Training a Pitbull to Not Bite

RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By red nose pitt breeder (Guest Post) (11/29/2008) She a red nose. I have had many red noses like I have one right now had her since she was a pup she now 11 months old and pregnant but shes always nibbles when she playing. She looks like she going to bite but she nibbles on like your ears and hands. They just playing. They wont hurt you. It just feels good on there teeth. Mine's done it all her life. It's cute though. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By chico (Guest Post) (11/06/2008) Just got a pitbull like about 3 weeks ago and now his like 2 months old, but the only problem I have with him is that he won't stop biting my pants and when I try to pet him he bites my hand and wont let go and I don't know what to do so he can stop biting. I need help with this dog because I don't want him to bite me when he grows. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Josh's mom (Guest Post) (11/02/2008) Petey is a rescue my son has away at college. He is a student and does not have time to train her as much. I have brought her home to have her fixed and plan to work on the biting around the collar my older Lab is having to endure. They play nicely and wrestle but my older Lab can only handle so much. She is about 7mos old and I want people to not be scared of her since she has pit in her. I need help with her learning NO, enough, down. When I arrive her excitement is uncontainable and her jumping and nails are killing me. I know she is happy, but it hurts. Having short hair, what does this breed like, to pet or scratch? My lab will sit in front of me and have me stroke her ears and scratch under her neck, this doesn't seem to be the trick for petey. We want to take her back to him with some manners and control. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post by islandgirl88 (1) | (09/09/2008) Contact My boyfriend and I just got a 2 month old pit bull and he also does the same thing. His potty training went so well though... he was already goong outside on his own from the 4th day! His biting just started after he got his first shots. He hasnt stop trying to bite my feet, legs, and hands since. I read somewhere that the number one thing is for the puppy to know whos boss. YOU have to be the "pack leader". You can't let them know they can hurt you, because then they know they have some sort of control and dont look at you as the BOSS anymore. Once he knows whos boss, he'll listen to your every command. What i'm trying now is when he starts to bite, i'll put my hand like a claw and pin him down like his mother would do to stop him. He'll fight but you dont back down. hopefully it will work soon. I also put a chew toy in front of his mouth when he starts to bite so he knows thats something you chew.. not me. heres a pic! names MARLEY Report Spam or Abuse Pitbull Post By Odessa (Guest Post) (09/08/2008) I am getting a pit in the next couple weeks, I was just wondering if I should skip the "NO BITING" for a couple weeks while she gets used to her new home & mom and dad! Thanks for all the help! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By amanda (Guest Post) (07/08/2008) When my pitbull puppy did that I would spray her with stuff that smells bad and tastes bad also and when that didn't work I bought a cage and put her in that till she calmed down then I put her outside and made sure no one would go near her. When that didn't work I made loud screech noises every time she would bite and after a little while she got the point now she doesn't bite and is very friendly, but when she gets excited she'll nip but not hard but try those and see if it works. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By bailey tyler (Guest Post) (07/03/2008) I just got a pit bull several days ago. She's about 8 weeks old and she's FULL BLOODED. I have the papers to prove it. She's been biting my cheeks, face, and lip for a while now. I need help training her not do to do it anymore! I gave her teething toys and she's not interested in them. She's also peeing and pooping AFTER I take her outside to the bathroom. HELP! please and thank you all! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By krista (Guest Post) (06/27/2008) I have 3 pit bulls, 2 boys and 1 girl. They are 8 months old. The two boys get into fights over a ball, I want them to get along with each other. HELP XD Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By RexMom08 (Guest Post) (06/21/2008) I use a combination of training techniques that I learned from watching the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan, and Victoria Stilwell from the program "It's Me or the Dog." My dog, Rex, came to me at six months old. He was a wild man with no manners. I was afraid of him. I did a lot of research. Now, I am definitely the pack leader, and Rex respects my commands. He knows about 23 different words and commands such as sit, wait, leave it, down, potty, walk, ride, get it, toy, etc. I find that if I use a specific word for the behavior I want, Rex responds almost immediately. When I am finished exercising or playing with him and he continues to want to be excited or mouthy, I use the word "enough" in a firm tone. He knows to quit the behavior. To stop puppies from biting, you can use a high pitched squeal and turn away from the dog and ignore it for a period of time. This will teach them that if they want to play, they can only be as excited and mouthy as you will let them. Consistency is the key. If you train your dog 2 or 3 times a day for 10-15 minutes, you will see your dog transform before your eyes. Training, for me, was fun. You can use a treat as a reward or your dog's favorite toy. Rex is now a year old and is the love of my life. He still has a lot of puppy left in him, but all that training was well worth it. I now have an obedient dog that is an example for his breed. Report Spam or Abuse i need help teaching my pit not to bite Post By desiredwater. (Guest Post) (06/19/2008) She is about 4 months old now and I got her a week ago. She has trouble biting A LOT! Even when she is playing she bites hard! I need help very badly. I take her for walks everyday about an hour walk and every 2 hours. I let her out in the backyard. She has a 2 meals every day, and some treats from time to time. She drinks a lot of water since it's so hot. She likes to chew a lot She is people friendly, but just today when i said "NO AUDREY" and I grabbed her mouth closely and said that, she turned away, and then came back trying to bite me and growled at me. I also have her in a big cage too. I cant let her in the house because she will tear everything up and my mom doesn't want her in the house. Any suggestions? I NEED HELP PLEASE! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By (Guest Post) (06/12/2008) One of my good friends has a pitbull it is 8 weeks old and it bites a lot. Every time it gets to rough he grabs the dog's mouth, thumb on his tongue, fingers under jaw and applies a little pressure until it stops biting. it is usually more playful and less rough and licks instead of bites. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By isabel (Guest Post) (06/04/2008) My Sister has a baby pitbull and name is kaoz he is about 3 months and learning how not to do many things that he is not suppose to do like when he is barking so much and I cant handle his barking I go to him and let him know that I hear him and ask him what he wants if he barks twice its because he is hungry and than wants to go outside to do his works.I also know that when he barks more than once he just want some love and attention which I give him but when he starts to bite I tell him enough in a firmly deep voice and he stops but if you need help doing that you need to be calm in doing it or it will never work sometimes for the teething put a wet sock in the freezer and let it get hard after that give it to him to calm the biting a bit it worked for me but every training is different but it also takes a lot to train a pitbull. good luck to those of yall in training this is a picture of him when we got him 1 and a half week old Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Nat (Guest Post) (05/05/2008) I have a 3 month old pit bull! I couldn't ask for a better puppy! Everybody always goes on how pit bulls are so bad but I just think that it all depends how you bring them up! He does play bite but thats what all puppies do. They are teething! When he get to playful and over the top, I tell him no and he goes and lays down. Apart from that he is really good. just being a pup and I wouldn't change him for the world. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By (Guest Post) (05/01/2008) Flat palm and push the side of her mouth away from where she's biting with a firm voice say "NO" or something along the lines. Enclosed is my 11 month pup Rika. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By jason (Guest Post) (04/15/2008) My pit bull Abby is 12 weeks old and coming along great. I have been using a lot of the methods talked about on this site. She is almost totally potty trained and they need a ton of love and patience. So thanks and I'll keep reading Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By ricky (Guest Post) (04/04/2008) what has worked with my APBT is as it attempts to bite you put your hand below its chin an put your thumb inside it's mouth an push down slightly on the tongue..an very loudly an dominatly say NO,BITES..you've got to be in control at all times because if not accident can happen.. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Daniel Dusseau (Guest Post) (03/29/2008) I also have a pitbull and we've had her since she was 8 weeks old. She is now almost 5 years old. Puppies like to play and biting is form of playing from their perspective but obviously you can't have a biting pitbull play or not. Make sure you stay consistent with whatever punishment you decide on. Be firm and speak very firmly and direct. I used to roll up a magazine and hit against my hand really loudly and shout NO. She eventually got the hint and she hasn't bitten since. Have patience, you'll get there. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Jenelle (Guest Post) (03/28/2008) My boyfriend and I, have a 3 month old pitbull, we got him about 2 weeks ago. He was very shy and now is playful and loving. We have a big problem with him peeing all around the house, we tap him on the butt and for a few days he was waiting until we took him out side to pee, but now he is peeing even after I had him out for an hour of playing. We take him out a lot, but he still pees in the house. We have been trying to walk him with a leash but he hates it. What should we do? Report Spam or Abuse pitbull pup nipped my daughter Post By nicole parenteau (Guest Post) (03/20/2008) We really wanted a dog and after researching we fell in love with the pitbull. After months of searching my cousin's pitbull had puppies. We fell in love with the runt of the litter. His name is Cain and We love him so much. He is now 5 months old. I went through the nipping stage (teething) and was so relieved when it was over. Last week Cain was sleeping on the couch and my two year daughter went over to pet him and he nipped her in the face. Although it wasn't a hard bite it was enough to serious scare me. I love my dog but I feel like if i keep him I'm being a bad mother. I realy need some advice. Is this bad behavior something i can control or do i need to get rid of this dog? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By SouljaBoy (Guest Post) (03/19/2008) Thats him,Rocky and my sis Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By SouljaBoy (Guest Post) (03/19/2008) I had a red nosed apbt and he was the sweetest thing. I miss him. He had babies with my uncles pit and my friend kept his daughter. She has trouble with her because she isn't stern enough and lets every little thing slide. Mine was never as rebellious as hers. I agree with people who say they should be around a positive environment and should be praised whenever they do right but I also think that discipline should be used. You can't ignore all the bad stuff they do, you know. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By (Guest Post) (03/13/2008) this is because the dog is from 7 weeks to about 3 1/2 months old an is teething the best thing to do is get him a hard bone to chew an also have him playing w/other dogs. dogs that dnt threaten him an older dogs works best because they will start doing everything when the other dog does it hope it works out for u"" Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By James (Guest Post) (03/04/2008) I have a 2 year old red nose pit and he's the perfect dog around my 3 small children. To combat the biting, there is a spot on their lower jaw you squeeze with your thumb under the tongue and your forefinger under the jaw. Trust me, you'll know the spot when you find it. Its minor discomfort for them now that will save you major discomfort later on. There are also many other good tips i have for house training and breaking them of jumping if anyone has a need. Email me white582417(at)bellsouth(dot)net and i'll be happy to help. And good luck with the pit, i hope you get to keep him. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Svetlana (Guest Post) (03/03/2008) I have a 10 wk old pit bull. He started all happy and licking and now is all biting all the time, he is not listening, and my mom fears that he might grow up and bite as well, and that he might attack us. Now my dad wants to give him away on 3-4-08. I love him so much. Please someone help me before he gives him away. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By ItZaDogsLife (Guest Post) (03/01/2008) Re act like an alpha -dominant / in control adult, stiffen bod , look at anything, but don't make eye contact. Show your teeth and growl, just like that pups mom would do, that pup will turn tail and stop what its doing, or his mother would act on him and show force without hurting pup physically but scaring it by an aggressive assault closely/ a quick rapid push with her nose and mean sharp scary bark. The power to dominate a powerful breed is an attitude of love and communicating the way the dog understands, they are not kids, humans, even tho we love them so. If your dog applies teeth to you or what is not allowed be quick to react to that dog, as if your baby just held fire/ fast and sure you do not do that again EVER. Always remember you lead by confidence and control a dog will not follow a weak lead. It will walk ahead of you and lead you when you are not doing the job yourself, a dog can sense weak leader and will take control for you. This is not a healthy relationship if you want to own a dog, especially a pit bull the most dominant of breed. You must be the pack leader and decide the rules and job for each member of your pack. Or the dog is not living to its ability. To be in tune with the nature of the breed. You must lead the K9. A pit bulls nature is; You better lead the way, and I will follow you to the end of this earth, protect you and your children and serve you my master. Or you can be weak and your DOG will decide what is done. This will be your dogs house, and your dog will let you stay because you feed em. Got you trained good ....huh? If you want a dog to follow you - act like a leader and maintain a calm confident sure - do not Cross attitude, correcting immediately bad behavior. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By rick (Guest Post) (02/07/2008) i have a 2 month old pitt she is a female that is very smart exercise is an important key to obedience thes dogs will not listen if they feel stressed out. dont expect them to listen when you dont even pay attention to them, they love attention and love house breaking is very important take the dog out 10 minutes after they eat the pitbull breed have small bladders and tend to potty everywhere as they grow they would understand and wait for you to take them out. love your pitbull "im out" Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By (Guest Post) (01/27/2008) I need some help training my Pit. I just got him like two days ago. She's like four months old. Shes jumps on every body. She won't listen too me when i tell her too stop. She bites and runs all over the house. I called her lexii but she doesn't listen. I try taking her for walks, and she doesn't walk. She sits and looks around. I need help so she can be a good behaved dog who listens to me. My email is weesmoked hotmail ok latz Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By (Guest Post) (01/27/2008) My boyfriend and i just got a 2 month old pitbull. I've noticed that when she gets too excited she can bite pretty hard. Chewing is normal for a puppy, but dont allow your puppy to bite you or other people- not stoping the puppy tells them it is okay to bite. We give our puppy chew toys, and when she bite sme i give her a little smack on the noseand hand her a chew toy. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Ginger (Guest Post) (01/24/2008) I have a 7 year old red nose and when he would do I would gently "pop" him on his nose and say firmly "no bite that hurts" and say "OW" then he understood not to do it. It didn't take very long for him to get it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Beth (Guest Post) (01/24/2008) I am currently trying to train my pitbull and I find that when she bites it is because she is over excited and wants to play... usually I take her head and stick it in my armpit and put my arm down it reminds her of the womb and she calms right down Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Molly (Guest Post) (01/19/2008) My name is Molly I am the cutest 8 week old APBT in the world. I bite my master and and and and he tells me no, do I listen? NO, hahah. But then when I do it again my master grabs my nose an then says no. He says it louder this time and I listen only for a minute and then O do it again and and then my master grabs my nose and says no.. My point is sooner or later the dog will understand..Be PATIENT.. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Tatiana (Guest Post) (01/11/2008) I have a seven month old red nose pit. He is very hyper and I let him play outside but he has the tendency to still bite and hard not when he is angry but playing. I need to know how to teach him to stop and soon. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Chief Stunna (Guest Post) (01/08/2008) I bought a 1 year old red nose and he likes to Play bite and also like to jump but I like to play but when I point at him he growls and shows his teeth and he likes to growl. When I grab the broom and hold it and point it at him. He already attacked my boxer but he didn't hurt him bad he just got him around the neck and I grabbed chache and he let go. That's my boxer in the back ground. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By (Guest Post) (01/05/2008) My pit bull doesn't now when to stop. He bites at us, our clothes and our hand. He is five months old and should be growing out of that. What is the best training technique to undo that? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Arron (Guest Post) (01/01/2008) I know that what im about to say is going to seem cruel to you guys but i have 3 pitbulls, 2 red nose and a Colby blue. Me and my boyfriend also live with a friend of ours that has 2 OTHER pitbulls and my Colby was a hellian to deal with when he was from 8wks-3 months. We started using a method called Puppy Bootcamp. When he did something he wasn't supposed to he was made to sit in between our legs on the floor with his head down with no contact with anybody for a couple of minutes and after about 2 months of this he started correcting himself and is starting to show the youngest puppy what he is and isn't allowed to do. My Colby just turned 7 months old and is very well trained and behaved. It may have been an odd way to discipline but he knows who is boss in the house and he knows its not him. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By ayonucca7@aol.com (Guest Post) (12/28/2007) the biting is normal for the puppys they should grow out of hit by about 6 months. They love to chew get things to chew on and pigs ears they love em. My Red nose is about 5 months and shes out of the biting stage it took alot of chew bones and toys.. And when she bites you just have to tell her No. They will know what you mean sooner then later. Theres a picture of Eva when she was about 3 months Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By cory (Guest Post) (12/11/2007) My buddy has a 8 week old pit bull and it gets these stages when it gets wild and wants to bite what should we do? We have been saying no and pulling its extra fur behind its head put it doesn't help and it whines when it goes in the cage what should we do. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post by red nose lover 88 (1) | (12/10/2007) Profile | Contact My boyfriend and I have had a red nose in the past and are now raising a nine week old red nose. I have found that what works is to pop them on the nose, snap my fingers and say "leave it!" of course be very stern in your tone.. pit bulls crave excersise, love, and structure. They get the association down after about a week. also if they chew on people I will keep my hands away from them and ignore them for a couple of mins. they will eventually lose interest and stop.. but make sure they get the association of the word ow, or ouch, and that they learn the word hurt, so when they hear these words they will stop. let them be around all sizes and breeds of dogs from the time you get them and also lots of people but be sure to supervise these meetings and correct any bad behavior and parise the good. pit bulls love kanine companionship as much as human companionship... give them lots of love and affection and they will be great, loving, respectful animals. and also make sure they have a good chew toy such as a large bone, not rawhide, and replace what they are chewing on with the bone. I hope this helps I will post a pic of my big red nose along with this. ps;. most anything you read in this blog will help.. just anything you read that sounds abusive or mean... DONT DO IT! always reinforce good behavior with kisses and hugs.. and a very babyish loving GOOD BOY/GIRL!! try to stay away from giving them lots of treats when they are real young as these can gause bowel problems.. always be good and loving to your dog.. and they will stick with you no matter what!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Kim (Guest Post) (12/04/2007) I have a nine week old pit bull and she bites alot too, its not hard and i do believe this is her way of wanting to play but i want it to stop, i do the kisses thing with her and that works sometimes, a firm no works when she is trying to bite my feet, the point i am trying to make is i know she is smart but all puppies need work and most of all for us to be consistent. She is a people lover and even acts like strangers are her best friends. That is fine with me, we didnt get her for protection, we just knew she would bring alot of life and happiness to our home. And that she is certainly doing. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By OWENS (Guest Post) (11/24/2007) My pit is 3 1/2 years old and he just stopped biting hands. It is just something all dogs do. But he never hurt anyone. Report Spam or Abuse NOTE TO THE AUTHOR Post By jamie (Guest Post) (11/22/2007) I have a 4 week old pitbull puppy, she is very young to be away from her mother, but it is always better to get them that young, so i could understand if the puppy was 4 weeks, the reason its always better, is because you'll have a chance to connect a bond with them, in the since that you will feed them, and get the same bond as their mother would. Just thought I'd correct you on that =] Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post by A. Crilly (8) | (11/10/2007) Profile | Contact All puppies bite! Any smacking or squirting turns the entire ordeal into a game for the dog. Try simply stopping the 'GAME' by not responding, stay completely still and praise your dog with food or verbally the absolute second she stops. She's probably teething so give her plenty of things she can chew. Try tying a an old leather boot to a pair of pantyhose or very strong elastic and hang it just high enough so she has to jump to get it, when she lets go it bounces everywhere and will keep her amused for ages. This toy needs replacing on a regular basis as they WILL pull it down. By the way DON'T tie it to the clothes line for obvious reasons! GOOD LUCK! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Tammy (Guest Post) (11/06/2007) I have a little pit mixed with rott. She is 8 weeks old. I have pretty much got her stop biting and messing in the house. My concern is isnt it the way the dog is raised? I also have 3 other dogs. One is 14 lab and border collie mixed male. One is australian and queenzlin mixed she is 6 and the small one is jack russel and daucson mixed she is 2. The pup does go outside and play with them and they are all good with her. So does this mean that she will good nature like them? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Katelin (Guest Post) (11/05/2007) Ok. Puppies get mad, they are testing their boundaries. They need to know that you are the boss. If the lemon juice works, then use it, let her get mad. If she doesn't like it, then she won't bite, because she knows whats coming. Trust me, my family and I have been training pitbulls and doing pitbull rehab for more than 20 years. Puppy aggression is nothing new, and is not tolerated. I currently have 2 pits. Had one since puppyhood and she is one of the greatest ever. The other is a pit mix rescue, she was chained outside for the first 15 months of her life, I have now had her for 4 months, and she is coming along great. Her name is Princess. She was a biter. No one had taught her not too, and so she did, and she bit hard. She is 60 pounds and really can throw around her weight. She is\was not human aggressive, but biting was a big problem. So, when she would bite, I whacked her on the nose, like I tell everyone, they hate this. You dont have to whack them hard, just enough to get their attention. A loud resunding "NO!" should always be applied, a few times if necesary. One of the most effective techniques is simply ignoring the pup. She bites, play time is over for a while. Crate training is great too. Still need help.. Contact me at (Ladyleger525 AT Aol.com) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Dana Crump (Guest Post) (10/29/2007) It is a natural reaction for a puppy to bite expecially this breed because of 2 things. One they are teething so get a chew toy like a really strong ROPE Trust me the tennis balls don't work, and when she bites make a loud AAGGGHHHH sound and say no sternly then smile at her and offer her the Rope. She will eventually distinguish the two and chew the rope but the biting is just the way this breed shows affection to one another and you being her "MOM/DAD" she is showing affection. Puppies bite/nibble each other in ways that shows Hey I am playing or Hey you hurt me so I am angry. You need to make sure that the ANGRY puppy doesn't come out! Stop the Lime juice that is useless like you said it only makes them mad at the source(The lime juice Bottle)! Putting her on her back is making her accept defeat and Pitbulls just don't have that in them so that isn't going to work either. CHANGE VETS! A Vet should know this info and should have never suggested it! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bulls and Other Breeds Post By LaToiya (Guest Post) (10/19/2007) I have a 1 year old male Yorkshire Terrier and my boyfriend recently bought a 4 week old female Pit Bull. Can they peacefully exist within the same household? The Yorkie has completely shunned and rejected her and snaps or growls at her if she comes near him. He's also stopped playing with his favorite toy just because the other dog (pit bull) had it once. Now the Pit Bull snaps and growls at the Yorkie. What should I do? Editor's Note: If the pitbull is only 4 weeks old, it is way too young to be away from it's mother. If it is 4 months old, then it is fairly large by now. It's hard to say what will happen. A pitbull could easily kill a Yorkie. Make sure that the Yorkie has somewhere that it can go and feel safe. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Kim (Guest Post) (09/25/2007) Yell at her firmly tap her on her nose or hold her mouth shut, sit her down, and with authority tell her no so she knows that you mean it and that you are serious. Pit bulls can be very stubborn and hardheaded although very intelligent dogs. I spoil my dog and I had to learn to be authoritative with him so that he listens to me when I tell him no. But she will get better once she gets older. I don't think my pit bull stopped chewing or biting on things until he was a year old but until today he still bites and chews on stuff occasionally when we leave things out. If you can get her a big bone to chew on and teach her that that is the only thing that she can chew and bite on that would help too. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By (Guest Post) (09/21/2007) At practice, my team got attacked by three red nose pitbulls. Earlier that day, they attacked a little boy and two adults, taking the hand of one of the adults. This was a very bad experience. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By dave (Guest Post) (09/03/2007) When the pit bull bites simply smack it on the bridge of the nose and say "bad dog" or "NO" then after a couple of smacks the dog will realize it is doing wrong. i have breed pit bulls for living. Trust me, it works. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post by ILikePits87 (1) | (08/06/2007) Contact Hey Ive always wanted a Pitbull but recently ive been thinking about getting one. I do however need some help on what is the best age to get a pitbull and whats the best age to start training one. im 19 years old no kids in the house but there is another puppy that i got that is halve dotsin/beagle and looks cute. My friend had a pitbull and he left for a 2 weeks so i took care of her and i fell in love with her an come to find out that my friend came back quicker then i thought and it made me sad and thats what make me love pits. i like there character, their loyalty, there energy so like i said I just need a few tips because getting a pitbull can be a different training levels or so ive herd but if theres any corrections and help yall can give me please let me know. i dont want someone to think they know i need to KNOW on basic training and when to start thos trainings please i want to be prepared for the preapred. i dont have a pitbull yet so thats why i want to learn bout training them befor i get one that is the smart way to go. but please PLEASE know what your talking bout if your gonna help me thanks.. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By layna (Guest Post) (08/05/2007) I have a question I have a ten month pit I got him when he was four months he is scared of everything I think he was abused is there anyway to fix Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post by Sheraone (75) | (07/09/2007) Contact For puppies, nipping is play behavior, Responding to it by rapping them back or even shouting at them may be interpreted by them as part of the play. If a puppy is nipping you or your kids, ignore them. Stop playing with them, look away, fold your arms so they cant get your fingers. They quickly learn to play in a more human friendly manner. Consistency is key! Do this every time. Teach your kids. Toe biting is a little more tricky if they like to bite your toes, feet, ankles as youre walking. A firm NO is more effective than just stopping and ignoring them. They will discover too quickly how to get you to stop. I also agree with the person who mentioned about letting your puppy get mad. Some people, god-forgive-them think that playing with an angry aggressive puppy is fun. Just try to remember who is responsible for training and what they are learning from such things. Dogs are a lot smarter than most people give them credit for. Any time your hurt a dog, they remember for ever. They are extremely forgiving and loving, but like us, they remember pain. Aggressiveness in dogs is often a sign that the dog doesnt feel completely safe. When meeting people, always be sure to let the dog meet them on his terms. If the dog is a little shy, let him hang out behind your legs, let the dog sniff the person first before the person reaches out to pet them. Petting on the head just looks so cute but a dog may be concerned about why someone is raising their hand over their head, especially when they cant really see the hand. Let trust build rather than just assume it should already be there. Pit Bulls are very muscular and strong and may be more prone to attacking than running out of range. As a Pit Bull companion it is your responsibility to discover his special needs concerning interacting with humans. To say that Pit Bulls are aggressive is to deny human responsibility and it distresses me to see the current laws pertaining to pit bulls. And Shell Dude, I am sorry to hear that you have been formally trained to "break" dogs. Dogs are partners and companions, not unfeeling beasts that need to be broken to our will. For anyone else seeking formal obedience training do some serious research of the club or organization you will be using. Sit in on a few sessions before enrolling your dog. Trust your instincts. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By 615PitMan (Guest Post) (07/09/2007) Oh and eliana......your dog just got weaned specifically a pitbull under 3 months is too young to start "correcting" right now you need to consistently give AND ENFORCE instruction to get the dog use to YOU, YOUR VOICE, AND THE COMMAND. Then introduce the reward for obedience. at about 4-5 months, then it would be okay to give an occasional "love tap" DO NOT BEAT, CHOKE, PULL OR SMACK YOUR DOG! That is UNACCEPTABLE AND ANIMAL CRUELTY! a "love tap" is a simple timid yet firm slight pop on the nose (all dogs hate this and learn "I dont want that" quick) DO NOT PUNCH THE DOGS NOSE! two fingers and a downward push, enough to get their attention but not enough to make them whine will suffice Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By 615PitMan (Guest Post) (07/09/2007) For the uneducated on the subject of the "pit bull" breed, they were originally bred in England and served its purpose by killing Vermin that might otherwise ruin crops, damage property, or spread disease such as the Black Plague. They were also originially used by farmers for herding. Typically a dog would do this by biting the bull on the nose and holding on until the bull submitted. (which is when the idea for fighting them as a sport was birthed.)The nature of the "pit bull" breed is very family oriented and loving. inbreeding and improper treatment of the "pit bull" by its OWNER is to blame for the bad rap that this breed gets. As someone said, if youre not bleeding perfusely, you were nipped not bit. BITING IS NATURAL FOR ALL DOGS!!! its inevitable. You can however train them not to bite....personally i use a dog clicker during my commands followed by a treat if they comply. If not, no treat. DO THIS CONSISTENTLY SO THE DOG GETS THE MESSAGE. ALL DOGS JUMP!!!! something else thats inevitable. YOULL NEVER MAKE IT STOP but just like w/ biting you can train "when its okay to jump" SHELL DUDE: I see straight through your post.... You figured "internet blog, these ppl will never see me in life so ill lie about being a trainer to impress on the internet" like someone else said on here, if you truely were a trainer youd know the historical temperment of the "pitbull" breed, that of which you obviously dont. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By David D (Guest Post) (06/07/2007) shell dude people like you give them a bad name and a bad rep. Pitbulls are extremely friendly towards people if you knew anything about the breed you would know that when these dogs were bred they were bred to fight other dogs. any sort of human aggression in the breed would be eliminated the dog would be destroyed there by weeding out the undesired trait. The reason this trait was un desired is because human aggression was dangerous to those putting on the fights. They are however bred to be aggressive to other dogs and should always be supervised with other animals... The pitbulls that attack humans are crossed with other breeds or are inbred, people that buy this breed should buy from a reputable breeder. As for the people who have problems with the pits biting they should first make sure there dogs get enough exercise then do training when the dog releases its energy its much more receptive to training... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Eliana (Guest Post) (05/28/2007) My puppy is 6 weeks and he is lovely but he bites me a lot. i smack him lightly on he's bottom and say no but he is still biting. he is a red nose pit and i love him but do need some help. anyone have any help? please...x Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post by gouligann (23) | (05/23/2007) Contact Rap her up on the underside of her chin with your hand, saying a firm, NO! then stick a toy into her mouth that is hers. My dog stopped play biting almost immediately using this method, and I couldn't even get her to wrestle with me using her teeth for her whole life. Do it young while she's still interested in toys. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By pecan. (Guest Post) (05/21/2007) I have a red nose myself when she bites ,with your thumb hold her bottom jaw everytime and tell her bad girl should take no more than 2weeks Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By lucky (Guest Post) (05/20/2007) hi. i have a 10 wk old red nose pit.He has been very easy to train from potty to biting.I just tell him no biting with a firm voice every time he bite. I have taught him kisses instead so if he starts to bite i say no biting kisses he begins to lick.My experience with him is he is just trying to find a way to show he wants to play.I also spoil him with alot of attention and plenty of chew toys so if your dog bite give him a toy he know he can bite" instead of you." ( Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By tony (Guest Post) (05/19/2007) i have a pit bull that is 11 weeks and some time when you pat him, he opens his mouth like he going to bite you want can i do to make him stop doing that. Report Spam or Abuse WHAT SHOULD I DO? Post By ANGIE (Guest Post) (03/29/2007) I HAVE A 3 MONTH PIT BABY HES ADORABLE IM 15 I LIVE IN PATERSON N.J ND I JUST HOPE HE DOESNT BECOME LIKE PEOPLE SAY SO I WANT TO TRAIN HIM.. HE ALREDI KNOWS HOW TO SIT. ITS HARD TO MAKE HIM DO ANYTHIN ELSE WHAT STEP SHOULD I TAKE NEXT? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By ryan (Guest Post) (03/23/2007) They first thing u need to do is make sure your dogs are getting enough exercise. Pits are athletes and need a ton of exercise. I have a 4mo red nose right now that never bites or chews. If your pup or dog does try to bite/nip/mouth what u need to do is take your thumb and press down on the tongue until the dog yelps (mine never does) this will make your puppy really uncomfortable without hurting it. If u use a spray bottle they just learn to avoid that. This is the best method but you have to start young u dont want to be getting chewed on by a dog with its adult teeth. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By nohel (Guest Post) (03/16/2007) i have a 3 month old red nose pitbull that likes to bite our shoes and pants and sometimes when were petting her she tries to bite us what should i do to stop this Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By mary (Guest Post) (02/10/2007) my pitbull is 3 years old and has became very aggressive towards people. He's never had this problem before but he has bit my dad twice without warning.But once we stated working with him he became a little less tense and when we got him a choker collar he became less aggressive but it takes a lot of time and patience so keep calm and your dog will learn better. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post by Shell Dude (3) | (02/07/2007) Contact I have formally trained dogs for many years. Unfortunatly, The Pit, is one of the most difficult, because it is NATURALLY AGGRESSIVE ! So if yours "is"... don't be surprised AT ALL. The woman that is having problems with a 4 week old? pup, should get rid of that dog NOW.... there is no excuse for that behavior what so ever. Normal aggression in Pits, does not start to surface until 12-14 weeks, BUT-- by NO MEANS, should they EVER be aggressive to "the hand that feeds and shows affection" to them. NEVER-NEVER-NEVER! If they are, it depends A LOT on on how they were brought up in their new home, after they left the litter. Is the "master", there all day---- or are they working 40 hours a week ( a lonely puppy is an aggressive puppy.... just ask the couch or easy chair it tore to sheds while you were at work ! ) Does the dog have a "schedule" Erratic behavior by the master, makes the dog erratic also. If the dog "knows" when you will be gone ( aka work etc. ) , it will adjust ..... if it "knows" that certain things are expected of it, it will do it, to please his "master" ... AS LONG as THE DOG, CAN COUNT ON, the "master" being there, when it expects it! This is a hard concept for most people to grasp.... but it's so very true! Dogs are very human like.... we can all relate to one time or another, where our mate had to work late, or went someplace without telling us, and how rejected we felt "not knowing"...... dogs are NO different..... and they will shred your furniture while your gone, just to get their point across ! I will go out on a limb here, and gamble, that the lady who's Pit is aggressive at 4 weeks old is neglected, most of the day. As a dog trainer, to be honest....... I hate trying to train Pits. They have been bred for one reason only, and that is to be an aggressive, and sometimes deadly canine. They are "very hard" to "break", and make them a "household pet". They should be used as a watchdog in a junk yard, for the most part, as far as I'm concerned, and not even considered for a pet if children are in the house (or even the neighborhood) Pit's have become very popular the last decade or so, mostly because of the influx of drug dealers, using them for protection. As a result, we have an over abundance of these in-bred killers.... and because THEY ARE "cute" when pups. That does not change the basic animal, it's a killer Being a "master" of a Pit should be left to only the VERY experienced dog owners. My advise, DO NOT get a Pit as your first dog, if you are new to raising dogs, or have children in the house. #2 ---- DO NOT , think you will EVER be a "master" of a "pre-owned" Pit. It ain't gonna happen -- PERIOD ! If you "insist" on owning this breed, get one as YOUNG as you can, and expect to work HARD, to make that dog "a pet", that you - yourself, does not have to fear. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By alex (Guest Post) (02/06/2007) i have a 4 week old pitbull and i had it for a week already but it started to bite who ever pets him. how do i stop it from biting me? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Carl Morgan (Guest Post) (12/23/2006) I have a Am. Pit, He's almost 2 yrs. old, He is very well behaved. But he is starting to snap at some people for no reason, Or without warning. I hate to have to get rid of him, But I can't think of him biting someone. Any answers on how to break him of this? Report Spam or Abuse RE:Training a pit to obey commands? Post By Layla's Mom (Guest Post) (07/03/2006) How can I get my 8 month old red nose pit to become a lot more social around other breeds. She still is a baby but when she comes around other breeds she tends to still become aggressive? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Jonny (Guest Post) (06/26/2006) I recently got a 7 month old Red Nose Pitbull and she is very sweet and barks at people who try to hurt me or she thinks is hurting me.But the guy that sold her to me wants to steal her back but the dog doesnt bark at anyone strange unless they are hurting me. So i want to train her to bark at strangers so she can be a good watchdog. Can i gets some help? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Brit (Guest Post) (05/31/2006) i have a 6 month old pit. Well i kno that it is half pit and half chow. It is the cutest dog in the world, it is already potty trained or whatever that is called. He does not pee or poop ini the house at all anymore, only if ya leavin him running around all day alone. ANYWAYS. i want my dog to be protective over me and my family that lives here in the house. Like a watchdog or whatever. Well write now he likes to chew on your feet when you are walkin and your hands or whatever he can get when you are laying down. and likes to bite my hair. He barks at people that walk in the house but he is waggin his tail while doing that. I want strangers to be SCARED of my dog. but i do not want him to bite them unless they tried to hurt me. So how do i teach him to stop biting my family but when he sees a stranger he acts like he will bite them but wont. ya know to get them scared of my dog. I do not want my dog to bark at people but then be scared of them or wag there tail when he is barkin at them. Report Spam or Abuse ` Post By cindy (Guest Post) (05/04/2006) she always bites my legs. she is about 8 weeks old. how do I train her to stop biting Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post by pamphyila (498) | (04/25/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact I am not a dog person but I am a great fan of TV's Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan - He has a great program on cable (the history channel,I think) - & has a new book. His philosophy is that the dog owner should be the leader of the pack - and he has pointers all you owners of strong breeds could use - check him out. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Pitbull--(My fight name) (Guest Post) (04/25/2006) I have a 4 month old pitbull whos good most of the time. He trys to bite and throws a fit when all attention stops. When I play with him if he bites me he generally does it extremely light and its like he is almost licking my hand. I just want some tips to stop the whole biting thing before he gets huge and kicks my butt. Any Ideas? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull not to jump on people Post By niki (Guest Post) (02/12/2006) My pitbull loves jumping in my face when I take her off her leash. Why does she do that? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By loria at aolcom (Guest Post) (02/02/2006) my pitbull loves to jump on people and bite at them . And also at me. can you give me some understanding. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull Not to Jump on Visitors Post By Lori (Guest Post) (12/29/2005) I have a 6month old red nose pit..Cutiest thing ever. But..Whoever she sees come in the yard she goes up and jumps on them. I want to train her not to...People will come pet her if they want...Dont go and jump on peoples clothes, I feel bad. Other then that she's great..hardly barks only when we wants to go pee pee or needs more food. My cousin told me its because we keep her caged up to long. We have a time when and for how long we let her out for. BUt i dont want her running around with the stray dogs. Is that true (not to keep her caged up for so long)..and what can I do to stop her from jumping on people? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By rodneywelch420 (Guest Post) (12/21/2005) i think that u should try thie same method that the vet told u but make it so that the dog doesn't see the bottle. try an electric collar! im not a mean person. leave the e collar on the dog for about a week with out "zapping" the dog. this is so that the dog does not become aware of the equipment. after the week start the dog off on the lowest setting and give the dog a quick "zap" when it bites. that should tell the dog that biting u is wrong. only do this along as needed for the dog to stop biting. this is a quick and simple way to stop the dog from biting you. i have a question. did the dog make u bleed when it bit u? if not than the dog didnt bite you it nipped you. peace out. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By littlemama (Guest Post) (11/17/2005) hey tom i dont think you should put your pitbull to sleep my pit did the same but to my mom and i taught him not to bite. by havin people come over and let him meet your family so he knows who they are and every time they come over let him come in to.I hope every thing gose ok with your dog. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Amanda (Guest Post) (11/03/2005) My pit bull has a problem biting me she bites me it hurts not that bad is it just teething or what shes 7 months old but shes still my best friend! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Tom (Guest Post) (09/25/2005) I have an 18 month old male pitbull that has been sheltered from people other than my girlfriend and I because he has always been agressive twards others. Now on two occasions he has bitten relatives while he has been on his leash in the backyard. Should we have him put to sleep or can he be trained? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By debbie (Guest Post) (08/03/2005) i agree with the comments about her teething. she is at the right age. it's normal , all puppies play bite to learn the dominance heirarchy. they just have to learn that you don't chew on humans. try freezing a wet washcloth that's been twisted up or knotted (place in a plastic baggie first) and sprinkle it liberally with Ambesol ( a numbing agent sold over the counter for babies who are teething). also, "mouthing " things is how puppies and babies explore their world. they don't have too many taste buds at this age and they will "taste" everything to see if it's edible. ever watch a litter of pup playing with one another? it's quite aggressive, but still play. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Jannie (Guest Post) (08/03/2005) I have an 18-month old red nose and I haven't had any trouble with her biting while playing..She has plenty of chew toys including a big black cat that lets her chew on him at times. She is very protective and can be very aggressive at times. She is a very loving dog and likes to be held like a baby, she thinks she's still a little puppy..a 75 lb. puppy!!! There is some people she likes and some she don't like and she will let you know when she don't like some one. She is a very well mannered dog for a pit bull..Good luck... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite Post By Sue (Guest Post) (08/03/2005) MOstly, do not anger her as a puppy. These dogs have to have positive training continually. When she misbehaves, stop whatever is making her upset. but give her all the praise possible when she does good. The biting now, is more than likely teething...it will continue for a great while, provide some oral stimualtion for her, toys, knuckle bones etc, that she can tear up. This is a very natural thing with all puppies. Of all things, dont get a scolding pattern, only positive and then if she misbehaves, stop all activity for a good while. She needs good reinforcing training. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Training a Pitbull to Not Bite