Babysitter Dogs
Do you know what a babysitter dog is? A “babysitter dog” is the name given to pit bull terriers many, many years ago. Pit bulls were called babysitting dogs because they were loyal and loving companions to children.
We have forgotten that her story is that of a loving and loving family pet. They were treated like part of the family. They were loved and respected and gave love and respect in return. The current view of the pit bull is very different.
They are seen as aggressive and dangerous animals and have been banned in many places. Pit bulls that are aggressive have been trained by their owners to be aggressive. Their nature is to love and please the people who own them.
Our society blames the pit bulls. The blame falls squarely on the shoulders of the owners who train them to fight and be aggressive. Dogs don’t train themselves, people train them. The recent trial and conviction of Michael Vicks for dog fighting is a step in the right direction. He was held responsible for his actions and the abuse of the dogs in his care. Anyone who behaves in this way must be held accountable in the same way.
Pit bulls should not be punished for their actions because their owners trained them in inappropriate behaviors. Having a responsible dog causes very different behavior in dogs.
I hope more people will remember pit bulls as babysitting dogs in the future and give these dogs a chance to show off their loving and affectionate nature. I will rate what I am writing by saying that I own a pit bull and that there is no more loving animal than my “babysitting dog.”
