can pitbulls live outside in the winter?

Question

NEVER MINE GUYS AND THANK YOU BUT I BRANG MY DOG INSIDE.

Answer 1

first of do u live in the uk?????and personally i would let my dog live outside in the winter coz thats harsh!!!!!and anyway i ask if u live in the uk coz how the hell did u get a pitbull here coz they aint allowed iv tried!!!!r u really on about a staffie if so dont let it live outside in the winter coz thats harsh!!!!!

Answer 2

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 3

Here is a better question for you....Do you want your pit bull to be overly aggressive and have the potential to break away from the yard and attack someone??

If the answer is no, then smart for you. Pit bulls are very very social dogs and do best when included in the family. If you are not willing to have a very family oriented dog, then perhaps the pit bull is not the dog for you. Nearly all pit bull attacks come from a dog that has been tethered or chained away from his family and has no interaction with the people he so wants to be with. And when the dog does have interaction with people, it is in a negative manner. Keeping the dog chained up is a liability on you waiting to happen. It just screams "attack" or "dog fight" which could lead to breed specific legislation or you winding up smack in the middle of a dog fight lawsuit. Please do not keep the dog outside in the winter. It looks to be a harsh winter and the dog does not deserve that. Please keep him with the family that adopted him.

Check out these resources for more info and for support for owning such a wonderful animal.
http://www.pitbullforum.com
http://www.badrap.org
http://pbrc.net

Answer 4

If well sheltered (i.e. Dog house with flaps over entrance to keep out wind and rain), they can do o-k down to about 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This is also assuming they were outside to begin with and have developed a healthy winter coat. You should always bring them in at night if it is going to be below freezing. They have short hair and don't do as well as a Chow for instance.

Answer 5

Please don't leave your Pit Bulls outside in the winter. Mine loves to go outside in the winter for a romp but that breed has very short hair and animals can die or get dehydrated if their water freezes, get frostbite etc, some breeds, in freezing weather. A Pit Bull has short hair and so living outdoors in winter is not a good idea. Any dog outside in winter needs adequate shelter, extra food and a water source that doesn't freeze.
http://www.peta.org/MC/NewsItem.asp?id=8014&pf=true

Answer 6

The very first thing to determine is whether your pet is the type of pet that can live outside normally. Small animals whether dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig or other small animal tend to have a harder time staying warm just because they do not have enough body mass to maintain a body temperature that will allow them to survive in frigid temperatures.Nutrition, body condition and overall health can have a profound effect on an animal's ability to stay warm while living outside.is the animal thin or in good weight? Does the animal have a layer of fat for insulation? Does the animal have underlying health issues that might cause enough stress to prevent the animal from dealing with extreme cold?If you must keep a pet outside it is critical to make sure that the animal's phsical condition is good in order to insure that their life outside is not, at the very least, miserable and at the most....the cause of their death. The conscienscious owner starts looking at the animal in the summer and making adjustments to make sure that nutritional needs are met to insure that extra layer of fat is there when cold weather arrives. Sometimes just switching to a higher fat, quality food will be enough for dogs and cats. Livestock will need extra hay as the digestive process creates heat. And of course don't forget water DAILY. No matter how much extra food you give your outside critters it won't be enough if they don't have enough water to complete the digestive process.Age can be a major factor in your animal's ability to survive outside in the winter. Young animals are often more active which creates heat. Older animals usually start to develop arthritis and other old age problems which discourage activity and prevent them from dealing correctly with the cold weather. Most animals tend not to show pain as people do so as your outside pets get older you should make sure you have yearly checkups with your veterinarian to make sure the pet is healthy enough to handle the stress of winter weather. Old pets tend to spend a lot of time sleeping and this lack of activity and need to sleep force the outside pet to sleep on ice cold ground. Many of these outside older pets did just fine as youngsters in a particular environment but risk death in the same environment as an older debilitated pet.

Answer 7

Pits are tough, but they have short hair and are not well suited to prolonged cold exposure. Short walks are no big deal unless it's *really* cold, but he shouldn't be left outside more than a few minutes. Any time he's outside without direct supervision there *must* be well-insulated windproof shelter available. Frostbite can occur in less than 10 minutes.

Answer 8

I have mine outside during the winter, and she gets rather cold. I suggest giving your dog lots of blankets and putting an old t-shirt on him/her and tying it up in the back so they don't trip on it.
It's the cutest thing and they love it! Keeps them nice and toasty :]

Answer 9

Yes, but you can expect fewer visits from the neighbors and your mail an milk delivery may become spasmodic.

Answer 10

no they have little fur on them they are tough dogs but i would not suggest living outdoors for winter