Episode 115: Rescue and Pitbull Type Dogs with Heather Paul

Victoria and Holly are joined by State Farm’s Heather Paul to talk about their favorite pitibull rescues and how people react to these dogs.  Do their experiences taking pitbull type dogs out in public reflect a larger misunderstanding?

Their conversation covers:

• Rescue dogs that become working dogs. State Farm’s working arson dog training and K-9 handler recertifications now available via zoom.
• The resilience of rescue dogs, and the special bond that forms after removing them from hardship conditions.
• Heather, Holly, and Victoria’s experience assisting in rescues, heartbreaking stories they’ve encountered, and happy outcomes including own personal “foster fails.”
• Do we make the correct assumptions based on a dog’s appearance?
• How a pitbull’s behavior often is misinterpreted by the public.
• Do dog bite insurance claims drop when a breed is banned?
• How can responsible pitbull type dog owners and dog lovers prevent problems? What provokes a dog into acting out?