It’s unfair to judge a dog by its breed. Their behavior is more about the way they’re raised than their genetic makeup… but that doesn’t stop many dogs from suffering from negative stereotypes.
Unfortunately, pit bulls have gained a bad reputation for being aggressive which has resulted in them becoming the most-common dog breed in shelters.
Pit bulls are often discriminated against, but they shouldn’t be. Most pit bulls are just as loving and loyal as any other dog breed, and can do well with kids and other animals.
One police officer who initially stereotype these dogs had a sudden change of perception after one “arrest.”
When Officer Travis Frost got a call in 2018 about a dangerous dog on the prowl, he anticipated that it would attack him when he arrived. Upon arrival, he found the canine relaxingly lying down on someone’s lawn.
“Travis stated he had left his patrol unit’s door ajar so if the dog was vicious and came after him, he could quickly jump back in,” an officer recorded.
Even though the dog was running towards him, he tail was wagging happily. The officer managed to pet the dog, who clearly welcomed his help.
Officer Frost was overjoyed when the dog willingly hopped into the patrol car and took a seat in the front–old friends they were. The ride was enjoyable for both of them, with Officer Frost taking photos while the dog looked out contentedly at all that passed by outside.
After this event, Frost realized that people make assumptions about dogs based on their breed and appearance. He felt bad that such a sweet dog was being stereotyped in this way.
Officer Frost stated in a Facebook post that though one should be weary of any dog they are not familiar with, pit bulls specifically shouldn’t be written off as aggressive. He continued by saying that some pit bulls, like the one he encountered this morning, can be loving dogs.
As it turns out, this pit bull has a family of his own and had just gotten out when he was found.
The dog’s owner did microchip him, but the information was old, so it became more difficult to find him. Fortunately, he was soon picked up by the animal care center nearby.
The most important thing is that this dog has a caring owner who raised and trained him properly.
We are grateful to this police officer for returning this dog home safely and also sharing an important message: pit bulls aren’t automatically aggressive just because they are pit bulls. Show your support by sharing if you agree!
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