Please consider professional training so the two of you can learn together. A 9 month old is still very trainable, and pits are usually pretty smart. Once you accept an animal into your family it is a lifeling committment. They are not disposable razors that we toss when they no longer work. Shelters are full, and people who want dogs already have them. So you may not find a forever home. In the future, please consider an older dog from a shelter that is over the puppy stuff. They are often trainable and loving. As far as solutions I've used with chewers (our stray lab mix chewed furniture) I taped (as in masking tape) over what she was chewing since she did it when we were not around. She stopped. Our pit mix was a simple "No" and praising him for chewing on his toys. I have also heard of people using vinegar and spraying it on the objects they don't want chewed. I have not personally tried it. Please consider simply removing any object that you can. Like a having a two year old, you would not leave your crystal on a coffee table with a toddler. Good luck! ... View related article.
Have you considered another dog for him to play with? You can probably find one in a rescue that needs a good home. That is a long time for him to be out alone. As far as the cats go. We use a little training tool that has never failed. All our pets are rescued or strays, so we have to help them get along. We lay the dog down,& place the cat on top of the dog, or right next to them, if they are not getting along. We tell them "easy, kitties the boss" and pet the dog while the cat "walks all over him/her". Worked for the pit mix and the lab mix and the new street cat (4 months-ish) that they were always chasing. Only takes a couple of times. It has worked with all 6 cats and 5 dogs. Our oldest, a boxer/pit mix just lays down when a new kitty arrives. He knows the drill, and he was labeled a cat killer by the shelter he came from. They are all indoor pets, no problems. ... View related article.
Please don't. Household chemicals are often toxic to our pets. While nothing may happen immediately, unless your pet has a reaction or allergy, these chemical are absorbed into the bloodstream. Anything from seizures, to rashes, to breathing problems can result. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea. Other solutions are 1) they make doggie wipes and kitty wipes 2) A little Dawn dish detergent & water in a container with some strong paper towels will do the trick. You can let them stay moist and grab them when you need them. Dawn is used in rescues of wildlife and is safe for dogs and cats. ... View related article.
