Petsmart, the popular pet supply chain, runs a \"Doggy Day Camp\" which encourages socialization and exercise for canines. While reading their guidelines on the daycare it was discovered that one of their rules is discriminatory and targets certain breeds. Under the section labeled \"Who may not attend\" the exact wording was:
\"Dogs in the \"bully breed\" classification (e.g. Pit Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Bull Dogs or mixed breeds that have the appearance or characteristics of one of these breeds)\"
Not only have purebred bully breed type dogs been banned from their daycare but they have also reserved the right to say that if your dog even slightly resembles one of these types of dogs, it will be rejected. This rule not only ostracizes these breeds which if anything need socialization but it also shows a lack of training and knowledge in regards to dog behavior.
I am proposing that Petsmart omit this rule because it is unfair and unnecessary. They have already mentioned that dogs with aggressive tendencies are not allowed and they require a temperament test prior to registering a dog. Any aggressive dogs should be weeded out during a temperament test if performed properly. There are many bully breed dogs out there and many of them are friendly towards other dogs. There are also many more dogs of other breeds who are dog aggressive. Petsmart will be sacrificing a large part of their business if they do not comply with this request. There is a vast number of bully breed lovers out there of which none will be patronizing a store that discriminates against their beloved companions.
The current momentum has prompted a formal request for a meeting with Petsmart corporate representatives to discuss their daycare eligibility criteria. I am now finalizing a document that outlines why a temperament-based assessment is the only objective standard for these facilities. Updates regarding their response will be posted as soon as they become available.
Reached 100 supporters
July 25, 2018
7 Comments
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Jessica Lietz
8 years ago
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Its all about how you raise the dogs. Just like humans it depends on their culture and the way they are treated. You can't blame an entire race/breed for a handful of issues.
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Jennifer Denison
8 years ago
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I think this is disgusting... My baby is a pit bull and is so loving. I can not believe this is coming from a company who claims to love animals... Will not be shopping there again.
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Kelsey Pitts
8 years ago
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This announcement is really back tracking on how much progress has been made toward helping the breed not have a horrible name. Disappointing.
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Jessica Dison
8 years ago
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Thank you for doing this!!!! Shame on Petsmart. We will no longer be shopping there.
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Sarah Bryant
20 years ago
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My pit mix is the sweetest dog ever, she wouldnt hurt a fly. This policy is pure ignorance and makes me so mad. Bye petsmart.
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Mike Obi
20 years ago
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RIDICULOUS. If a dog passes the temperment test they should be fine. Petsmart really needs to get a clue and stop with the breed profiling.
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Anonymous
8 years ago
First grooming deaths. Then beta fish dying. Then again mistreatment. Bully "types" discrimination. Until this is changed no Petsmart for me. And I am canceling my chewy.com account since you own that too.
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Petsmart, the popular pet supply chain, runs a \"Doggy Day Camp\" which encourages socialization and exercise for canines. While reading their guidelines on the daycare it was discovered that one of their rules is discriminatory and targets certain breeds. Under the section labeled \"Who may not attend\" the exact wording was:
\"Dogs in the \"bully breed\" classification (e.g. Pit Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Bull Dogs or mixed breeds that have the appearance or characteristics of one of these breeds)\"
Not only have purebred bully breed type dogs been banned from their daycare but they have also reserved the right to say that if your dog even slightly resembles one of these types of dogs, it will be rejected. This rule not only ostracizes these breeds which if anything need socialization but it also shows a lack of training and knowledge in regards to dog behavior.
I am proposing that Petsmart omit this rule because it is unfair and unnecessary. They have already mentioned that dogs with aggressive tendencies are not allowed and they require a temperament test prior to registering a dog. Any aggressive dogs should be weeded out during a temperament test if performed properly. There are many bully breed dogs out there and many of them are friendly towards other dogs. There are also many more dogs of other breeds who are dog aggressive. Petsmart will be sacrificing a large part of their business if they do not comply with this request. There is a vast number of bully breed lovers out there of which none will be patronizing a store that discriminates against their beloved companions.
The current momentum has prompted a formal request for a meeting with Petsmart corporate representatives to discuss their daycare eligibility criteria. I am now finalizing a document that outlines why a temperament-based assessment is the only objective standard for these facilities. Updates regarding their response will be posted as soon as they become available.
Reached 100 supporters
July 25, 2018
7 Comments
J
Jessica Lietz
8 years ago
Featured
Its all about how you raise the dogs. Just like humans it depends on their culture and the way they are treated. You can't blame an entire race/breed for a handful of issues.
J
Jennifer Denison
8 years ago
Featured
I think this is disgusting... My baby is a pit bull and is so loving. I can not believe this is coming from a company who claims to love animals... Will not be shopping there again.
K
Kelsey Pitts
8 years ago
Featured
This announcement is really back tracking on how much progress has been made toward helping the breed not have a horrible name. Disappointing.
J
Jessica Dison
8 years ago
Featured
Thank you for doing this!!!! Shame on Petsmart. We will no longer be shopping there.
S
Sarah Bryant
20 years ago
Featured
My pit mix is the sweetest dog ever, she wouldnt hurt a fly. This policy is pure ignorance and makes me so mad. Bye petsmart.
M
Mike Obi
20 years ago
Featured
RIDICULOUS. If a dog passes the temperment test they should be fine. Petsmart really needs to get a clue and stop with the breed profiling.
A
Anonymous
8 years ago
First grooming deaths. Then beta fish dying. Then again mistreatment. Bully "types" discrimination. Until this is changed no Petsmart for me. And I am canceling my chewy.com account since you own that too.
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Its all about how you raise the dogs. Just like humans it depends on their culture and the way they are treated. You can't blame an entire race/breed for a handful of issues.