09-3-2011 at 6:29 PM

We already have several APBT debate threads. They are my favorite breed for many reasons, including their stable temperaments.<br /> <br /> But it is not all in how you raise them. Genetics do play a part in a dog's temperament. Yes you can take a good dog and make them bad, but some things will pop up in a dog raised well. <br /> <br /> For example my boy Dakota was heavily socialized as a puppy, he was used for rehab of fearful dogs and dog aggressive dogs. But when he turned 2 years old, he no longer tolerated other dogs and became aggressive towards them. Not one bad experience happened to trigger such. So I researched genetics. I've trained him a lot since and we can walk through crowded areas with other dogs without a problem but he still does not tolerate interactions from other dogs. <br /> <br /> Some things are genetically hardwired into dogs, such as the Border Collie's unique way of herding.<br /> <br /> Here are some other debates<br /> http://www.alacritysim.com/forums.php?boardid=7772&category=Debate&s=20&np=4<br /> <br /> And <br /> http://www.alacritysim.com/forums.php?boardid=6449&category=Debate&s=40&np=4