Pit Bull dogs have long been associated with aggression toward humans as well as being thought to cause a high number of canine related deaths over the years. Extensive research has shown recently that this may not be the case at all. If there is any aggression shown toward humans from the Pit Bulls, it is usually due to mishandling and /or mistreatment from their owners. Some Pit Bull owners actually have trained their dogs to be mean.
Pit Bulls, in reality, are very stable, and intelligent, which makes them very trainable. Since they are athletic and strong dogs, they need an owner who makes sure to provide a lot of exercise and the right type of training. For the right owners, Pit Bulls are loving, loyal and make amazing pets.
In spite of the many negative things said about Pit Bulls and their aggressiveness, they are actually among the most stable and human friendly dogs around. One of the 122 breeds tested by the National Canine Temperament Testing Association, Pit Bulls came in 4th highest with a passing rate of 95 percent. These are such even tempered dogs that they are used as therapy or service dogs. Pit Bull therapy dogs are in service by the Chako Rescue Association currently in the states of Texas, California, and Utah. Even the famous Helen Keller had a Pit Bull as her animal helper and companion. They are also used as search and rescue dogs, helping to locate missing people.
Contrary to the misconception of Pit Bulls as aggressive dogs, they are actually heroes. A Pit Bull by the name of Stubby was America’s first war dog. Throughout World War I, he was presented with several medals, along with being invited to the White House. Weela was the 1993 Ken-L-Ration dog hero. This Pit Bull saved a total of 30 people, 13 horses, 29 dogs and 1 cat during a Southern California flood. The Georgia Animal Hall of Fame inducted a Pit Bull named Dixie for saving children from a Cottonmouth snake.
Many Pit Bulls may be aggressive towards other dogs, but normal, well-raised Pit Bulls do not have any human aggressive actions. The human aggression factor has actually been bred out of Pit Bulls. Most Pit Bulls are affectionate, intelligent and trainable. An American Pit Bull Terrier by the name of Maddy holds the highest obedience trial record of all time. Also, contrary to what some people believe, Pit Bulls do not “turn” on humans.
Given these facts, if you are stalling on adding a Pit Bull dog to your home, investigate the myths before deciding against it. These are truly wonderful dogs that just need to be treated the right way.
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Would anyone like to share their experience how wonderful it is to own a pit bull terrier?PLEASE NO MEDIA BIAS PEOPLE
I'm asking this because I need to know (I.ve been researching heavily on pit bull terriers since I'm thinking of getting one)
Im only seeking answers from long time pit bull terrier owners, pit bull terrier lovers, or had pit bull terriers before they died being loved. Please feel free to write a summary!
P.S I dont need to know the history of pit bulls.
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Here is a web site that will help you .
http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/breedinfo.html also more links are listed as well about proper care of pits
Because they are getting money out of the deal, I don't really understand what you are asking. People sell them at this age so the owners can have a puppy that will grow up in a family since they were really young and because that is the time when they are less reliant on thier mothers and are able to be taken away.
LOL Pits are some much fun at that age. Mine always found a way out of a 6ft privacy fence. I always puppy proof my home. I'm not fond of kenneling her when I'm away (but it is necessary when gone for extended period of time). However, I do baby gait her into a room. If I used just 1 baby gait she would either head butt it down or jump it so, I actually had to buy a second baby gait and stack one on-top of the other to keep the little bugger in.
Yes, she will calm down eventually. She is still a very young puppy! She bites because she's teething. Give her something cold to chew on, like frozen green beans or ice chips.
One way you can help your dog to learn bladder and bowel control is to put her on a very rigid schedule.
When you get up in the morning, take a treat (like a tiny bit of cheese) in your hand and take her on a leash for a walk around your backyard. Lead her to the place where you want her to do her business, and just wait while she sniffs around trying to find exactly the right spot. As soon as she squats, say, calmly, "go potty" or "hurry up" or "get busy" or whatever phrase you want to use as a command word. As soon as she's done, say "Good hurry up" or "good potty" or "good busy" or "good" whatever phrase you chose to use, and give her the treat. Be sure to praise her effusively, but don't let her jump up on you while you're doing that. Then stay out in the yard with her for a few minutes so that she doesn't get the idea that outside time stops as soon as she empties her bowels or bladder. When you get back inside, you can remove both the leash and the collar or just the leash.
Then feed her. Whatever she hasn't eaten after about 15 minutes should be picked up and put away – she can't learn to just dawdle over her meals. After she's eaten, wait 15 – 30 minutes and then take her (and another treat) outside again. Remember it's important that you go with her so that you can verify that she has indeed gone potty. Again, just as she squats, give her the command word, and just as she finishes, give her the praise and the treat. Again, stay out with her for a few minutes longer so she doesn't think outside time stops when she does what you've asked her to do.
After breakfast, if you have to go to work, put her in her crate with a toy to play with, and close the door. If you don't have a crate for her, put her in a room with a tiled floor and close the door. If you put her in a room instead of in a crate, be sure to include a bowl of water. (I don't know about all crates, but ours came with a water bowl attached. We got it from a friend, though, so I don't know if crates come with them or you have to buy it separately. I don't see them in the pictures in the catalogs, though.) Don't forget her toy. And, if you like, put a wee-wee pad in the room. It's scented so that she should be drawn to it when she has to go.
If you don't have to go to work, she will play for an hour or so, then probably nap for awhile. When she gets up, follow the same routine. Take her (with a treat in hand) on leash to the area in which you want her to go, wait til she squats, give the command word, wait til she finishes, give her the praise and the treat, then hang around outside for another few minutes.
Puppies should be taken outside 15-20 minutes after every meal, and as soon as possible after they wake up from sleep, whether at night or during the day in a nap. Between times, don't expect her to hold her urine for more than 30 minutes to an hour for each month of her life until she's about 8 months old; at 3 months, that means no more than 3 hours. If you find that she's going more often than that, decrease the time you wait between outings.
Be sure to clean up any spots she has wet or soiled in the house with a good enzymatic cleaner. There is one called Urine Gone that comes with a blue light so you can see the stains even when they aren't visible to the naked eye (I don't have any affiliation with the company that makes it). Some folks say you can use vinegar and baking soda. Put the vinegar on the spot, then sprinkle the baking soda on top. Wait for it to dry and then vacuum it up. I haven't tried this myself, so I don't know whether it will work or not.
Never, ever scold her for making a mess in the house, especially if you don't catch her at it. If you DO catch her, pick her up, tuck her tail between her legs, and take her outside to the designated area. Since she won't be on leash this time, take her back inside when she's done.
If you don't catch her at it, and you scold her, she is likely to think that it is the very act of pottying that you disapprove of. Because she goes in so many different places in the house, she won't know that you object to the location instead of the act, and she's likely to start hiding or going into another room.
Be sure her meals, playtimes, and exercise happen at the same time each day.
Don't expect this regimen to work overnight, but by the time she's 20 weeks old, she should have a pretty good grasp of it. Then and only then – after she has stopped going in the house – you can teach her how to let you know when she has to go. Some people have their dogs scratch at the back door, others have them ring bells hanging from the wall beside the door, and still others have their dogs just come and sit beside them and wait. You'll have to choose the method that works best for you and for your dog.
Hope this works for you! good luck!
Great talent Der Mann.
whoa!!it looks like a PICTURE!
ur an amazing painter!:D
http://ezinearticles.com/?NILIF—Nothing-in-Life-is-Free-Program-For-Dogs&id=1581214
http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/articles/dogs/002-01.htm
your dog isn't being aggressive, many dogs are afraid of men. Mine was (sometimes still is) and it takes time. Please read these articles and be patient!
Pitbulls are naturally NOT human aggressive, even abused ones. It is not in their nature. You just have to work on keeping her that way by working with her. You have to build her self esteem through praise, rewards and training. Don't pat the top of her head, lift her head up to look at you and scratch her neck for her. Love her and show her you will protect her.
also, please ask this same question w/ same details at this pet forum http://poconos.craigslist.org/forums/?forumID=26 it is free to register. Also, check out some other pit bull forums and you will see that this is common and can be worked out.
Excellent work. Pleasure to watch. Perfect music
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Nice work, you did pretty good.
ok, first potty training. use a crate when you arent home and cant supervise her. take her out after she eats, drinks, plays, wakes up. keep her on a set schedule for feeding. reward her for pottying outside and dont punish her if she has an accident inside and you dont catch her doing it. if she does start to go potty inside and you see her, give a very loud 'uh-uh" and walk her outside.
as for obedience training, it's great that you are starting now! i recommend positive reinforcement. that means rewarding good behavior and ignoring or gently correcting ('uh-uh or no") bad or unwanted behavior.
there is no reason why you cant start inside. lure her into a sit using a treat by raising it up and back just above her head (not high enough up that she jumps for it). do the same for down, by luring her there with a treat. (get her in a sit and then move your hand down slowly below her nose to the ground and then out. if your hand is on the ground and her nose is still up you went too fast.
get her involved in obedience class if possible for socialization. also take her with you to the pet stores and park to socialize her with people and other animals. never force her into something if she is scared as this can make it worse.
training a pit is basically the same as training any dog, but they can be dominant and stubborn so you need to be consistant and firm (not harsh).
when using treats to train you want to eventually wean them off the treats by only rewarding with a treat every other time, and then every couple times and so on. you can use other things as rewards "yes" seems to work better than "good girl" because its shorter. also you can use a favorite toy. their food. anything they like really.
also, once a command is learned you should incorporate it into your everyday life. she should be made to sit before feeding (and stay until you say its ok) THIS ONE IS VERY IMPORTANT AS IT HELPS ESTABLISH YOU AS LEADER. she should be made to perform a command before getting attention, food, a trip outside, before putting a leash on, before having a ball thrown. basically everything. this is called 'nothing in life is free' and having your dog work for the things she loves will show her you are the leader and make her a well mannered dog!
if you have any questions feel free to send me a message and i can explain anything further! congrats on adopting and your new baby
6 months is young. She's a baby. Babies have accidents. Babies get excited and pee. Babies jump around and pee. Babies must not be punished, but given treats for peeing outside in the yard.
Occasionally, some girl dogs also have a condition known as "recessed vulva". This is when things are quite in place as they ought to be. You can check with your vet if this is the case with your puppy. If it is, the best thing to do is wait until she goes into season once — please note you've got to be VERY, VERY careful and keep her away from all other dogs during this time. A single mistake can mean an unintentional litter. You don't want that!
In the specific case of this condition, having one season will cure it. Otherwise, she would need reconstructive surgery.
Girl dogs without this problem can safely be spayed earlier.
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Food aggression is a very bad thing!!!
Get control over it now or you'll be sorry.
Start by hand feeding him
Then put the bowl down for him but don't allow him to the dish
by standing in front of it, make him sit and when he is calm and looking at you allow him to eat
them take the food away and do it all over again
until it is out of his system
Incredible! He looks so life like. Just amazing…and what a beautiful subject
You’re really good man. You’ve got excellent talent.
Neither of you should be hitting or yelling at the pup. This will only make her afraid of you, thus the growling and biting. I don't think she is doing this to be mean nor aggressive, I think it is mostly out of fear. BUT, if your behavior continues, her behavior could very well escalate into anger aggression.
I think you should continue with the obedience classes and also do some research on BOTH breeds.
ADD>YOU don't hit her, but YOU allow your boyfriend to.