I have two pitbulls and they wont stop fighting. How do i make them stop?

Answer 1

Other people who have said you can't keep them from fighting are basically right. If they want to fight & have the opportunity, they will. Potentially, they can kill each other as well as hurt you badly should you get caught in the middle, so please take your situation very seriously. Fighting is in their blood and nothing you do will change that.

Ask yourself whether this is something you want to deal with day in and day out, or if perhaps re-homing one of the dogs would be best.
If one or both dogs are of faulty temperament (not good with family, friends, etc) please don't make it someone elses problem. Do the right thing and put the dog down.

If however you feel this is just pits being pits and they are otherwise good dogs, there are a few precautions you can take to keep everyone safe and make the situation tolerable.

The first thing would be to get a couple of good muzzles. Not the little nylon things you see at petsmart and the vets offices, but good tough muzzles. They come in wire and leather and some can be worn quite comfortably...they can breathe easily, lick, drink water and eat to a degree.

Second of course is to keep the dogs totally separated when unattended. Never leave dogs muzzled in your absence.

Third , undertake very strict obedience to establish control of the dogs in your presence.
Since they're are already fighting, it's risky to use obedience alone, but if you and your dogs have a good relationship it *is* possible.
My two males fought , and after formulating a strict routine I was very successful in quelling the fighting.
It's not about stopping a fight, but knowing the cues and body language that precede it. If my males even looked at each other funny they got a verbal reprimand, and wound up avoiding each other out of respect for my authority. But, they weren't pits,. That's more of a challenge.

Whatever you do, please act responsibly. Good Luck!

Answer 2

I am pretty sure that this is a fake question put out here to just get people riled but... just in case you are serious.
If they are fighting one anoher all of the time it is obviously an unresolved play for dominance in the pack. That is sad because if things were being done the way that they should that wouldn't be an issue. If you were pack leader then your dogs wouldn't squabble over who should take the lead. You are obviously going to need hands on help on learning how to be the leader without becoming a bully. Call a trainer as soon as you can. Only then will your dogs not feel the stress of feeling like they have to organize and control the social order in their home.
This would apply with any breed of dog though the little lap models are not as prone to it.
As far as all of the media gobbling... hype spreading mental deficiants that have posted hate... I have posted a linfk below if they care to watch.
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Carlene M: Not to take away from what the others have said... but what wonderful points you have added! Thumbs up!

Answer 3

Are they really fighting? I have two Pits that run through the house play fighting. They fight over bones and seem like they are going to kill each other. No whimpering and no blood. Just a lot of noise. When all is said and done the sleep together. If that is not the case I would suggest taking them to get trained to get along together or get rid of one of them before there is some damage done.

Answer 4

my guess is that they had a previous owner who encouraged fighting and gave positive reinforcement. seperate them until you can have a professional come in and check it out.

they are really great dogs, most people just look at the bad media attention never the positive. they don't even realize that "pitbull" is not a breed but a general term for dogs with thin strong tails, strong jaws, squarish head, medium siza, and a short coat.

ben p...some places have also outlawed golden retreivers and labrador retreiver though they are very popular today. and "pitbulls" are not illegal everywhere.

Answer 5

they should probably be fixed , males can get a little territorial and aggressive also it could be a jealousy thing like if you give more attention to one or the other they could be fight to be the alpha male if that is the case you need to let them know that you are the alpha dog or top dog if they fight over food or toys then buy extra or seperate them or they could just be bored if you walk them more or exercise them more and make them tired they may not have so much energy labs are really michiveous until they are about a year so he may just grow out of it well whatever the case i hope it all works out

Answer 6

You probably won't be able to ever get them to stop. It would be better for all involved if you found a great home for one of them.

No matter what training you did, I doubt you would ever be able to trust them 100% to not fight when you weren't around, and someone will eventually get really injured, it would be in their best interests to seperate them permanantly.

Sorry.

Answer 7

My uncle has 3 mixed pits and they fight too when they are together. He has to keep them separate. 1 by himself and the other 2 are fine together. Its a lifestyle that he has to deal with if he wants to keep all the dogs.
If you can spend quality time with both dogs separate from each other then I say do that.
For your sake and both dogs, please keep them separate so that they don't fight.
I hope you find a solution to your problem.

Answer 8

You may not be able to especially if they are both females. Female dogs are generally territorial and will not will compete to be the alpha, thus the fighting.... If you can't you may have to get rid of one, or kennel cage one and let the other our and vice versa.

Answer 9

You need to keep them separated. If they are not spayed or neutered they should be. This can reduce aggression and aggressive dogs should never be bred.

Answer 10

You sound like you have not learned to be the Alpha of this pack.... you must become the Alpha or get rid of one of the dogs... unless it is play fighting... if they are seriously fighting you would have vet bills and blood.

H.O.T. Dog
Handler Owner Trainer of GSD's