Let?s take a moment to celebrate these loyal, goofy, loving dogs ? and set the record straight about who they really are. ?

Every dog deserves love, training, and understanding ? not labels or fear. ?

Let?s be clear:

It?s not about the breed. It?s not about the dog.

It?s about the human hands behind the leash.

Dogs are shaped by environment, training, socialization, and how they are treated ? not by labels. Breed alone does not determine aggression, safety, or temperament.

? FACT: The American Temperament Test Society shows pit bull?type dogs consistently pass temperament testing at rates similar to or higher than many popular breeds.

? FACT: There is no such thing as a ?locking jaw.? This is a widely debunked myth with zero scientific evidence.

? FACT: Pit bulls thrive as family pets when given proper love, guidance, and structure ? just like any other dog.

?? FACT: Breed restrictions and stigma lead to higher shelter euthanasia rates, not increased public safety.

When dogs fail, we must look at neglect, abuse, backyard breeding, lack of training, and irresponsible ownership ? not the breed itself.

?Breed does not determine behavior.

Humans do.

Adopt. Educate. Advocate.

#StopTheStigma #PitBullAwarenessMonth