Government investigating rise in pitbull attacks in South Africa

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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has met with pitbull breeders trying to find what is fuelling the rise in attacks in South Africa.

The recent trail of vicious pit bull attacks that have cost life and limb is a matter of concern to everyone.

At the weekend, it was reported that a man was mauled to death by a pit bull at a tavern in Mogwase in the North West. Sonntag said well-bred pit bulls can be excellent household pets and are known to be great with children. “It is important that one trains the animals, and more importantly, is the development of a bond between the animal and human. This strengthens the relationship while also making the animal more obedient to commands. This is important because the more time you spend with the animals, the more socialised it becomes, and the more you are able to understand its behaviour,” he said.

Sonntag said that breed-specific legislation banning certain breeds of dogs has not been successful anywhere in the world. Appalsamy said the country is divided along owners who say pit bulls are excellent pets, while others have lost loved ones through attacks.

 

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It is due to the high corruption rate.

Is it a rise in attacks, or a rise in awareness and reported cases?

They should probably investigate how many of these 'attacks' we due to people being where they are not ment to be! A pitbull is a beautiful dog! People are the problem

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