Sometimes a dog's reaction to a stranger stops everyone in their tracks. As the story goes, a family once watched their usually gentle dog transform the moment a neighbor approached. Though the man was smiling, the dog barked furiously, forcing him to back away and leave. Weeks later, according to the account, the reason became clear: the neighbor was arrested on child assault … [Read more...] about Their Dog Barked at the Smiling Neighbor, and Weeks Later They Understood Why
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Pit Bulls Rank Among the Most Even-Tempered Dog Breeds, According to Scientific Testing
Pit bulls are often misunderstood due to long-standing stereotypes, but objective data tells a very different story. According to evaluations conducted by the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS), pit bulls consistently rank among the most well-balanced and tolerant dog breeds. What the Temperament Tests Show The ATTS administers standardized temperament tests … [Read more...] about Pit Bulls Rank Among the Most Even-Tempered Dog Breeds, According to Scientific Testing