they take baths and would hop in with u if u dont close the door ,they love water and playing fetch, they love to crawl in the bed or couch with my 5 yr old shes their best friend and if she catches them with her dolls she runs right up to them the dogs roll over showing bellly and she removes the toy No problem there. Now the cat we had 1st everything is ok as long as she walks pass their food. they just stare at her an she leaves the food alone (the dogs share their food with each other)- they are under my watch because of the sterotype title"pitbull" i see no difference in them as to the other dogs i have had . The only thing is obedience school its 600.for 2 .Iam trying to stop them from becoming excited when they see other dogs iam not sure it they want to play or fight. I found out later that they came from fighter parents. They were also treated for dermadectic mange. But i want dog friendly dogs and also i want them to learn the sit and stay comand were as i only can undo.!
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It is all in how they are raised. The only problem is that if the child does something to make them think she is being aggressive toward them (bless their little hearts, children don't mean too) then the dogs may bite her. They have jaws that unhinge and that is what promotes the danger there. They may not let go easily. I think you may be asking how to train them. The American Kennel Club associates in my area often offer free obedience lessons. You have to go with your dog and they train you in how to train your dog. It is a very good class that lasts about 12 weeks. Please watch your child. She won't mean any harm, but children sometimes are a little rough. The dogs may hurt her for hurting them even it was an accident.
I'm not sure what your question is Debbi, but I would rehome them if I was you. In UK a 3 year-old little girl was mauled to death by 1 dog on New Years Eve. Is it worth the risk?
your crazy for allowing your child to play around a pit bull, i lost my niece two years ago becuase my sister thought her pit bull was so cute and a wonderful pet, that was until the babysitter went outside to check the maila nd returned to find the dog literally chewing my nieces face off, and then went for her (my nieces) throat, thus unforuantely killing her, even if she had lived she would have been disfigured horribly from scars the 'cute and adorable' pit bull inflicted on her.
Anyone that owns a pit bull should be forced to turn their dogs into the local pound and then the dogs should be put down. Pit bulls are nothing but war/big game hunting dogs bred to kill and not meant to be a childs pet!
I hope my sisters tragedy spares you, but id advise getting rid of the pit bull and getting a small dog like a schanuser(sp or a chiwawa(sp again) or even a hamster or gerbil or gold fish, anything but a dog thats natural instinct is to maim.
i have had two pit bulls over 10 years and probally the best dogs i've ever owned. they are what you make of them just like any other dog. its how you raise them
I'm not great at training dogs, best we got ours to do was pee out side but he was only a small mutt so it worked out okay.
You can't always judge a Dog by the breed. My Uncle has an enormous Rotweiler who's head is twice as big as mine, but he grew up around kids and is the bigges sook I've ever seen in a dog. I spent a week at my uncle's house and the dog spent most of the time with his head in my lap trying to get some attention.
From everything I've seen and read, consistancy is the only way to teach a dog anything. Be firm and punish the dog every time he does something wrong.
If the dog isn't supposed to get up on a couch you have to take him off every time he does and tell him no. If he's allowed to be on it ever he'll get confused.
Maybe taking them to a park where there are other dogs will get them used to being around others. If you have friends with dogs maybe they can bring theirs too so you can have them play together.
The two posts I just read about pit bulls not being good pets and being put down are so ignorant. Just like klu klux klan ignorance. It's how you raise your dogs. Any dog can do a child harm. If you want your dogs to be social you have to socialize your dogs under careful supervision. 11 months is kind of old now but you still need to socialize them with other dogs. I had a pit and two ferrets that all have free roam of the house. I socialized my dog when she was young and she got along with all pets, cats, whatever. The only thing she ever use to chase were squirrels...
okay, the other two, are obviously not really into dogs.
i had a pit bull, and he was a rescue dog, that had been breed for fighting. he was rescued by the aspca, from a dog fighting home, in DC.
some pit bulls are horribly agressive, but he was the best dog we have ever owned. i think the fact that they are submissive to your 5 year old, shows that they are not mean, or aggressive.
do you have a friend that owns a full grown dog? if so, then set them up on play date, where you two have them on leashes, and let them get to know eachother. if they act agressive towards the other dog, then i would say that you need to find the $600, and get them into the classes. or even just $300, and do one at a time, or enroll one, and then use what you learn at the classes, to teach the other dog at home.
if they just play, then i would say you are in the clear, and not to worry!
dont take sh*t from anyone, if you love your dog, and they dont have a problem in your home, then dont let the breed affect you.
now, i have a 150lb rotti, and he is the biggest love in the world. but everone is constantly like, "oh, i cant believe you just let him play with you, and run around your house!" or the fact that we have him at all, makes some people un-easy.
Have they ever met another dog since you have had them? I have a 1 year old pit bull that I rescued from an animal shelter a few months ago. She has been absolutely perfect for us. But when we first brought her home we were cautious, because we didn't know ANYTHING about her history. But we also wanted a dog friendly dog, and an obedient dog. So we had to test her personality. We have a friend who also has an adult pit bull. His dog is known to be very friendly with ALL dogs. So we brought our dog over. We put them both on a leash, and the men held them, so they could control the situation if anything happened. First we just stood near each other, making them Both sit, to see their reactions. They were both fine, interested, but not at all showing aggression. So we let them sniff each other. Again, they were fine, no problems. After that they started wanting to play. So we let them play. We found out that we were lucky to get a dog friendly pit bull. She loves ALL dogs! But even though our pit bull is dog friendly, we are aware that not ALL dogs are dog friendly, so we still keep her leashed until we are sure the two dogs will get along, because if the other dog tried to bite my pit bull, my pit bull would dominate in a fight, and I do NOT want that. So, you need to see where your dogs stand in dog aggression. If they are not dog aggressive, then GREAT! But, if they are, then you need to seek professional help. Pit Bulls CAN be dangerous dogs, only because of their strength. And if they start barking aggressively or growling when they see another dog, STOP, don't go any further, find a professional.
For obedience, I'm not an obedience trainer, but I trained my dog to sit and stay with no problem. She is very smart, as most pit bulls are, and she caught on quick. She will stay for 1/2 hour if I asked her too. If you can't afford the obedience classes, try just asking your veterinarian for some training tips. They usually have dogs, and have worked with many dogs, and can give you some help. Good Luck with your pit bulls!
First off, shop around for trainers. My wife and I looked around and found one near where we live in a doggie day-care store that was relatively inexpensive. Dog day-care's cash cow is the day care, so if they offer training, it may be more affordable.
Remember training of dogs is really training of their owners, too. If you want the dog to learn sit, you need to be patient and persistent. Start by standing in front of the dog. Hold a tret in front of its nose, and slowly move the treat up and back over their head. The dog will have to sit in order to watch the treat, so as soon as you start moving the treat, command them clearly: "SIT." As soon as their rear touches the ground, give the treat, say "GOOD Dog!" in a cheerful voice, and pat them and praise them. Work with them over and over. After a few days if they're smart dogs, you will be able to stop moving the treat over their head, and will be able to just say, "SIT." Try it. Do not issue commands twice, let them think about it. Say, "SIT" without moving the treat, without hand signals, or anything. As soon as they sit, treat and praise. It sounds easy... it's not difficult, and depends on how fast the dog catches on.
DOWN is similar. Once the dog gets sit OK, you will move the treat towards the floor. They will probably try to follow the treat, as they lower themselves, move the treat away fromt hem along the floor so they lie down, then move the treat slightly to one side, to make the dog rotate their head and shift their weight so they're completely lying down. Issue commend DOWN just as they begin to move down, and when they get to final position, "GOOD Dog!" treat and praise.
Over and over.
A trainer can work on more advanced training like stay, down-stay, and more that will come in useful.
Training dogs to stay calm when they see other dogs is hard. One way to start this is to bribe them into behaving on the leash. Keep treats with you when you walk. When you see other dogs coming, distract your dog with the treat, and then let them have it when the other dog has passed by as long as your dog is behaving well. Eventually they should learn: when I see another dog, I will pay attnetion to my owner and behave. It's a more advanced skill to learn though, and you should have them well-taught on sit, down and stay first to make it easier. This way you can tell them to sit and stay when a strange dog goes by, and your dog knows if they behave, they get a treat and attention.
Good luck
OK people are sooo stereotypical. I have pit bulls and they are the most loving dog I have ever owned. At 53 pounds each they both still think they are lap dogs! (One isn't even full grown yet) Heres the deal. ANY dog no matter what breed it is has the potential to be mean. BUT I think it has a lot to do with the way the dog is raised and treated by the family who owns it. Mine love to play with little kids. My nieces come over and the dogs get all excited grabbing toys cause they think of it as party time the kids are here!!! Though I have noticed mine are fine with other dogs if we aren't at home but my adult female is territorial of our yard if a stray comes over un invited. SOo decide for your self. I trained them myself and have learned that they will do anything asked of them if you give them a treat. She sits when I say and will stay till I dismiss her so try training them yourself if ya want and if that doesn't work send them to a trainer it is worth it.
Iam a owner of 2 pits my self i also have a 4 year old son that thoes dogs love one of my pits is a reformed fighter but that has nothing to do with it my dogs have never bit a person my reformed fighter lays on the floor wile i watch t.v and my 4 year old jumps up and down on his back he will never move my other pit lays in bed with him wile he sleeps the pit takes his chin and lays it on my son throught u can't listen too everything you hear here a wile back i was watching anmial plant and the guys were going to pick up this ladys cats and one of them come outa the house holding his calf on because a ankle biter had took a chunk outta it now if that was a pit they would have put it down right there but it wasn't so they didn't they told her to bring the dogs to court with her .....so please don't think of pits as bad dogs it like every other dog its in how u raise them
Please, get a book on training. There are many good ones out there. Also if you read up on dog breeding you might alter your opinion and respect of different dog "breeds". Pitt bulls did not get there reputation by being the best "family pet". Life definitely would be easier for you , your kids and the pups if you choose to put them in a more appropriate home. I am sure there are great stories of pit bulls making great family pets; there are also stories of people winning lotteries. Do you want to play against the odds with your family's safety ??
Just keep up with the training. They'll start calming down at around a year and a half.
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