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An XL Bully trainer has announced he will hold a rally with up to 100 of the dogs present in Hull to show people they are "fantastic family pets", just a day after a similar event was cancelled in the Midlands.
Ex-soldier and dog trainer Scott Godman believes the XL Bully dogs have been given a bad press, according to Hull Live. He is now planning to hold a free event on September 30 at local playing fields in east Yorkshire, where he will provide important advice on the breed, and training.
He said: “Because of the ban coming in so many owners are scared of what will happen to their XL bully dogs which are actually fantastic family pets. I’m not sure how many will turn up. We could have just ten XL bully dogs or 100 could turn up.
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“I would provide free training for those who are struggling with their dogs. We can also help with advice when the new rules when the ban come in, such as how to muzzle your dog. They need to be comfortable with a muzzle and not get stressed out.
“I don’t want people losing their dogs just because they don’t know what to do when the new rules come in. I want everyone to become responsible owners.”
XL bully owners will not see their pets culled under the new rules but will likely face new restrictions – including a requirement to have the dogs neutered. There will be an “amnesty” approach, echoing the way the ban on pit bull terriers under the Dangerous Dogs Act was introduced in the 1990s.
Scott felt compelled to hold the event due to the number of calls he received from worried dog owners.
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“I have had quite a few calls from owners worried their dogs will be put down. But this will not happen so long as they are not deemed dangerous," he said.
Scott is adamant the breed itself is blameless and believes the XL bullys’ reputation is due to a small number of irresponsible owners. He also does not believe banning the breed is the answer.
Yesterday (September 21), campaigners in Birmingham said they want to show how "gentle the breed really is" as plans were made to outlaw it after a spate of violent attacks. However, following a backlash it will now be a walk for people only, with those attending urged to make t-shirts, jumpers and banners "to show off our loving giants" instead of bringing their pets.
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