| People say a lot of things about Pit Bulls, but you | | | | did not do their homework. That's not the dog's fault, |
| never hear them talk much about the intelligence of | | | | now is it? |
| this particular breed. Fact is you'll never hear anything | | | | As the owner of a Pit Bull, you should understand |
| about the intelligence of this animal, unless you are in | | | | that his stubbornness comes from his intelligence, and |
| the company of Pit bull owners. Anyone who has | | | | that you shouldn't take it personally. Just because he |
| owned one of these fascinating dogs will tell you | | | | doesn't want to do what you want him to do at a |
| straight up that the Pit bull is a very smart dog | | | | specific time doesn't mean he doesn't love you. If |
| indeed. | | | | you can simply treat it for what it truly is, |
| Pit Bulls are fairly quick to learn, but they also have a | | | | stubbornness, then you'll both make out just fine. |
| certain stubborn streak which is a direct result of | | | | Always meet their hard headed ways with patience |
| their intelligence. These dogs have a definite will of | | | | and understanding. Certainly don't give up on their |
| their own, and they like to get their way, but then | | | | training, just be a little more stubborn than they are! |
| again most humans do as well! | | | | You may want to consider using a type of training |
| This stubborn behavior which shows from time to | | | | called play training. This type of training appeals to Pit |
| time tends to make the Pit Bull breed slightly harder | | | | Bulls because they absolutely love to play. When a |
| to train than other breeds. Some people mistake the | | | | training task is presented as a fun game, the task will |
| dog's independent will as the dog not being trainable, | | | | appeal to the dog's inner desire for play. With this |
| but nothing could be further from the truth! These | | | | technique, you can outwit the stubbornness you may |
| highly intelligent dogs can be trained. | | | | have encountered with any other type of training. |
| The problems in training arise from owners who have | | | | When purchasing toys for your Pit Bull, keep in mind |
| no knowledge about the Pit Bull breed. As with any | | | | those strong jaws this breed is famous for. You'll |
| breed, prospective owners should always invest a | | | | want to purchase toys that are geared to survive |
| little of their time into getting to know the particular | | | | for the long haul. Be sure to get toys which will not |
| quirks that all dog breeds have. Owners who get a | | | | break apart easily and injure your Pit Bull. Above all, |
| Pit Bull then whine about the training of them simply | | | | enjoy your new found friend! |