Photographer Douglas Sonders' goal of "Not A Bully" is to show people the positive, trainable side of pitbulls. Sonders was inspired for the project by his dog Emma.

Douglas Sonders and Emma visit elementary schools to teach children about dog adoption and the negatives of dog abuse.

Emma was rescued from a high-kill shelter and was in foster care for 9 months, partially because of her appearance, Sonders says.

Winnie, a pitbull mix, was adopted by a 10-year-old girl, Gillie. Winnie helped to get Gillie to break out of her shell as they began to compete in dog training competitions together.

London was rescued from the streets of Baltimore in rough shape â?? and Good Samaritans at Good Doggie Day Care nursed her back to health.

Porter was found abandoned with his legs crushed and jaw smashed. He was going to be put to sleep, but a Humane Society employee paid out of her own pocket to save him.

Rocket is another handsome and sweet rescue dog.

Junior is the personal dog of Cesar Millan, famous for the "Dog Whisperer" TV series. To See more of Douglas Sonders work check out his websites http://notabully.org/ and www.SondersPhotography.com