if i were to get a pitbull?

Question

how would i go about making sure it is properly trained? where can i find a good trainer? and are their trainers for this particular kind of dog?

Answer 1

It depends where you live, but you can find great training programs at your local pet stores. Pit bulls are great dogs, they are very loyal and affectionate and LOVE to play. I dont think it matters what kind of dog it is, they mix for training classes, as long as your dog doesnt bite others but if you get a puppy it would be fine to mix with other pups. Good Luck!

Answer 2

First do your homework. Study this breed they are not for everyone. They can be hard to train and you have to make sure you are always top dog, pack leader. They can get out of yards easily , I have seen mine climb a six foot fence. But you can not keep them chained up all the time, this will make a dangerous dog. Petsmart as dog trainers. Mine was trianed for service dog work. Try looking for a pit bull rescue they can help you find a good trainer. Oh yes never get a APBT from the guy selling them out of the back seat telling you he will give you a good deal, it will be a poorly bred dog and thus dangerous

Answer 3

Ask your Vet. They will point you to trainers in you area. Where I live it is $80.00 for an eight week class. It is a group session and you will be there with people with dogs from Mutts to Great Danes. Your dog will learn to socialize with other dogs. You will learn how to train them the basics, heal, sit, stay, down and come. You will have to practice during the week. Once you learn the way to teach a dog you will be able to go from there. After the classes were over I taught my German Shepard to respond to hand signals. You will learn a lot.

Answer 4

The breeder is important too. Make sure it's left with it's little mates for at least 8 weeks. Longer is ok. Because it learns from it's littler mates that it will get bitten back if it bites too hard. Doggie social skills. it also needs to be socialized as a puppy. So if it's in a small cage with the mom and no one pays attention except to feed and water, it won't be socialized to people.
Find a puppy bred where people pay attention to it from birth and where it can stay with it's little mates for 8 weeks.

Answer 5

If you train and treat them like any other dog, they will most likely be better than most dogs around children, know why?

Because pits have a higher thresh-hold for pain. So if lil bobby-joe yanks on his tail or pinches him or punch, kick or hit; he'll just look and might growl. They are great dogs and my nephews, my son, nieces, etc. all love being around my pure white pit. She's such a sweet dog.

Pits get a bad rep because of the PEOPLE who own them, a lot like guns are blamed for mudered instead of the people pulling the trigger.

Do some research, pit attacks (the occurrence) are no higher per dog owned than any other breed. Like guns, its the result of the attack that scares people.

Answer 6

a pitbull is no different from any other kind of dog there only going to be as good as there owner.....if you dont have the time to spend with a dog to train it you shouldnt get one

Answer 7

Socialize, bee the alpha, and go to any training classes that have instructors that are not afraid of this breed, and who have methods you are comfortable with. I find positive reinfocement to do wonders for my pitties!

Answer 8

usually you can find local trainers in your area. go on;ine, go in the yellow book, whatever. or, you can also go to pet smart and they can usually tell you a good trainer

Answer 9

If you know nothing about this kind of dog it may be smarter to get another type.

Answer 10

I can't advise on training, but be aware that you are unconditionally liable for any damage caused by your animal, and since pit bulls have been known to attack people (sometimes with lethal results), such damages can run into millions of dollars. Talk to your insurance agent about possible liability coverage.