The «Temperament Correct» pit bull: seeks out human
interaction; is responsive, biddable and eager to please; may be genetically predisposed to aggression towards
other dogs or animals; is appropriately submissive; is well balanced and optimistic; enjoys handling; presents good eye contact; is able to be calm in the presence of
other dogs on leash or — if initially leash reactive - can learn how to tolerate their presence; is willing to connect
with handler
during high arousal; can be handled safely even in times of high arousal; accepts a reasonable amount of confinement; drops arousal levels quickly when removed from a stressful situation; is social
with people of all types; is responsive and good natured; is never aggressive towards humans.
Other factors that could contribute to slower walks or shorter walks include dog aggressiveness toward other dogs (Řezáč, Viziová, Dobešová, Havlíček, & Pospíšilová, 2011), friendly interactions with other dogs (e.g., meet and greet; Westgarth et al., 2010), playful interactions with the owner during walks (Rooney, Bradshaw, & Robinson, 2000), and dog age (Rooney et
Other factors that could contribute to slower walks or shorter walks include
dog aggressiveness toward
other dogs (Řezáč, Viziová, Dobešová, Havlíček, & Pospíšilová, 2011), friendly interactions with other dogs (e.g., meet and greet; Westgarth et al., 2010), playful interactions with the owner during walks (Rooney, Bradshaw, & Robinson, 2000), and dog age (Rooney et
other dogs (Řezáč, Viziová, Dobešová, Havlíček, & Pospíšilová, 2011), friendly
interactions with other dogs (e.g., meet and greet; Westgarth et al., 2010), playful interactions with the owner during walks (Rooney, Bradshaw, & Robinson, 2000), and dog age (Rooney et
other dogs (e.g., meet and greet; Westgarth et al., 2010), playful
interactions with the owner
during walks (Rooney, Bradshaw, & Robinson, 2000), and
dog age (Rooney et al.).