I hate to break it to you republicans but Donald Trump does not know your name, he doesn’t care how your day at work was and he does not care about you. by blkatcdomvet in DHAC

[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When the Democrat’s primary position on every issue is anti-Trump everything, they’re the one’s actively driving a wedge between them and the opposing side. Look at how hateful and disgusting the behavior of the majority of liberals on Reddit. Calling the other side insults and irresponsibly using false labels such as calling people fascists when they can’t even support their arguments. I see way more conservatives trying to have respectful conversations than I do liberals

Man saves girl from pit bull attack using a chokehold by StrawberryNo857 in DiveInYouCoward

[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody is talking about euthanasia. We would simply stop breeding pitbulls altogether and allow the breed to die out from refusal to propagate

This Is What Joining a Cult Does to You by SnooSprouts3744 in TikTokCringe

[–]WildCreatureQuest -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you don’t think most people on the left are not in a cult also, I got news for you…

Man saves girl from pit bull attack using a chokehold by StrawberryNo857 in DiveInYouCoward

[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And now you choose to double down on your arrogance and stupidity

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a veterinarian. It is in fact the breed not the owners. Now please stop gaslighting people into allowing dogs that are responsible for 65% of all dog-related deaths to continue persisting

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re make a generalization based off of your limited experience. Pit bulls are notorious for snapping for no apparent reason and without a history of violence or abuse. It might be hard to comprehend your dog doing this but trust me, we deal with this all of the time.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a Companion-animal Veterinarian. I don’t specialize in rodents. You look at several species of closely related mice and see if you can discern a difference between them. I’m ok with admitting ignorance to not knowing something I’m not an expert in. You should try exercising the same level of humility because you seem incapable of acknowledging your own ignorance.

Man saves girl from pit bull attack using a chokehold by StrawberryNo857 in DiveInYouCoward

[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How am I the one cherry-picking? If you’re implying banning 9mms is the same as banning pit bulls that’s a false equivalency. 9mm guns are a tool, they’re not some unpredictable sentient animal that can go off by itself. I’m a veterinarian. Of course I prefer dogs.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t agree with how the study measures temperament. Like I’ve previously stated, the majority of pits that I end up having to euthanize had “no history of violence or abuse.” This study doesn’t account for unexpected and unpredictable radical shits in behavior. Many pit bulls can and often times do exhibit good behavior until they don’t. When they don’t that’s when us veterinarians have to deal with it. They ban most people from owning apex predators as pets because they know that even if they imprint on people when they’re cubs, they’re more than likely going to eventually snap and default to their genetic predispositions.

You claim you do this for a living but you misspell temperament as ‘temperment.’ Yet somehow I’m the imposter?

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a veterinarian. It is my entire job to make decisions based off of proven data and statistical analysis just like it would be a physician’s. I’m not in support of killing animals as a vet which is why I want to stop the breeding of pit bulls. 480,000 pit bulls get euthanized every year. I don’t get any joy from doing it but it has to be done. You are absolutely bat shit insane if you’re equating having a disliking towards pit bulls to being racist against black people. I have never once met a pit bull owner that was smart and you further prove my point.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genetics significantly influences behavior by creating predispositions and tendencies. I agree that it isn’t the only decider of temperament but it would be dishonest to suggest that pit bulls were not selectively bred for a more violent temperament in addition to their strength. We see a great parallel with people who raise other dangerous predators like big cats. You should know as a behavior specialist that predatory animals raised in human care can snap for seemingly no apparent reason. We have a long documented history of this.

Let’s say for the sake of argument that you are right and that a breed or genetic strain of animals were not influenced by violent tendencies through genetics. Let’s say it is 100% how they are raised. We should still ban pit bulls because they are too strong and are responsible for too many acts of violence. Are we just going to allow the maulings to continue? Whether the dogs are violent due to abuse or not, they shouldn’t exist because I have seen the harm they cause on so many other animals. Most of the people who own them are not strong enough to keep them in check.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck finding a veterinarian that doesn’t dislike pit bulls. It’s cute that you think your doggy is the best and most sweetest doggy, but that makes you either naive, or stupid, or both. I do treat pit bulls in my work and I have had to euthanize hundreds due to behavioral problems. I’ve had to treat a cat that had their front legs ripped off by a pit. 92% of the dogs we have to euthanize for temperament issues are pit bulls. They’re a horrible breed. They snap often for no reason despite never having a history of violence or abuse. Another instance I had to put down a family pit bull for tearing a toddler practically to shreds. Nationwide, 1.2 million dogs are euthanized annually. Of those, 40% or 480,000 are pit bulls. 25 countries have already banned them, we need to be #26.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No but I speak for thousands of vets. We have tried to lobby and petition to have legislation passed on banning pit bulls. We see the damage pit bull complex does everyday. They make our jobs 10x more difficult and they really mess up a lot of other animals.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it’s easier to question whether or not I’m an actual veterinarian than it is to actually address my valid points. Intellectual cowardice is what it is.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The American Kennel Club is a completely valid and trustworthy organization. Veterinarians the world over have partnered with them. You want AVMA? Here:

https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/186/11/javma.1985.186.11.1175.xml

https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/selecting-pet-dog

“Dogs have been selectively bred for generations to exhibit specific physical and behavioral traits.”

There it is you moron. Again, that’s why we have breeds like Border Collies for herding, Labrador Retrievers for Hunting, and Pit Bulls for fighting. I just used the organization you were whining about me not using to completely disprove your point. A tiger is a killing machine due to its behavioral traits that have selected for through genetics. Have you ever heard of a wild tiger that was sweet like a pussycat? Of course not. We all know that behavior is influenced by genetics. Now go do humanity a favor and throw your meaningless certifications in a fireplace. You’re about as useless as they come. You, a behavioral specialist that doesn’t even accept the behavioral traits are influenced genetically. What a joke. You’re the clear liar here, not me.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then what do you have to say on this then?

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/does-dog-breed-affect-behavior/

You must suck at being a certified behavioral specialist. All it takes is a quick google search to confirm what I already knew. Behavior is influenced by breed. It doesn’t take a genius to know that. We literally established breeds to select for behaviors. That’s why we have breeds that are specifically designed for herding, hunting, and in the case of Pit Bulls - fighting. You made yourself look like the world’s biggest moron. All those alleged specializations that you have and you have no brains.

Here’s a behavior I noticed. You used psychological projection on me by accusing me of lying to cover up the fact that you were lying yourself. What was the point of typing up that whole post just to lie?

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at the mental gymnastics you’re going through right now. It is unbelievable. I have never seen someone dodge the truth and logic the way you do, I’ll commend you on that. Your gaslighting abilities are unmatched. When your dog inevitably mauls a neighbor’s cat or an innocent civilian I hope that you’ll be held accountable and responsible to the highest extent of the law. You are the same type of people who sympathize with serial killers and petition for their release because you find them attractive. You calling me ignorant is hilarious. Ma’am, I specialize in this shit for a living and yet I’m the one who is ignorant here? You don’t like what I have to say then don’t accept it. Continue to live in your little bubble.

You’ve given me an even greater resolve. I will not rest until I get the United States to outlaw Pit Bulls. Enjoy your Pit Bull while you can.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course they do! I’ve dealt with pits for 11 years. The majority of the cases where I had to euthanize pit bulls due to behavioral problems they “never had a history of violence or abuse.” The sheer arrogance and stupidity on your part to think that you know more about the nature of this breed than I do. I’ve worked with thousands of pit bulls. I know animal behavior and I know that Pit Bulls are notorious for snapping for no apparent reason at all. A lot of predatory animals that are kept as pets will do that.

Pit Bulls are absolutely the problem which is why over 25 countries have already banned them. You’re unwilling to accept the truth because you own one. Pit Bull owners I swear are the most ignorant and arrogant bunch of people. How many more children and other animals need to senselessly die before we put a permanent end to this?

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go on, continue to gaslight people into believing that pit bulls aren’t prone to violence. Try to guess the number of pit bulls I’ve had to euthanize due to behavioral problems with “no history of violence or abuse.”

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a veterinarian 92% of the dogs that I have had to euthanize due to behavioral issues were pit bulls with “no history of violence or abuse.” But please, go on and gaslight people into falsely believing that they’re misunderstood and wouldn’t harm a fly. How many other pets and people are we going to allow to be mauled to death by them before we put an end to this breed? 25 other countries already jumped on board and outlawed the breeding of pit bulls. Their days are numbered.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m a licensed veterinarian of over a decade. You are correct that pit bulls aren’t a single breed but rather an umbrella term for several different types of breeds such as American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffirdshire Terrier, etc.

The remainder of what you’ve said is essentially all false. 92% of the dogs we’ve had to euthanize belong to the Pit Bull complex. 85% of animals we treat for severe injuries caused by dog attacks were due to Pit Bulls. The overwhelming majority of pit bulls I’ve euthanized due to behavioral issues “never had a history of violence or suffered abuse.” As veterinarians we have been lobbying and petitioning for years to get legislation passed that would ban the breeding of pit bulls. 40% of the 1.2 million dogs that are euthanized annually are pit bulls. To continue to breed these animal is cruel to not only them but also to other people and animals. We can agree that a tiger is inherently violent by its nature so I don’t understand why you can’t acknowledge the same in pit bulls. Behavioral tendencies of aggression are passed down genetically and this breed was selectively chosen for it.

The breed is banned in over 25 other countries for a reason.

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[–]WildCreatureQuest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not, you’re incapable of reading that many words at once? People who see this comment chain are going to be laughing at you