Do you know that during the early part of the twentieth century, Pit Bulls were considered one of the most popular pets for families?

There are so many myths surrounding this canine breed, so much so that many potential pet owners are hesitant to bring home a Pit Bull puppy.

However, the truth is, Pit Bulls are just like any other breed of dog; they may exhibit aggression and attack when provoked. Aggressive behavior in dogs may be triggered by a variety of reasons including improper handling, presence of a health problem, poor socialization, and inadequate training.

Knowing your dog well enough will alert you of any changes in behavior including warning signs that are usually manifested before they bite or attack.

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Part of the reason dogs sniff so much is because they are identifying smells to objects or to people.

Dogs have very sharp memories, but it is largely due to their sense of smell and the ability to recall a smell and what it is associated to.

Some things that dogs sniff at makes us cringe, like old dirty sneaker, dirty underwear, and sometimes the embarrassment of sniffing in a man or woman’s personal area.

Dogs recall people’s scents and may not come in contact with a certain person for months, but when the dog is around that person again, the person’s scent is familiar, so the dog knows right away this is not a stranger.

Dogs can also detect odors that we cannot and they are again able to hold the memory of that particular smell.

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