Training a Pitbull Puppy

By

Emonster12

This is to lyonpridej. I am Erin from Hemet, CA and I don;t know why this came up as someone else with my dog's picture. I did not write any of that, so I'm suspicious too.

Editor's Note: I'm so sorry for the confusion, the photo was accidentally not removed when the new request was posted. Ella and Erin are two different members.

By

lyonpridej

I have a question for you. Why are you "Ella from Seattle, WA" when you post this question, but when you posted last time (in the archives below) you were "Erin from Hemet, CA"?

We tried to answer your questions to help you then & I think most people would be happy to continue to help you when you have questions on raising your beautiful puppy to be a great adult dog, but it makes me a little suspicious when you change your name & city?

By

muttmom

Your training is cruel. Please don't train that way or you will change a perfectly good dog into a nervous unhappy wreck. Don't treat any animal with cruelty. Bad treatment of animals often leads to bad treatment of humans.

By

KansasCindy

I agree with "looneylulu". A Pit Bull doesn't need "special" training, only regular "good training". Even though they are a naturally aggressive breed, (which could be controlled with proper handling) the bad rep that Pit Bull's get is from obnoxious pet owners that train their dogs to be mean and fight for their lives.

Please check into a local American Kennel Club (AKC) branch or chapter and ask about "Obedience Classes". A reputable club will accept all breeds, mixes and mutts and the skills you and your dog will learn will be a lifetime benefit for both of you.

One other point of advice, Ella. I know what you are talking about by trying to get your dog on his/her back for understanding submission, but this should not be tried without you, the human, being adequately trained in this procedure. Again, a puppy or dog (any breed, mix or mutt) with appropriate obedience training probably does not need this in the first place and doing so unnecessarily, causes excessive stress on the dog. Please don't try to implement this type of "training" without the help of a pet training professional.

Please look into Obedience Classes. You and your pup will learn from and enjoy the experience and they are not very expensive, either. (Mostly they just cover the costs of the club offering the classes.) Take care Ella and puppy! P.S. Your puppy is a cutie pie! Wishing you and the pup the best of a long and happy friendship!

By

looneylulu

Not sure why you want to do the things you listed. Do have a certain problem with him, or just worried because he's a pit bull. They have a bad rep, which is basically false, you train as you would any other dog. Pit bulls have been inbred so much that certain charateristics have been brought out. If your pup is from a rep breeder or you know the parents I wouldn't worry about him being a pit bull. They are what you make them.

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By Nancy from Holland, MI

I have a 7 week old blue nose Pit Bull puppy. He likes to sleep, but when he does awake he loves to play. My main concern is that he will grow up to be aggressive.