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Archive for August 9th, 2010

The Pit Bull terrier is an amazing dog and is extremely active and can actually prove to be a problem if not properly trained. American Pit Bulls are very trustworthy and when a relationship is made, it lasts for good. If you’re a new Pit Bull owner, you actually need to understand how demanding these dogs can be and notice that they want a large amount of attention and training so as to recognize their total potential as pets. Pits are very clever dogs and this can work to your benefit as you are going through the training process.

Due to their high intelligence, Pit Bulls can have a stubborn streak in them; but do not let this frighten you when it comes to obedience training time. You as the owner must not forget that there’ll be times when you ask him to do something and he’s not going to obey, although he knows what you want him to do. Don’t forget to remain patient in these times and don’t get frustrated. The earlier you begin training your Pit, the better. At 8 weeks of age, you can begin basic training and socializing your Pit Bull puppy. Remember, make sure to keep the training activities fun and use positive reinforcements to inspire desired behavior.

Socialization is one of the key areas of focus for Pit Bull training. Pits can be intensely friendly and affectionate animals but they can be dog assertive if not correctly socialized. The simplest way to socialize your puppy is to join training classes. Training classes allow your Pit to be trained side-by-side with other dogs.

When your Pit Bull puppy reaches the age of 13-16 weeks, you can begin a rather more serious training routine. During this age, your Pit will likely test his boundaries with you and explore the area of dominance. He may nip and try and think the alpha dog role. It’s important to be robust during this time and maintain the dominant role in the relationship.

Pit Bulls are truly lovable family dogs that if properly trained and can make a great pet for anyone. They’re excellent dogs that love being around their “people”. Be certain to train your Pit Bull as soon as possible and don’t forget to stay consistent.

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