My children have one of these puppies and I would like to know more about them.

[Kathryn Averill-Cusello <3]

As a breeder of a considered "dangerous breed" I always thought it best  not encourage the introduction of their strength and what they are truly are capable of.  Instead they were raised with love, affection and respect. I believed this to be the recipe for success. This maynot be true. I don't know but as a mother of two small children believing in this gave me a sense of comfort.

My children have one of these beautiful pups at their dads house. Not sure how old but what I do know I hear from my children and that is the puppy is in a cage all day and night with a few hours in between to play outside, discipline consists of little taps and yelling. There's a lack of love and affection. This pup is also in protective training. I feel unsure with the lack of love, affection,and attention and hardly enough human interaction. 

Will this cause a problem with how they behave around with my children?  Will she become jealous of the children?

All things considered this pup knowing what shes capable of makes me want to learn more.

I'm interested in any and all information, education and or advice regarding this subject.

Thanks!

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[Kathryn Averill-Cusello <3]

Thank you, Lee. You said it perfectly " Don't get upset get involved " exactly why I joined this site. I haven't a problem with protective training for a happy healthy dog when people commit and follow throw. As I mentioned we have a Presa and they are great with kids.  We had another one in the past  that was naturally aggressive and very intimidating. Later we learned that it was due to a kidney problem. My point is, they are still animals with animal instincts and sometimes we forget that. I'm probably overreacting but hey I think its better than under reacting, right? I'm not the sit back and watch type. I like to cover all my bases. I honestly don't think it's much of a problem. Even so it makes me feel a bit of comfort to educate myself in this subject just in case there ever is. As a parent I'm sure you understand. Hey I may even get a BB.My Presa needs a friend and oh my they are so cute!! 

Feel free to send any new information my way and Thanks again.

[Lee May]

Hi Kathryn, BB are mostly protective as a breed and there is nothing wrong with protection work as long as, socialization, very good obedience. So you are correct in your thinking. Any caged dominate breed with no socialization most likely is problem waiting to happen. If you can get involved, find out if dog/pup as passed a obedience class, not just sit and stay at home. A lot of guys do bite work without a thought of control which is a the wrong thing to do. Also will kids ever be part of dogs life if so waiting just makes things harder. BB are typically very good with kids, but with lack of knowing them interacting with them and being bottled up all day creates a problem IMO. If you can even go to protection class so you can see how they teach control first or bite and ask questions later. Please Don't get upset get involved so you can be safe and at ease when your kids visit. Hope you can.  Good luck to you and Peace