can you tell me the best ways to train a 3month old pitbull terrier, or at least where to go to read a bout it or from experience, this is not my first dog but the first dog that i am training with my boyfriend if any additional question sto my question to help answer me please feel free to either email me blueyes1805@yahoo.com or just message me on my profile, i want the best of the best to raise my dog right.
2006-10-12 12:28:56 · 8 answers · asked by Shy Town 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The others said it well. Enroll your pup in a puppy class with a pit savvy trainer.
THE MOST IMPORTANT thing you have to know about pits is dog aggression. PLEASE do not think that you can love, train, or socialize this out of them. Dog aggression is totally separate from human aggression so never confuse the two. All pits have some degree of dog aggression, some a lot more than others. As a responsible pit owner you absolutely need to be responsible and realistic about it. Some dogs don't start displaying dog aggression until 1 or 2 years of age (sometimes more). Once your pup is an adult, then NO MORE dog parks. And always, always supervise him with other dogs. Even if he doesn't start the fight he will finish it and be blamed no matter what. Never trust a pit not to fight. This takes some simple but critical preventative steps from you. And if any trainer trys to tell you otherwise about pits, then just walk away.
Here's more info about dog aggression from Pit Bull Rescue Central: http://www.pbrc.net/fightinfo.html
And more excellent pit sites:
http://www.badrap.org/rescue/index.cfm
http://www.understand-a-bull.com/index.htm
http://www.hugabull.com/
I would highly recommend that you pick up a good book about American Pit Bull Terriers. "The Ultimate Pit Bull" is a good choice. As is " Training Your Pit Bull" by Joe Stahlkuppe. Also, their are two "Bully Breed" magazines that are awesome sources, you can find them at Petco along with other pet and book stores.
And I would like to invite you to join a great online community of pit bull owners and enthusiasts! Here's the forum: http://pitbullforum.com/
2006-10-12 13:18:03 · answer #1 · answered by Em 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Training that you both can do together would be great. The puppy needs to learn to respect you both, not one over the other. You don't want to be the only one the puppy listens to, because your boyfriend will learn to resent it.
I liked "The Well-Mannered Dog" by The Editors of Pets: Part of the Family. It's a great book to go along with a training class. Helps keep you motivated to keep the training going.
You picked a smart breed, but they love consistency. You both remaining on top of your puppy will pay off.
2006-10-12 13:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by BuffyFromGP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend the money and have the pup trained by a professional. Since you are a novice, it would be your best bet. Check out the prospective trainers throughly. A well trained APBT can do just about anything. Good luck.
2006-10-12 12:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Fightingpit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just wanted to add one more good book. The Working Pit Bull written by Diane Jessup.The last poster knows what he's talking about . Pit Bull Forum is the best place to go in regards to gaining knowledge about the breed. Good luck with your puppy.
2006-10-12 14:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by pitbullmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all your gonna need tons of patience and second lots of treats. Its really hard work but you have to show the puppy the same thing over and over and over again. reward him even if you have to help him and after a while he will do it by himself to get a treat. its best to work with the puppy while he is hungry. You'll keep attention longer if he knows he will get feed. if that doesnt work look for a professional trainer or classes in your area. Petsmart has wonderful puppy classes.
2006-10-12 12:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by crystalyn129 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friendly Hello, I personally do not know the best way to train a pit. But my friend raises pits. I am enclosing a link for you to contact her. She can give you some really good information. Blessings, Kelly
http://groups.msn.com/trueheartkennel/home.htm
2006-10-12 13:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by Gentle Giant Canines 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obidience Class, once hes at 4 months, but do pupply class until then, socalize him right with other dogs, so he wont be agressive once he is older, also socalize him with people too.
2006-10-12 12:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to try puppy training classes...obedience classes...
2006-10-12 12:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by *<3_Gizmo* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋