings. 

Did you read on the web site about the 24-year-old woman who was killed in her own bed by her 2 pit bulls she had raised since puppyhood?  Nobody knows what happened, but these were her two babies, and yet then turned on her and killed her.  It is believed that she could have had a seizure, as she was epileptic.  Why would a dog perceive their master lying in bed having a seizure (if indeed that is what happened) as a threat, and why would they kill her?  What set them off?  Ask yourself THAT question. 

If pit bulls were the only loyal dog or the only loving dog available to own, I could maybe understand the risk all you owners are taking.  But that is just not the case.  There are so many other breeds with which you can form that same bond, without the terrible risks.