Myth: they can’t be ‘nanny dogs’ and are good as guard dogs

Due to their strong body, people believe that pit bulls are good as guard dogs and can’t be around children because they are aggressive, but it seems that this is just a false rumor. Back in 1900, pit bulls were very popular due to their friendly personality and loyalty and people considered them perfect as “nanny dogs”. 

Actually, animal experts say that pit bulls can’t make good guard dogs because of their friendly and relaxing attitude which makes them see an intruder as a friend rather than a possible danger. Many people used to adopt this dog breed in the past, but as dog fights became popular, their adoption rate began to decline and misconceptions about them increased.

However, you can adopt a pit bull even if you have children, but as with any other dog breed or other pets, it’s important to supervise them and limit their interaction, because animals have instinctive behaviors and children aren’t aware that what they are doing may be wrong – and yes, this rule applies to every type of pet. If you don’t monitor your kids and pet, they can even be attacked by a cat… or vice versa. 

Myth: they can’t provide emotional support

In general, people believe that golden retrievers make great therapy dogs, but according to animal experts, pit bulls are as good as them to provide emotional support for people who have suffered tragic experiences. Pit bulls can help people in need feel happier, exercise more and form emotional bonds as well. 

People who want to take advantage of some dog therapies, especially Americans, understand that pit bulls have a bad reputation, but they are actually good dogs with friendly personalities. For example, in 2013, the American Human Society awarded an American Her Dog prize to a pit bull named Elle, because she was the best therapy dog out ​​there.

So, it’s important to understand that pit bulls aren’t as aggressive as you might think and can provide emotional support to anyone in need.