Dogs are a product of their environments, and we, as dog owners, have a responsibility to train them properly to ensure the safety of those around us. One of my mantras is "no bad breeds, just bad owners." Sadly, some breeds, including Pit Bulls, have been targeted by breed-specific legislation (BSL) that attempts to regulate or ban them in many communities throughout the United States and beyond.

BSL is generally ineffective and expensive to enforce. We need to look beyond breed and focus on the owners who encourage bad behavior in their pets. Here is why Pit Bulls don't deserve a bad rap.

Years ago, Pit Bulls had a completely different label, that of "Nanny Dog." In fact, in the 30's and 40's, the Nanny Dog was viewed as the dog to keep children safe. So how did the Pit Bull become so feared and the target of such discrimination?...

It is ironic that Pit Bulls were considered the number one family dog at the turn of the 18th century and now they are vilified in so many communities.