pit bull training (only people that own pits answer please)?

Question

i have a small Pomeranian/Maltese/chiwawa mix and i want to get a pit bull puppy and i wanted to know what i could do to keep him from growing up to be super aggressive.

Answer 1

I know several people that own pits and other small breeds in the same home. Ultimately it's in the temperment of the dog itself. I agree with the commenter about socialization and lots of it if you go with a puppy.

My personal suggestion is to get an adult. And a rescued one at that. If you insist on getting a pure bred pit bull...avoid Razor's Edge and the Gottie line. I would also avoid Gator bloodlines as well. Those particular pit bulls aren't really pit bulls in my opinion because they do not reflect the true "standard" of the breed. They are OVERSIZED drooling malformed dogs that should not be bred. Those are also the dogs that do not help the reputation that the pit bull breed has gotten.

Please spueter also. Another reason to get an adult from the shelter. They most likely have already been spayed and the adoption fee covers it. I would also recommend getting the opposite sex of the dog you currently own. And research research research will never hurt you in your search!

If you do get a puppy, ALWAYS keep in mind that dog aggression may become a factor when the pup gets older. But, it is something that can be managed. With proper socialization though, you shouldn't have much of an issue. I

Answer 2

Do a web search on 'Pit Bull BSL'. There are several sites where people work together to combat BSL in a positive way. This includes writing letters, faxing, calling legislators, city officials. Yes, you can be a part of doing something to make a change. It involves several breeds in some places. There is a world wide trend to ban breeds and lists are growing. Anything that could be assumed to be "pit bull" is No. 1 on the list at this time. Italy has banned, across their country, about ninety breeds of dogs incl. Border Collie!

Answer 3

Definitely look into rescue. For every 1 pit puppy that is adopted 599 are euthanized. Unfortunately, thanks to idiots and crack dealers, pit bulls have come to be feared and hated by many. Do your research, pits are NOT human aggressive but can be dog aggressive. We have two rescued females in the same house and they get along fine, but every case is different. Be prepared for discrimination as well. From groomers to trainers, pit bull is an evil word. Find a reputable trainer with experience with the bully breeds that does POSITIVE reinforcement training. And socialize your dog properly! Good luck!

Answer 4

I would highly recommend getting a pit/mix. Try a mix with lab or something. Thats what my girl is and i think that her temperment is very good because of that. I know that everyone wants a prue breed dog but is it really worth it? There are some loving pit bull mixes out there who need loving homes and dont have any of the aggression of a pit but have alot of the physical qualities. Please consider it. I would never pay that amount of money just for the blood of a dog line. I would rather have a good loving, laid back 'mutt' before I paid for a dog with a blood line that i care nothing about. Good luck and please think about it.

Answer 5

Socialize socialize socialize. Before the pit bull reaches 6 months of age, he needs to have met over 100 people, all kinds of dogs, buses, carriages, babies, and any other strange-to-a-dog site or sound. Between six months and a year, pit bulls have a natarul tendency to be aggresive to other dogs. Tell him NO very firmly. Don't let him mouth or play roughly, even as a puppy, with your other dogs. He needs to understand from the beginning that teeth on your other dogs (or around your own hand, or children's hands) is a bad thing, not a fun thing. Also don't play tug of war with him. You don't want to one day try to be tugging another dog out of his mouth and he think it a game. :) Really, pits aren't that bad. Just remember what they were bred to do (fight other dogs) and socialize it out of him from the beginning. Good luck.

Answer 6

I would get one from a breeder. Sure, there are so many Pits at shelters but I would not get one there because most pits, no offense to them because I used to have one named Maggie, are trained and beat to fight. If the Pits owner does not think the dog is good enough they'll either shot it or take it to the pound.
Just tell the dog who is the alpaha and what he can or can not do.
Good Luck!

Answer 7

I don't have a full pittie, but a mix, and he is actually very social with other dogs, though he plays rough. I think socialization at a young age is critical. Are you ready for the responsibility of owning this breed? When you commit to one of these dogs you are making a higher level commitment than when you get a different type of dog. Make sure you start training early, and be ready for ugly looks from people. No matter how well your pittie behaves, there will always be people who will consider him vicious due to their own ignorance. They are a wonderful, loyal breed of dog, good luck with yours.

Answer 8

Get your Pit from a breeder who has it's parents on the property. Check out their temperament. Take it to obedience training. Practice commands and obedience with him often. Pit's get a bad wrap. I have met some very sweet ones. In some states Pits must be registered and an insurance policy be taken on them. Consider and check this out in your state before you buy.

Answer 9

proper socialization is key for any of the breeds that are "pit bulls". however, it is in there genetic make up to be dog agressive. some more than others. just never leave the 2 dogs alone together unsupervised.

Answer 10

The "super agressive" ones are trained to be that way through abuse and neglect. Pit bulls are highly intelligent dogs. If you treat yours right and socialize him properly, he will grow up to be a great dog.