The Responsible Bully Owners of Atlantic Canada do not take negative stereotypes lightly when it comes to their four legged friends.
Dogs of all breeds have gathered at Bowring Park for “Bullies in the Park” – an event to raise awareness for ‘bully breed’ dogs. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/IR7wevFqSv
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019
At least 50 dogs and their owners gathering in Bowring Park yesterday afternoon for a walk to raise awareness of the Bully Breed dogs.
Organizers say they are proud of the turn out today. People are upset with the public’s opinions about their dogs. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/KnLpeEbtmV
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019
They say the dogs behaviour depends on how they are raised, not the breed. The walk will kick off shortly. pic.twitter.com/KDURONNBYq
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019
The group’s goal is to end the stigma against so-called bully breeds and to prove that the way a dog is treated is where behavioral issues come in.
The walk has started! pic.twitter.com/hL0D31k6wy
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 30, 2019
Tiffany Jordan, one of the organizers, says she was pleased with the turn out. She says the local community is close-knit and stronger than ever after recent media coverage.
She says they stand together as a group and they do not take stereotypes lightly.