Pit bulls

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sunni said:

i havent ever owned a pit, but a good friend of the family breeds staffordshire terriers
cute dogs,

heres my suggestions if she is a good fit.

a crate,
lots of exercise
good food
lots of love
and toys

dont underestimate the chewing, use a crate for when youre not at home, dont use a crate for when they are bad, it creates a negative enforcement of what a crate should be, which is a safe place to sleep when youre not a home and to chew toys.

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Diabolical666 said:

Im going to ask you nicely.... stay out of my threads please

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treemansbuds said:

Yes, leave the dog in a crate so when your being robbed or someone invades your property the dog can't attack the intruders.....LMFAO.
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Diabolical666 said:

huge house on 15 acres

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Diabolical666 said:

Your pups are gorgeous... I wish I could train her to sense hypoglycemia. My step son was just diagnosed with type one diabetes. Any tips on that?

She knows the word no and sskk sound for biting...I see guilt in her face already when she poops in her den. Shes getting better..Im exhausted from following her around but its a must right now. I reacted the other day when she attacked the big dog maliciously and smacked her on the butt. She didnt really respond to that at all. I understand these dudes were bred for fighting so they still have that instinct to attack dogs... (whats your take on that?) I reacted as nurturing mother for the big dog...I know it was wrong. Shes pretty mellow overall ... shes wicked smart already

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green_machine_two9er said:

think about corrections and shocking the pup out ofthe current action it's engaging in. A slap or spanking usually doesn't do the job but the fingers poked into the chops kinda resets their attention.

I don't think pit bulls as a bread are any more prone to fighting than any other large breed. Many fights are a dominance battle. Happens often with female puppies and the adult dogs which have been around for be while. Many times if they are not hurting each other it's best to let them work it out. It can be startling and loud. If you don't let them work it out and set a pecking order problems would continue longer.
Don't know much about sensing dogs. I think the see usually small breed that are very in time with the patient/owner.

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Diabolical666 said:

huge house on 15 acres

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treemansbuds said:

Perfect!
A lot of bad advice on here Diabolical, be careful. My father was a professional dog trainer, and wrote a book on the subject.
Getting a puppy at 4mos. old will offer different challenges than a 8 week old puppy. Just remember a few things when owning a dog especially a Pit Bull.
1) Dogs are pack animals with an "Alpha" figure in the pack, YOU ARE THE ALPHA in your pack! It's your responsibility to discipline the dog when need be. When the alpha wolf disciplines a member of the pack they bite them, inflict a little pain to get his point across. I'm not saying to beat the dog, but a pinch on the ear, or a little yank on the choke chain should get your point across. All dogs are different a require different levels of discipline. Some dogs may be easy learners and need no physical pain to get your point across, others can be hard headed and well......good luck! Most a little pinch will work.
2) When training your pit, or at any time, when giving a command make sure the dog follows that command. This is the hardest thing for the "at home" trainer to follow through with. Tell him/her to "sit" be sure the dog sits. Tell it to "stay" be sure it stays, and so on. When the dog learns it can get away with not listening, dog ownership becomes tough. NOBODY WANTS TO BE AROUND A DOG THAT DON'T LISTEN. A well trained dog says a lot about the owner.
3) 10-20 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week of on point training for the first year and you will have a quality dog. The dog will be loyal to "their pack" and defend you and his pack when asked to. After the first year of training the dog will need "refresher training" maybe a couple times a month, unless training a new skill.
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I can go on forever on the subject, but practice the 3 points above and the one below, and you'll have a QUALITY dog that you can be proud of.
4) O'ya, crates are for transporting dogs, nothing else. They're not designed to house dogs while your gone, or to use to discipline them. Do you want to live in a 2' x 3' box, and how would you react if you were put in a box where you can barley turn around when you get out?
Good luck on the dog, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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Diabolical666 said:

Thanks loads for your time and explaining all that....so many things that hit home. I want her to be very well mannered and trained and Im willing to do what it takes. I knew it would be a lot of work

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treemansbuds said:

No worries, my pleasure.
The more work you put in that first year of training becomes MUCH less work in the future.
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treemansbuds said:

Perfect!
A lot of bad advice on here Diabolical, be careful. My father was a professional dog trainer, and wrote a book on the subject.
Getting a puppy at 4mos. old will offer different challenges than a 8 week old puppy. Just remember a few things when owning a dog especially a Pit Bull.
1) Dogs are pack animals with an "Alpha" figure in the pack, YOU ARE THE ALPHA in your pack! It's your responsibility to discipline the dog when need be. When the alpha wolf disciplines a member of the pack they bite them, inflict a little pain to get his point across. I'm not saying to beat the dog, but a pinch on the ear, or a little yank on the choke chain should get your point across. All dogs are different a require different levels of discipline. Some dogs may be easy learners and need no physical pain to get your point across, others can be hard headed and well......good luck! Most a little pinch will work.
2) When training your pit, or at any time, when giving a command make sure the dog follows that command. This is the hardest thing for the "at home" trainer to follow through with. Tell him/her to "sit" be sure the dog sits. Tell it to "stay" be sure it stays, and so on. When the dog learns it can get away with not listening, dog ownership becomes tough. NOBODY WANTS TO BE AROUND A DOG THAT DON'T LISTEN. A well trained dog says a lot about the owner.
3) 10-20 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week of on point training for the first year and you will have a quality dog. The dog will be loyal to "their pack" and defend you and his pack when asked to. After the first year of training the dog will need "refresher training" maybe a couple times a month, unless training a new skill.
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I can go on forever on the subject, but practice the 3 points above and the one below, and you'll have a QUALITY dog that you can be proud of.
4) O'ya, crates are for transporting dogs, nothing else. They're not designed to house dogs while your gone, or to use to discipline them. Do you want to live in a 2' x 3' box, and how would you react if you were put in a box where you can barley turn around when you get out? Provide an area for the dog outside with a dog house, water and shade for them. Kennel, fenced in yards are good, but try avoiding a chain or cable (it's better than a crate though).
Good luck on the dog, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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treemansbuds said:

Perfect!
A lot of bad advice on here Diabolical, be careful. My father was a professional dog trainer, and wrote a book on the subject.
Getting a puppy at 4mos. old will offer different challenges than a 8 week old puppy. Just remember a few things when owning a dog especially a Pit Bull.
1) Dogs are pack animals with an "Alpha" figure in the pack, YOU ARE THE ALPHA in your pack! It's your responsibility to discipline the dog when need be. When the alpha wolf disciplines a member of the pack they bite them, inflict a little pain to get his point across. I'm not saying to beat the dog, but a pinch on the ear, or a little yank on the choke chain should get your point across. All dogs are different a require different levels of discipline. Some dogs may be easy learners and need no physical pain to get your point across, others can be hard headed and well......good luck! Most a little pinch will work.
2) When training your pit, or at any time, when giving a command make sure the dog follows that command. This is the hardest thing for the "at home" trainer to follow through with. Tell him/her to "sit" be sure the dog sits. Tell it to "stay" be sure it stays, and so on. When the dog learns it can get away with not listening, dog ownership becomes tough. NOBODY WANTS TO BE AROUND A DOG THAT DON'T LISTEN. A well trained dog says a lot about the owner.
3) 10-20 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week of on point training for the first year and you will have a quality dog. The dog will be loyal to "their pack" and defend you and his pack when asked to. After the first year of training the dog will need "refresher training" maybe a couple times a month, unless training a new skill.
\]
I can go on forever on the subject, but practice the 3 points above and the one below, and you'll have a QUALITY dog that you can be proud of.
4) O'ya, crates are for transporting dogs, nothing else. They're not designed to house dogs while your gone, or to use to discipline them. Do you want to live in a 2' x 3' box, and how would you react if you were put in a box where you can barley turn around when you get out? Provide an area for the dog outside with a dog house, water and shade for them. Kennel, fenced in yards are good, but try avoiding a chain or cable (it's better than a crate though).
Good luck on the dog, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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Marley cooling off on a hot day
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treemansbuds said:

Perfect!
A lot of bad advice on here Diabolical, be careful. My father was a professional dog trainer, and wrote a book on the subject.
Getting a puppy at 4mos. old will offer different challenges than a 8 week old puppy. Just remember a few things when owning a dog especially a Pit Bull.
1) Dogs are pack animals with an "Alpha" figure in the pack, YOU ARE THE ALPHA in your pack! It's your responsibility to discipline the dog when need be. When the alpha wolf disciplines a member of the pack they bite them, inflict a little pain to get his point across. I'm not saying to beat the dog, but a pinch on the ear, or a little yank on the choke chain should get your point across. All dogs are different a require different levels of discipline. Some dogs may be easy learners and need no physical pain to get your point across, others can be hard headed and well......good luck! Most a little pinch will work.
2) When training your pit, or at any time, when giving a command make sure the dog follows that command. This is the hardest thing for the "at home" trainer to follow through with. Tell him/her to "sit" be sure the dog sits. Tell it to "stay" be sure it stays, and so on. When the dog learns it can get away with not listening, dog ownership becomes tough. NOBODY WANTS TO BE AROUND A DOG THAT DON'T LISTEN. A well trained dog says a lot about the owner.
3) 10-20 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week of on point training for the first year and you will have a quality dog. The dog will be loyal to "their pack" and defend you and his pack when asked to. After the first year of training the dog will need "refresher training" maybe a couple times a month, unless training a new skill.
\]
I can go on forever on the subject, but practice the 3 points above and the one below, and you'll have a QUALITY dog that you can be proud of.
4) O'ya, crates are for transporting dogs, nothing else. They're not designed to house dogs while your gone, or to use to discipline them. Do you want to live in a 2' x 3' box, and how would you react if you were put in a box where you can barley turn around when you get out? Provide an area for the dog outside with a dog house, water and shade for them. Kennel, fenced in yards are good, but try avoiding a chain or cable (it's better than a crate though).
Good luck on the dog, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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green_machine_two9er said:

Great advice here. Accept for #4. Only in puppy stage would crate training advised. It's much easier to keep a dog from learning a habit than to break it.

Also on the alpha note. One way which really helps assert your dominance is with food. Never keeping food out for them to snack on whenever. Meals should be giving on a routine and all dogs in the house should sit an wait until the "ok" command is given. I often make my pups stop eat and literally take food out of their mouth. Sit back down. And than ok to start again. Trust me on this one keeps them respectful and I think reminds them daily that I divide the food up and the head honcho. Lol.

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Diabolical666 said:

Thanks loads for your time and explaining all that....so many things that hit home. I want her to be very well mannered and trained and Im willing to do what it takes. I knew it would be a lot of work

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