You’re absolutely right.
The dog starts to believe and act as the dominant figure in the “pack” if it is allowed to do what the owners are making it do, in those photographs. And this is especially true for a dog trained to behave in such a way, as is the pit-bull.
how funny you posted that before my next message. a better defensive post I have never seen!
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It wouldn’t be so dangerous with an alsation, for example, because they are smart dogs, and would understand their environment better.