Pit Bulls have an image problem. If you've never been around Pit Bulls, you may think they are bloodthirsty man-eaters on the prowl for their next meal. If you've lived with one you know they are, indeed, on the prowl for their next meal&#160;- but they plan to get it by conning you out of <i>your</i> meal by doing something irresistibly cute! A breed of satin and steel, Pit Bulls are a mixture of softness and strength, an uncanny canine combination of fun, foolishness, and serious business. <p> If you think Pit Bulls should be purged from the face of the earth, <i>Pit Bulls For Dummies</i> will enlighten you. Perhaps you're curious about this breed and want to know what Pit Bulls are <i>really</i> like; if so, this book is for you. Who else needs this handy reference? <ul type="disc"><li>Smart people who realize that all breeds have good and bad points <li>New (and not so new) owners who need help with training <li>Owners looking for just the right veterinarian <li>Potential owners looking to adopt from a breed-rescue group <li>Pit Bull owners who need help identifying Pit Bull health problems </ul><p> Too many dog care books are filled with unrealistic scare tactics that would cause anyone to just give up, while others are filled with hand-me-down dog lore that has no basis in reality. You won't find any of that in <i>Pit Bulls For Dummies.</i> Here's a sampling of the handy information you'll find in this essential guide: <ul type="disc"><li>Understanding the Pit Bull's origins and characteristics <li>Caring for a puppy or older Pit Bull <li>Keeping your dog healthy with diet and exercise <li>Dealing with bad behavior: Biting, barking, jumping, and more <li>Training your Pit Bull in the basics such as sit, stay, heel, and come <li>Understanding Pit Bull body language <li>Helping your dog become a social animal </ul><p> Owning a Pit Bull isn't easy, but that's not because of the dogs. A special commitment to the breed and a special dog owner are needed. Pit Bulls are pretty special dogs, and they have to prove it every day.