2006-10-02 13:45:07 · 28 answers · asked by ny_baby_3406 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How severe was the bite? Did he do it on purpose? How old is he?
Give him another chance in my opinion. If he does it again, take him to the vet. From there you could possibly get some medicine to calm him. If nothing else works, then sadly, it must be done. Pittbulls are known for being agressive, you take a risk when buying them in the first place.
2006-10-02 13:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by Determinate 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
NO, but I surely wouldn't let him get by with that again. A firm no. Also, I would suggest that no rough housing with a pit bull, as they are always wanting to be alpha (top) dog. You need to be pack leader. That means no biting pack leader. If you rough house with your pit bull expect to be bit. A pit bull needs a firm, gentle, confident leader. Long walks, exercise will take the edge off the hyper pit bull.
2006-10-02 21:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by Just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how deep the bite was and whether or not you were able to control the dog immediately after the bite. If you can control the animal, then, no, you don't need to put it down. If the dog became aggressive, however, and was difficult to contain, seek the help of a trainer who specializes in aggressive dogs before you consider whether or not to put the dog down.
If your dog bites someone else, however, you can be liable for the damages so get his behavior under control.
2006-10-02 20:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY! just because he is a pitbull you dont go up and down the streets calling WOLF! where you playing rough with the dog? if so you shouldn't put yourself in that type of situation. that breed of dog is very powerful, maybe its a situation where you are not right for your pitt bull , you might want to think about someone who can train him and you. someone that will show you whats right and wrong to do with him, or you can find someone to adopt your dog, maybe someone that specializes in that sertain breed. but just don't go out there a try to destoy a living creature just because of not being not being fully educated about what resposability you got yourself into, and DO NOT belive all the False accusations there are about these dogs, they are very loving and affectionate, just remember they are born beatiful puppies with the same love and nurturing that most other dogs are born with its usually people that turn them into monsters, they are the ones to be blamed not the dog
2006-10-02 21:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by Rizzledizzle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! You need to get some training. I recommend you watch some of Ceasar Milans Dog Whisper. He has several in his pack and knows what to do. You either should write him or consult someone that has pit bull training back round. You have to know how to handle these very powerful dogs. Was the bite an aggressive one or was he just playing to ruff? You need to give him boundaries and rules just like a little kid. He can't be aloud to "mouth" you while at play.
2006-10-02 20:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by sookie1969 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No Way he just needs to be trained.
When my dog was a puppy, I would play with him and he would bite. Now this was not a vicious bite but a playing bite but it was still too hard. This is how I broke him of the habit; When you play with your puppy, as soon as he bites you, you let out a high pitched yelp as he would if you hurt him and stop playing with him. His ears should purk up when you make this sound. He should figure out that he has hurt you. I broke my pup of the hard biting in about a week and he has never attempted to bite me again in 7 years and when we play he is very gentle. it worked for me. give it a try.
2006-10-02 22:45:48 · answer #6 · answered by In Las Vegas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. almost all pits do that its there way of being play full my husband git bit allot. But when it get to the point that he doesn't when he is not playing then you can start worrying till then have fun and enjoy your pit.
2006-10-03 12:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by Cares 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was playing and not being viscious then no. If you corrected him and he cowered why put him down. When dogs play they can get just as carried away as people. You will be able to tell the difference. If he doesn't snarl or snap at you everything should be fine.
2006-10-02 23:03:48 · answer #8 · answered by Joan O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You say he was playing. One of the first mistakes we make with dogs, both younger and older, is that we rough play with them and we allow them to mouth us while they're playing, but when they get older, it's difficult to control.
Give him/her a chance to correct the behavior. Ensure that your dog understands you are the pack leader, the one in control..
Don't rough play with the dog anymore. If you weren't rough playing with your dog and he was playing by himself and suddenly bit you, correct the action immediately. You only have a few seconds after the action to be able to correct it.
If you need more thorough advice and have a specific question on it, seek professional advice from a local Behavioral Trainer.
Best of Luck!
2006-10-02 20:54:02 · answer #9 · answered by TexasKitty 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should put him down, I mean, you said yourself that you guys were playing, so he must've just got carried away. Most dogs don't think they're hurting you, they just play. My dog is the same way, but she doesn't bite very hard, and I'm used to it. Sounds to me like this may be a dog you got recently, so give the dog a chance...he probably didn't mean to hurt you.
2006-10-03 20:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by Nessa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋