Wood County Villiage Bans Pit Bulls

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Posted: 5:13 AM Apr 28, 2008
Last Updated: 8:14 AM Apr 28, 2008

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Pit bulls and pit bull mixes are no longer welcome in one Central Wisconsin village.

The Wood County village of Arpin has amended its dog ordinance to ban the breeds after a number of complaints from residents.

Village president John Esser says there was a discussion about whether it was fair to single out one breed, but it was only a short talk.

Dogs of that breed that were already registered with the village as of April 1 are exempted from the amendment. But if one were to attack a person, it would also be banned.

In 2003 Neillsville approved a similar ban, a year after five serious dog bites involving pit bulls were reported.

Wausau also discussed a pit bull ban but it later made the ban more general to outlaw what it called dangerous animals. Those are defined as animals that approach or chase humans and other animals in a menacing fashion, or that bite or inflict injury.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:48 PM
In recent years, pit bulls have gained more than just a foothold in the public awareness. Unscrupulous breeding and negative media attention have resulted in many apartment complexes, neighborhoods and even counties imposing bans on the breed, citing them as "inherently dangerous" to the public. But did you know that pit bulls, despite the fact that they were originally bred to fight with each other, were also bred to be trustworthy and friendly to people? These dogs actually earned the nickname "nursemaid's dog," because they are so reliable with young children.

Posted by: amanda Location: almena on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:36 PM
i am so sick of hearing how pitbulls should be extinct my mother in law has a pit bull and she is the most wonderful dog that they have its not just the breed its how the people raise them. her pitbull is on hand commands and is awesome with my children. any dog can attack i bet if you look at the pitbulls that have attacked sometime in their lifes they have been abused and in my opinion any dog that attacks there shouldnt be a second chance for the dog they shouldnt quarinteen them they should be put down right then and there.

Posted by: anon Location: stevens point on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Pit bulls are like any other dog, with proper care and attention they can be wonderful companions. If they are mishandled, taught, or abused they are going to lash out. Don't blame the breed for something that people do...

Posted by: KC Location: durand on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I think people with such closed minds are rediculous. Pit bulls are not harmful dogs. Any dog can be trained to do harm. So if certain people feel that pit bulls are a problem maybe they should take a look at the world. If you would read up and actually research this dog you would find out that actually they where not breed to fight or kill. What happens is that there are to many irresponsible dog owners who look at this animal as a way to get entertainment. I happen to have had pit bulls along with other breeds of dogs and actually the best dog I had was a pit bull. I got him when he was 6 weeks old and he would never harm a fly. No I am not protecting any perticular dog breed. All dogs can be trained in anyway the owners wants it to be trained. So people need to read up on these subjects.

Posted by: Deb Location: Eau Claire on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Gwen said it all! I hope other counties follow suit. Think back to last week in Menomonie when a young girl was innocently walking to school and did nothing to provoke the Pit Bull that attacked her. Yhis is an aggressive breed by nature. Not by how it is raised.

Posted by: Gwen Location: Osseo on Apr 28, 2008 at 07:52 AM
I fully agree with the ban. The pit bull and it's sidekick-mixes have no place in society. I am an avid dog-lover and have my own. The pit bull is not a hunting dog, it's not a family dog, it serves no purpose and quite frankly, I've seen these dogs in action and feel they should be extinct. Too many people from the elderly, to the very young and impressionable are being hurt and maimed by this breed. They chase down and attack farm and hobby animals. They have done the same to children who are harmlessly playing. When does it stop? I also feel those who already own such dogs should do their part by ensuring the dogs are spayed and neutered. These dogs are a huge liability for their owners, who often fail to recognize that their 'baby' would 'never hurt anyone'. That's ignorance. These are hundreds-of-years-in-the-making fighters. This is what they were bred to do. Fighting. Read up on them. They don't know anything else. They are not family pets. Wake up people.