There's a two lane highway between Laramie, Wyoming and Fort Collins, Colorado that has the reputation of being the most dangerous in the state.
Although the highway doesn't experience any more accidents than others in the area, the accidents that do occur are more likely to be head-on crashes and therefore, much more deadly.
The same thing goes for Pit Bulls.
Although they are no more likely to bite people then say, a Chihuahua, when they do, it is usually a very serious injury.
Chihuahua's, on the other hand, have quite a reputation for being biters, but you don't see them in the media because no one's ever died from a Chihuahua attack.
The point, is that when driving down 287 between Laramie and Fort Collins, you have an added responsibility to your passengers and to others on that road to be more cautious than on other two lane highways.
Driving with your lights on in the daytime and understanding that it may take longer to get to where you're going due to an 18-wheeler should be understood and accepted.
Being in a hurry on that highway will only get you killed.
The same goes with owning a Pit Bull.
You have an added responsibility to your friends and family and those who live around your dog, to take extra steps to ensure that the dog will not become aggressive.
Ensuring that the dog is from docile and well-adjusted parents is a start and taking the time to ensure that the dog is well socialized and well exercised is equally important.
I've met very wonderful Pit Bulls and I've been scared by different breeds in the past.
Pit Bull bans may be unfair and cruel, but the Pit Bull owners need to take a proactive approach in showing others that Pit Bulls can make wonderful family pets.
Understand that they may not be for the first time owner and that there is an added responsibility attached to the ownership of one is the first step in helping to save this beautiful breed from unnecessary breed bans.
Although the highway doesn't experience any more accidents than others in the area, the accidents that do occur are more likely to be head-on crashes and therefore, much more deadly.
The same thing goes for Pit Bulls.
Although they are no more likely to bite people then say, a Chihuahua, when they do, it is usually a very serious injury.
Chihuahua's, on the other hand, have quite a reputation for being biters, but you don't see them in the media because no one's ever died from a Chihuahua attack.
The point, is that when driving down 287 between Laramie and Fort Collins, you have an added responsibility to your passengers and to others on that road to be more cautious than on other two lane highways.
Driving with your lights on in the daytime and understanding that it may take longer to get to where you're going due to an 18-wheeler should be understood and accepted.
Being in a hurry on that highway will only get you killed.
The same goes with owning a Pit Bull.
You have an added responsibility to your friends and family and those who live around your dog, to take extra steps to ensure that the dog will not become aggressive.
Ensuring that the dog is from docile and well-adjusted parents is a start and taking the time to ensure that the dog is well socialized and well exercised is equally important.
I've met very wonderful Pit Bulls and I've been scared by different breeds in the past.
Pit Bull bans may be unfair and cruel, but the Pit Bull owners need to take a proactive approach in showing others that Pit Bulls can make wonderful family pets.
Understand that they may not be for the first time owner and that there is an added responsibility attached to the ownership of one is the first step in helping to save this beautiful breed from unnecessary breed bans.
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