A poster from our discussion forum asked:
“I have two dogs- – a Pit Bull and a Boston Terrier. I have read that you should not use the dog’s name and [the word]“No” together so that the dog does not associate negative feelings with his name. So how do I tell one dog “No,” without both feeling like they are both in trouble?
Situation: The Pit Bull is happily playing with her chew toy. The Boston Terrier is chewing on my s (more…)
The history of the American Pit Bull Terrier varies depending on what source you choose to cite. Some believe that it dates back to the time of the Roman’s and the Molossian family of Dog. The Molossus as it was commonly called is believed to be the direct relative of today’s Mastiff breeds of dogs.
Most sources seem to agree that the Pit bull can trace its relatives to the English and Scottish Bull dog types used in the sport o (more…)
More and more Pit Bull owners are realizing the benefits of training their dogs. There are several reasons why an owner would like to train their pet, other than just the obvious housebreaking which is mandatory. A pet which is well trained, no matter the breed, is a pet liked and admired by any and all that come in contact with him. All pets, and certainly the Pit Bull, can not only benefit themselves, but their entire breed by making a good sho (more…)
Being well prepared before traveling with your Pit Bull is crucial to having a good trip, especially if he will be going on an airplane with you. There are several things you will need so that your Pit Bull is allowed to board the plane, and many things you should take care of before leaving.
When you call the airline to arrange your flight, you should go ahead and let them know then that your Pit Bull will be traveling with you. Diffe (more…)