{"product_id":"the-pitbull-owners-bible-reed-hollis-9798233302084","title":"The Pitbull Owner's Bible: History, Training, Health, and Advocacy for the Most Misunderstood Dog in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost pitbull books tell you the same comfortable things. This one tells\u003cbr\u003eyou the truth - with the numbers to back it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe American Pit Bull Terrier passed the American Temperament Test\u003cbr\u003eSociety's standardized behavioral evaluation at 87.6%. That puts it above\u003cbr\u003ethe Golden Retriever (85.9%) and the German Shepherd (85.7%). The\u003cbr\u003eStaffordshire Bull Terrier scored 91.9%. These aren't anecdotes or\u003cbr\u003ewishful thinking - they're cumulative results from 960 tested individuals, \u003cbr\u003epublished in January 2023. Yet nearly one million pitbull-type dogs are\u003cbr\u003eeuthanized in American shelters each year, most of them never having\u003cbr\u003eharmed anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gap between those two facts is what this book is about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE PITBULL OWNER'S BIBLE is a comprehensive, research-driven guide for\u003cbr\u003eevery stage of pitbull ownership - from the moment you first consider\u003cbr\u003ethe breed through years of confident, informed care. Unlike the generic\u003cbr\u003eguides that treat \"pitbull\" as a single uniform animal, this book covers\u003cbr\u003eall four distinct pitbull-type breeds - the American Pit Bull Terrier, \u003cbr\u003eAmerican Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and American\u003cbr\u003eBully - their separate histories, temperaments, health profiles, and what\u003cbr\u003emakes each one different to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU'LL LEARN: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ The complete, unfiltered history of the breed - from 19th-century\u003cbr\u003e bull-and-terrier crosses through WWI mascots to the modern shelter\u003cbr\u003e crisis. Understanding where these dogs came from changes everything\u003cbr\u003e about how you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ A practical, day-by-day training roadmap - positive reinforcement\u003cbr\u003e methods that work specifically for a high-drive, people-focused breed.\u003cbr\u003e Leash manners, socialization, impulse control, and advanced obedience, \u003cbr\u003e explained without jargon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ Health chapter built for the breed's actual vulnerabilities - hip\u003cbr\u003e dysplasia, allergies, skin conditions, cardiac issues, and what to\u003cbr\u003e watch for in routine vet visits. Know the warning signs before they\u003cbr\u003e become emergencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ The honest conversation about dog-selective aggression - yes, it\u003cbr\u003e exists in some pitbulls. This book tells you exactly what it is, how\u003cbr\u003e to assess your individual dog, and how to manage it responsibly.\u003cbr\u003e No sugarcoating, no panic - just clear, actionable information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ Breed-Specific Legislation explained - how BSL laws work, which\u003cbr\u003e cities have them, your legal rights as an owner, and how to advocate\u003cbr\u003e at a city council meeting with data in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ Rescue and rehabilitation guidance - the majority of pitbulls in\u003cbr\u003e American homes are rescues, often with unknown histories. This book\u003cbr\u003e walks you through evaluating a rescue dog, setting realistic\u003cbr\u003e expectations, and building trust with a dog who has reasons not to\u003cbr\u003e give it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a book that tells you pitbulls are just \"misunderstood teddy\u003cbr\u003ebears.\" It's a book that gives you the full picture - the science, the\u003cbr\u003ehistory, the real challenges, and the practical tools to handle all of\u003cbr\u003ethem well. Because the best thing you can do for this breed isn't to\u003cbr\u003epretend the problems don't exist. It's to walk in prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReed Hollis has spent fifteen years working across companion animal care\u003cbr\u003eand behavioral rehabilitation. This is the book he wishes every pitbull\u003cbr\u003eowner had on the first day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Reed Hollis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798233302084\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reed Hollis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d","brand":"Reed Hollis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623662268671,"sku":"9798233302084","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-pitbull-owners-bible-reed-hollis-9798233302084","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}