what do you think is the most important factor in raising a pittbull?

Answer 1

Tough love... Lots of love and lots of discipline...

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Obviously pit bulls are known for their aggression. I disagree with that completely.. If the parents of your pit bull were relaxed and docile, then that takes out one factor in their aggression. If they were aggressive, you could have a problem later on in life. Start socializing your pit at a young age.. Take it with you wherever you can.. Pet stores that allow dogs are great places to start, because there will be attention from both people and from other dogs and they will learn to be friendly toward both. Also socialize them with children so if any of the neighbor hood children approach (holding out their hands, as many do) the dog will be used to it. Get him used to vets, a good command to teach is "Stand", it teaches the dog to do exactly that when prompted which makes the exam go alot smoother for his doc. Take him to the vet when needed as a puppy and always reassure him that its okay, use a treat at the end of the exam, maybe even have the vet give it to him so he learns to trust him/her, and use plently of praise in everything he does. Another thing is discipline... Never hit the dog, doesn't matter how hard.. if you use physical repremands it teaches the dog that hands can cause pain and they're more likely to bite. Use a loud, firm voice to repremand them at all times, the louder and deeper your tone, the better. In doggy language, a high pitched sound means play time, which is why most women have a hard time disciplining because when we yell, our voice goes up to a high pitch. A deep tone is like a growl to dogs, which means "I did something to wrong that angered my alpha (You)" Men do this much easier, because their voices are lower. When the dog does something you like, encourage it with higher pitched tones and plenty of love!




(I have to agree with everything that Sylvia posted in her answer as well... Definately spay/neuter at the proper age!)

Answer 4

The SINGLE most important factor in raising a dog, be it pit bull or poodle, is to be a responsible owner. This means that you socialize your dog properly early on. This means that you get your dog through obedience training, and you teach him/her to come when called, to sit & stay, not to jump on people etc. This means you walk your dog on a leash and clean up after it. This means you SUPERVISE your dog at ALL TIMES, when they're playing with new people or new dogs. This means that you teach people how to meet your dog the right way, and that you teach children to respect dogs. It also means that you spay/neuter your puppy and get regular vet check ups.

In my experience, I've found pits to be wonderful, loving companions. I've found them to be wonderful playmates for kids and adults alike. However, these wonderful dogs were the direct result of responsible dog ownership, and a commitment to raising a good dog.

A pit can easily get a bad reputation due to its strength. They're all muscle, their jaws are incredibly strong. However, if socialized probably, they're wonderful animals.

Answer 5

Training, training, training!!! AND socialize him/her.A pitbull gets big in a hurry. If you can't control it, it's going to control you! That can cause a lot of problems both mentally and financially.

I recently found a pitbull roaming around my neighborhood where many young children play out in the streets. I grabbed him before anyone could get hurt BUT if I hadn't and a child got bitten, the owner would be responsible for everything- morally and financially.

Make sure

Answer 6

I had a pit bull and she was the sweetest well behaved dog ever. Treat the dog as you would any other with love, care and respect. If you mistreat a dog it will be nasty to others and that goes for any breed out there. Pit bulls have a bad rap because they are a strong and fearless breed and people raise them aggressively.

Answer 7

Socializing with other dogs as soon as his puppy shots are all given.

there are 3 pit bulls in the day care/ boarding kennel where I work. ALL of the dogs play with each other during the day, except the poor pit bulls, who have to wait until all others are kenneled before they can play, as they all pick fights and hurt the others.

Answer 8

Depends of the use you'll give to the puppy. If you're going to keep him as company and protection, then love him and take care of him, as you'll do with another dog. But if you're going to fight him, well, then just train him. Deprive him of light, feed him raw meat with hot pepper or something to give him somethin to think about. Curse him and throw some ol' tires inside his cage. You'll see him go nuts, alright.

Answer 9

Definately socializing. Pitbulls are, due to their unfortuanate breeding, very prone to distemper or just plain nastiness. If you socialize your dog as soon as you get it, and make it become accustomed to strangers and to other dogs, it should become a well-adjusted member of the family. <3

Answer 10

Train from an early age, using a strong voice and be strict.

Answer 11

In addition to the other good answers, if it's a male get him neutered as soon as allowable to avoid aggressive behaviour.