What is a Bully Breed and are they dangerously agressive?

Bully Breeds include breeds such as American pit bull terrier, Boxer, Boston terrier, and the Staffordshire bull terrier to name just a few. There are a lot of negative stereotypes around “bully breeds”. Early consistent training is the key to a loving and loyal, nonaggressive pet. Many of the bully breeds’ natural traits go against their stereotypical behaviors, for instance the English bulldog, are known to be protective of and bond with children.

"Before you begin, make sure to set yourself up for success by finding the right location and tools to train your bully safely. You should make sure your dog has a collar and leash that fit comfortably and allow you to control him if needed. Bullies are stout breeds, so look for leashes made of a strong material that won't break and will allow you maximum control. Many experts, including dog trainer Victoria Stilwell, are against prong, shock or choke collars, and instead recommend head collars like the Gentle Leader for bully breeds. These collars will allow for more control without hurting your dog. You should always keep your dog leashed when training in a public place and try to find a distraction-free zone where other animals aren't likely to catch your trainee's attention.
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) recommends learning what motivates your dog. Rewarded behaviors are most likely to be repeated, so if you can figure out what motivates your dog, you will unlock the key to positive training. Some dogs respond to food rewards while others like toys or praise. Experiment with your bully until you find the right reward, and then you can really begin working on commands and correcting any behavioral problems. Start with teaching basic movement commands such as "sit," "stay" and "come." Bully breeds are extremely intelligent and should master these commands easily."

Additionally, if you are thinking of owning a bully breed, check out Animal Planet’s short quiz to see if this would be the right match for you.
http://animal.discovery.com/games-quizzes/bully-breed-ownership/

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Source: http://animal.discovery.com/petsource/bully-breeds/adopting/training-bully-breed.html