How do you train a pitbullor any dog to be social enough to get a second dog?

Question

I own a two year old pittbull that is wonderfull with people. She is the best dog with my children and anybody who may enter my house. The problem is that I would like to get another dog, maybe a minipin, but she is not social with other dogs. She allways tries to bark at the in a stern way. she is a runt and is not a fighter, but afraid she might try to eat a puppy if I brought one home. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

First, let me say thank you for asking this question. To me it shows how much you really care for your dog and the new pup to come into your home. Awesome. Ok, this is going to possibly get a little long here, sorry, but it's the only way to help you. Hang with me, here we go:
As you are already aware a Pitt is a pretty strong breed, both physically and mentally. You need if you are not now, to be this dogs "pack leader". By this I mean, you tell her what to do and when to do it. Here's a basic: When you walk her, she should at all times be by your side (preferably the left), or behind you. This shows that you are her pack leader, and she must follow you, not you following her. If she is in front of you, this instantly gives her dominance over you, weather you see it or not, it does. If this is happening, take control and pull her to your side. You must always be consistent. Even when she finally does what you ask and she has slip ups, remember to remind her where she needs to be during walking. Also, you should be walking her at least 30 minutes everyday. Turning her out in the back yard to run/play does not take the place of the 30 minute walk. How does this help your probably wandering. Well first it helps her get rid of any energy she has. For all dogs to be calm/submissive, they need to get rid of some of their energy, they do it by walking. This in turn helps your dog to calm down somewhat, and will make training or whatever easier with your dog. That's where the Minipin comes in. When you show your dog you are her "pack leader", she will respect you. All dogs want a pack leader. Some more so than others, and if you don't become the pack leader, then the dog gets it in their mind that they have to do the job. You don't want this. Yes, you can have a Mini, but you are going to have to work with your Pitt first, and this could take some time. Take her to Pet Smart or in the neighborhood where there are dogs. Walk her, and have her at your side. When near to a dog and she tries to growl/bite at it, etc, you instantly make a claw with your hand and strike gently to the side of her neck, while doing this make a "tsk" sound. What you are doing here as her pack leader is telling her the behavior she is portraying is unacceptable, the "tsk" sound gets her attention back to you. Dogs can only concentrate on one thing at a time, you will be breaking her concentration. You must do this striking motion (which is like a nip she would get if in a pack of dogs from the pack leader), as soon as she is about to do the behavior you do not want. Again, you must be consistent with this corrective way of teaching her. Strike at her instantly when she does the wrong thing and make that "tsk" sound. If you are not comfortable doing this on your own, please contact a trainer/behaviorist in your area. If you have more questions, feel free to email me. Thank you again.

Answer 2

You missed the chance.....
The dog is already too old........and according to the old saying......"teach to an old dog new tricks"......as u understand....the battle is already lost....
I should advice you as well, because u mentioned that you have children ....DON'T ever fool your self and leave the kids alone with the pitbull.... NO MATTER HOW GOOD dog it is. I should never trust it....
History has many incidents with pitbulls mauling kids..

Suggestion: Give it away and get an other dog that is "kids friendly"... Boxer, Golden retriever, Colley, for big dogs.... small dogs......any:)

My bro has pitbulls and Bull arabs...but he uses them only for pig hunting.... They are good dogs....and they don't fight each other because the "hierarchy" has been set ( by them in the hunting field) but no other dog....which has not been in the hunting field can survive amongst them.


I like Fawnice's answer She hits "Bullseye" but I have an objection to the point that you have the dog only as a pet and not as a "working dog" and Pitbulls are "working dogs..

Answer 3

just give the dogs treats at the same exact time then give them equal attention or let them socialize with something in the middle like a kennel or even ur knee see how they act let them decide whats appropiate and whats not like humping etc. and if its a puppy a dogs instincts say not to hurt it because if wolfs went around hurting puppies wolves would be extinct right? well good luck and if ur dog gets too rough it might be a bad idea

Answer 4

Find a really good, reputable dog trainer. We have a dog that is a hound/lab mix that had trouble with aggression. We found an excellent trainer to work with and he found a way to break him of it. Of course, the trainer had to work with us on how to work with him on obedience training. The consistent training that is needed takes a time commitment on your part. I would suggest you ask around in your area, look for people with dogs that are really well behaved, find a good trainer and work with that person.

Answer 5

you are not correct because first your dog is a female one and the second point is you told that it very friendly with your children.
so it can easily adjust with any other small or big dog.
you start making some tricks like showing it small doggie's toys and act like you like both your and the toy doggie. It is very use full to you.
and keep on saying that you are getting one more dog as its friend or its brother. I think it will work out easily

Answer 6

No! Dogs ought to suppose risk-free, and prefer they've somewhat location in their possess. Crates will have to now not be used as a punishment, however will have to be paired with optimistic reinforcement and compliment. As lengthy as a puppy isn't stored in his crate for too lengthy or sees the crate as a nasty location, it's a long way from merciless. And except, might you instead have your puppy crated, or entering some thing hazardous? Leaving a puppy external is by no means well, what if he escaped or used to be stolen? My puppy used to be crate educated and truthfully appreciated her crate. She willingly went in it on command and commonly laid down in it even if she did not ought to. Eventually, we had been capable to go away her out of the crate, however the crate fairly helped in the ones early years.

Answer 7

take her to a local dog park. but before you let her in with them, bring her to the gate for her to see how the other dogs react to eachother. dogs will probobly run to the gate to ask her "how come you arent inside?" thats when you reach over the gate (or stick your hand through the fence) and pet the other dogs. so your pitt knows that if youre okay with the other dogs, she will be too. at that point, she'll probobly jump on the gate to get inside. put her in the sit position tell her to wait, and when she looks into your eyes, open the gate and let her free!
GOOD LUCK!