Home Page › Blog › Can a Pit Bull Be a Service Dog?
Latest Posts
How to Bring a Service Dog to Disneyland
Trained service dogs are more than welcome to join their handlers at Disneyland. In this guide, we’ll explain Disneyland’s policies and give practical advice for bringing a service dog to Disneyland for the first time. Disneyland’s Service Dog Policies The Magic Kingdom is happy to welcome trained service dogs across most park locations! They kindly […]
Read More
Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
Yes! Dogs can safely enjoy tomatoes, but there are a few risks to be aware of so you can feed your dog responsibly. Fully ripe tomatoes (without the stems and leaves) can actually have nutrients that are good for your pup. Tomatoes have chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant that can have anti-inflammatory effects in cells. They’re […]
Read More
Can a Primary Care Doctor Write an ESA Letter?
Your family doctor, also called a primary care physician (PCP), can write a letter recommending an emotional support animal. We’ll explain what legally gives them that ability and explore what better options might be available for you. Why are Physicians Able to Write an ESA Letter? To turn your pet into an emotional support animal, […]
Read More
Hi, i was wondering how much a service Pitbull would be, so i can save up to get one?
Shame on you. There are dozens of news stories about pit bulls killing their epileptic owners during a seizure. Very easy to google.
There’s nothing a pit bull does that can’t be done better by another breed. Why take the risk?
@John
I’ve been working with dogs, both military and civilian, for 14 years. I always discourage pit bulls as a service dog, but also as a casual pet in general. They need a lot of supervision and should never be around children unsupervised. The alleged ‘misconceptions’ aren’t pulled out of thin air. The breed was designed to attack without warning, and that’s exactly what they [have the potential to] do.
Just as John said, there are countless articles of Pit Bulls maiming and/or killing other dogs, small children, and even their own owners (especially in the event of having a seizure). It’s unrealistic and irresponsible to expect service dog level training with a breed that’s been bred for the opposite. Choose a more suitable option!
The American Bully is literally bred to be a companion dog with an even temperament . They would be the perfect service dog . I think guys are putting all dogs with a certain face into one group. Now a purebred APBT wouldn’t be the best service dog because like you said it’s bred to be a game dog. When talking about the bull breeds I think you need to be more specific on which one you are talking about because certain bull breeds are literally bred for temperament. All it takes is google to learn the different bull breeds and their temperaments etc . It’s funny how everything is a Pitbull but when it comes to other breeds they make sure to categorize the individual breeds Ex. golden retrievers vs Labradors retrievers
@David actually if you would do a little research about the pits original reason for being bred, then you would know that they were bred to be a ‘nanny’ dog. If you have been working with dogs for 14 yrs you should surely know this. What about the other breeds that have bad names for themselves?? Oh yeah we don’t want to talk about that because, well why would we. Let’s just attack this one breed. SMH 🤦🏼♀️ shame on all of you!
People who fall for the nanny dog myth need only look at the name: Pit Bull. They were originally used for bull baiting, where they attacked and gored bulls, hence where the bull part comes from. They were later bred for fighting other dogs and animals in pits, where the pit part comes from.
Stfu and research well. Pitbulls do whay the owner wants them to do because they want to please their owner. There isn’t such thing as a bad breed but there is a bad owner.
You are full of it. An animal inherently bred to be violent will overall be violent. Exceptions for sure but exceptions only.
I had a Pit Bull and he was the best dog I ever had. He would go up to little children to get pets from them, he would go to other dogs to play with them ( not to kill them), he was well mannered when it came to other people! He would sit on my lap like he was a lap dog!! It is the owner who turns these dogs into the vicious dogs everyone thinks they are!! If you are good to your dog and treat them well and not train them to attack people or other animals, then they will not attack! They are like any other dog breed. Check out the list of vicious dogs, you will see that there are Chow’s, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinchures, Dalmatians, ect. All of these or any dog for that matter can attack. The Pit Bull was used as a service dog in WWI!! Please do your research before voicing your opinion! I would not have any other breed for a pet and I am looking into getting a Pit Bull for a service dog!
My pup is so sweet she loves me and loves making me happy..I’m get up in age and since she’s five mos now was wondering if she would make a good service dog for me
You stupid my dog guards my kid better than anybody
That’s what a Houston woman said a few years bckd until she got home and opened the door to her sweet dog wagging of his hind quarters with a smeared face in blood, and her baby half eaten on the floor. Lovely dog to have guarding your kids. You should be tested for stupid.
You are so unbelievably misinformed it’s insane. I’ve worked in veterinary medicine for equal amount of time as your “professional” experience. I’ve been bitten and lunged at more times than I’m sure anyone else on this thread. Let me tell you, the majority of those dogs were husky’s and shepherds.
I’m also a dog trainer as well, and proud owner of three bully breeds. People choose to make them fight dogs because of their LOYALTY. You all are way too ignorant.
BLAME THE OWNER – NOT THE BREED.
Ignorance at its finest! Cats will eat their humans if they die in the home and not found, do we band those? All dogs are capable of attacking or harming someone or something. Not just pitties. Get over yourself!
Pitbulls happen to be very affectionate towards their owners, as long as you treat them with the respect they deserve. I am a proud owner of a American Pitbull terrier and he has never shown any sigh of aggression towards humans and/or pets. If you believe what other people put about them then you are missing out on an everlasting friendship.
That Is Not True. Again, Fake News! My Pitt Bull Alerted Me When I Was Going To Take An Attack. Where In The News Did You Read This? Shame On You! Google It.
What risk would one be talking by choosing a pity? Ive raised several pits, Rotties, German Shepherdsa and my most recent American blue nose bully who now is a service dog. If people would stop believing everything on the internet, and have real life experience then maybe false information can change what false media portraits.
Pit bulls should not be allowed to be a service animal. They are an aggressive breed. You hear of people all the time bites by pit bulls.
You can bite my head off if you’d like but I’m an epileptic I’ve had epilepsy for years and the 1 dog who was there when I had him was a pitbull. My daughter was 2 and she was around him all the time she even rode him for god sakes!! It’s people like you that give pitbulls a bad name! You and bad owners who treat them like shit and abuse them to the point where they think the only thing to turn to is violence because they don’t know love!! It happens with all breeds also and not just pit bulls. I know your post is old but reading this really makes me mad! I’m looking into getting another pitbull as a service animal and I have epilepsy, heart failure and chronic back pain. Oh and a 7 year old but she’s excited. Maybe you and other need to actually have an experience with a pitbull who comes from a good home and a good owner.
I am currently fostering a pitty. He is a very loving dog but VERY rambunctious. I was wondering if you could point me in the direction for a handler in or near Newnan, GA that I can get him trained. I don’t want to have to give him up because of his behavior but if I don’t get him trained soon, it may be too late for him. I have just been diagnosed with severe anxiety and thought maybe I could do this instead of giving him up.
Alexis Jones is a trainer +17702120800
I have 2 pit bulls a mother and daughter and I have several disabilities I was a cna an injured my back in 2000 what’s left me disabled I can never work again I’ve also been in abusive relationships which have cause me to have PTSD severe I also have severe anxiety I have phobia I’m going outside by myself being home alone by myself I cannot be an enclosed area I can’t be around crowds I have a fear of storms severe storms I have severe panic attacks and my therapist and doctor both wrote letters of recommendation that I am to have my dogs for the rest of my life I am trying to find somebody to train them for service dogs as I’m on a limited income and really can’t afford a lot so if anybody knows of a place that will work with me please let me know thank
I’ve also been denied housing even with the recommendation of my doctors I know there is a ordinance on breed specification but according to Tenant Resource even with a letter from your doctor or therapist you are not to be denied and I’ve been denied twice and I’m supposed to be out of my my trailer that I rent by the end of the month which I will become homeless and have no vehicle so if anyone else has any recommendations or could help me with the situation of having both my pitbulls trained for service dogs please contact me at my email thank you
I am sure it has been said a thousand times already. So here is 1001. THERE ARE NO BAD BREEDS, ONLY BAD OWNERS! Except chihuahuas, those things have been making people question evolution AND intelligent design for centuries.