we have a 6 week old pit bull who loves to fight he bits all the time how do we get him to stop fighting he b?

Question

6weeks old and he bites all the time he has toys but when we touch him or plays all he wants to do is bites or fights

Answer 1

First he is young and this is the time mommy would be teaching him biting hurts.

Second be sure not to hit or play rough with him. Make rough play by throwing a ball and he can attack it.

Third when he bites you make a squeally ouch like one of the siblings might if they got hurt. - even my older dogs if I say ouch they know it hurt mommy and one of the others will come to protect me.

Fourth be sure he has his first round of shots and getting the entire series so he can go to puppy training class.

Answer 2

1. This pup should still be with it's mother until at least 8 weeks old, to learn crucial life skills like bite inhibition.

2. Make sure this dog is vaccinated. If you were allowed to take this pup at less than 8 weeks old, this was NOT from a reputable breeder, and there have been cases of back yard puppies having rabies...not a good thing.

3. Socialize this dog as soon as possible with as many people as possible. Unfortunately, due to irresponsible breeding and ownership, this dog very well may develop social and aggression problems down the road. Work now to prevent problems.

And as far as this indicating this is not the best breed to own: All puppies bite/fight/rough house. This is not breed specific...it is how they learn to be dogs, because that is what dogs do.

I suggest you visit http://www.pbrc.net for some information and advice on owning the breed. It is very important to know what comes along with pit bull type breed ownership.

http://www.libertydogtraining.com

Answer 3

Your puppy is still young, this is the age where he'd play fight with his siblings, mother and older dogs, which is an important part of a puppies socialization and why it is not good to take a puppy away from its mother before it is at least 8 weeks old.

His siblings would have yelped and stopped playing when he bites too hard and this is a method that usually works well for humans as well (it has worked with my dog and my cats). Everytime he gets too loud, make a high pitched yelped and break off all contact/ignore him until he's good again, which usually takes a few seconds.

If he doesn't calm down you can use pinning, which is what a mother dog will do to unruly puppies. Curve your finger over the bridge of his nose and gently squeeze (be careful not to block his airways or poke his eyes), you can combine this with a hard stare and a low growl.

Always remember to praise and be loving toward the pup as soon as he's submissive again. Submissing signs being looking away or licking his nose or pulling his ears back or clambering up to lick your face etc.

Good luck with him.

Answer 4

! First off, in the last 12 years I have had 42 pit bulls. (Staffs - Rose Ear colby and american bull dog) I still have five, The person that said that pits are “not the best breed” should have their ability to post taken away! My dogs, every one of them, have “Never” done anything to anyone. They have been raised with all the love and care that any one person can give. I assure you, they are the best! You are just warped by everything you here in the news... IT is not the dog! IT is how they are raised!. I can take any dog on this earth and make them a killer... These dogs are a breed that can go either way, as well as any breed. What makes people believe that these dogs are all killers is the fact of their ability to sway pain... These dogs were breed for fighting Bulls and Bears - as well as killing rodents... and I mite ad - they did a good job of it! ALL dogs were breed for a specific cause, and I can assure you - it wasn’t to kill people.

However, The gene to kill is in ALL animals including you and me. The owners of these dogs are the problem, not the dogs! Any animal can be trained to kill. Just like an army trains humans to kill - it is No different!

To answer the question, is knowing the breed and know what they need... First thing that should of been done, is to read and study the history of the breed, as you should do before buying any dog. They are all different... Knowing what to expect from the adult of any breed is “Key” to a great and long life with your pet. Puppies are puppies . They like to play and they all need to chew and bite on things. Just like you did when you were born. You had to and they have too. I don’t think I need to tell you Why! Read about the breed... All dogs have their own personality, reading on the breed will give and arm you with all the necessary information you need to combat any behaviors of the dog. All answers can not be guaranteed,, you have to know the pet and try different things for any circumstance or behavior problems...

I can tell you this, They need and want a tremendous amount of love - and they can get very jealous! I have found in my dogs they sometimes ack just like humans( after a few years you’ll know what I mean)... I can only share my thoughts on the subject and what I have seen and been through over the years with my dogs, Again, they are all different and what works for my dog doesn’t necessarily mean its going to work for yours. I probably would not of even responded if I didn’t see the post knocking this breed. So my answer is this. Take only the advice in “This” post. Study the history of the breed - Get a good book on training this breed. This may not be the breed for you!!! They need a lot of time spent with them when they are young. They need good chew toys and plenty of exercise...Do not give raw hide chew toys unless you are there watching them and don’t let them swallow it. Give them Nyla bones for chew toys and (Greenies for teeth) They are the best and pretty much the only thing that this breed can’t eat in thirty seconds.

Letting us know what blood-line you have would of been a plus!
P.S. I get a lot of question about this breed and my most giving answer is...Raise them as you would your child.
Good luck and welcome to the breed!!!
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Answer 5

All puppies bite at that age regardless of the breed, especially when they're teething. Anyone that says otherwise is ignorant. I have a 7 week old Boxer and she is the same way. You have to address it NOW by using a very firm harsh voice and saying "no" every time he goes to bite. He will start to respond after 3-4 times of you saying this. Do not try to spank him for this behavior because it will anger him, you have to use the firm no method. Also get him a chew toy and praise him every time he chews on it. When he goes to bite you, say a firm no, then give him the toy. When he starts to chew on the toy, say "good boy". He will soon learn the correlation. Do not pawn this off on the breed that he is!

Answer 6

Here are some very good breed specific web sites. PBRC , SPBR , PitBulllovers.com , Bulldogbreeds,com , Pitbullforum . A good book to pick up and read is the Working Pit Bull ,written by Diane Jessup. She also has a breed specific mag out called Full
Bully magazine. You have to order it on line.All these web sites and books or magazines will help greatly in learning how to properly care for a APBT.There's also another easy book to pick up called Pit Bulls For Dummies.

Lastly ,the pup was taken away from it's litter way too early.

Answer 7

cameron b, give me a break. Its all in how you raise them. They can have the best temperament if they are taught to. You have to take control of him. When he does this, if he's wearing a collar just gently jerk lightly back on him telling him NO. He'll get it. Its like having a child. You have to teach them and show them who's boss. But still love him, of course. Pay no attention to this cameron person saying they're not the best pets. They can be the best pet you've ever had they just need to learn. This person obviously has idea of what he/she is talking about. Ignore it. I brought home a 10 week old pit pup a couple weeks ago to give to a friend and he had the typical pit trate going on. He was biting and swinging his toys from side to side. Now, he's learned not to do this and he plays like an angel.

Answer 8

My Lab puppy did the same thing until he was about 5 months old. Play biting is normal puppy behavior, but it does need to be corrected. Our obedience trainer for puppy kindergarten recommended an excellent solution: If time-outs and nose-flicks do not work, go to a pet supply store and purchase a bottle of Bitter Apple or Bitter Yuck. Spray a small amount of the Bitter Apple or Yuck on your hand, arm, or whatever appendage the puppy likes to chew. It tastes *terrible*! Your puppy will associate biting your skin with a bad taste, and play biting will quickly lose its appeal. The undesirable behavior will be corrected without harsh punishment.

Puppies should not leave their litters until they are at least 8 weeks old. The time a puppy spends with his/her mother and littermates is a valuable time for learning social skills, one of which is bite inhibition. My dog, like yours, left his litter too early. Even at 2 years old he is still really mouthy (then again, he's a retriever), but after being "yucked" a few times he learned not to bite hard. Have patience!! He'll grow out of it.

Answer 9

He's a BABY. He's not "fighting", he's mouthing and biting because he's a 6 week old puppy and this is the way puppies experience the world --- through their mouths.

It is NOT an indication that his breed is "dangerous" -- a 6 week old Lab or Chihuahua puppy would do the same thing.

There are multiple ways to curb this, some of which are described on the web. My best advice, however, is to get your puppy into a Puppy Kindergarten obedience class when he's old enough; you'll learn all about this stuff, plus basic obedience information that will be invaluable.

In the meantime, here are some things to read that may help you:

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/bite2.html
http://www.perfectpaws.com/bite.html
http://www.dogtrainersearch.com/articles/amydunphy/mouthing.htm
http://www.pets.ca/articles/article-dogmouthy.htm

It's easier to direct you than to type it all out, here!

Good luck!

Answer 10

I have a 9 week old Bulldogge, at this age, they just want to bite anything. It doesn't mean it "fighting" or will be mean when he gets older. Make sure your say "OW" very loud when he bites so he knows he's not supposed to do that. Also, if he keeps it up, get up on the couch and ignore him. Puppies need attention, and if he knows you'll ignore him if he bites, he won't want to bite. Don't hit or flick noses as I previoulsy read. This type of dog obviously has a tendency to be aggressive, and if you show him aggression, that's all you're teaching him.

Answer 11

He is a puppy start corecting him when he bit you. Show him that you are incharge. I have alittle puppy that does the same thing and HE IS NOT A PIT. I have a 4yr old Pit and he is a very good dog with me and my kid and everyone else. It is all on how you raise the puppy. All dog have a temperment and can change not just a pit. Why does everyone put a Pit down they are ggod a d dog. Treat him good and he will do the same to you. Everytime he bits smack him in the nose if you keep doing it he will get the picture.