DLE- Getting The Word Out

       I am going to start my first post by asking all my followers in and around Springfield, Mo not to panic and to calmly participate as people's questions get answered about our Breed Specific Legislation and other related subjects. There are a lot of crazy rumors out there and it is time to clear the air. After attending the the Animal Issues Task Force meetings for over a year, and listening to what everyone from concerned citizens to Animal Control employees to city officials has to say, I believe the Task Force has come up with the best proposal possible. As much as I would like to see the BSL disappear tonight, if we don't take our time changing to a Potentially Dangerous Dog, Dangerous Dog, and Irresponsible Owner Legislation we could end up supporting the irresponsible people who put us in this position today.
        I can be just as passionate as the next Pit Bull lover, but I am going to keep my filter on and act like an adult. Those of you that know me can stop laughing now. I have done very well with some of our biggest adversaries in the past year. I have actually learned a lot from them, especially about how people rationalize BSL. (I am in no way saying I agree with the rationalization, but I do understand it better). I would also like to ask our entire Pit Bull community to sit back and listen before getting upset like we did six years ago. The two sides actually agree that no one wants dangerous dogs running around mauling children. So we have to pull up our big girl (or boy) pants and get educated. Telling stories about how wonderful our dogs are isn't going to stop someone, who has never seen a Pit, from being scared. Helping them to understand about dog behavior, temperament, owner mentality, and responsible pet ownership is gonna be our ticket to freedom. Don't get defensive. Send people to the blog where we can answer questions. Some questions may seem stupid to bully owners, but people who don't live our lives can't know all the same things as us. I'm not going to allow any bullying. (No pun intended).

      The questions and comments will be answered to the best of my abilities as a professional dog trainer, behavior modification expert, mother, and Pit Bull owner. Please look at the links to the left and read the proposals the AITF has almost finalized. Don't forget to sign up to join DLE email list. People can ask questions and make comments and suggestions below, or if you would like to stay anonymous you can email me at dlepitgirl@gmail.com. I have blogs with current questions in the works. Thank you for taking the time to join DLE...