| There are certain rules that you should follow every | | | | your dog progresses in his training, you?ll be able to |
| single time you work on training your Pit Bull Terrier. | | | | give him a command in the middle of a crowded area |
| One of these things is making sure that you are | | | | and he?ll obey you. This is an important thing for not |
| training him in an area where there aren?t lots of | | | | only his safety, but the safety of other people and |
| distractions. Distractions can be an important tool | | | | animals as well. Having a well-trained dog can eliminate |
| used for training your Pit Bull Terrier, however it is | | | | many of the horror stories you hear related to |
| important to get the basics down before doing so. | | | | owning a dog. |
| When your dog has mastered the basic commands | | | | You should also learn to prevent your dog?s mistakes |
| that you've taught him and is excelling in his | | | | by learning what makes him falter. For example, if |
| obedience training exercises without distractions, it is | | | | you?ve given the sit stay command to your Pit and |
| at this point that you can begin introducing outside | | | | he starts to get up, correct him immediately so he |
| distractions to challenge him more. Doing this is a | | | | learns. You?ll definitely know when he is getting |
| great dog training strategy that will teach him to | | | | ready to break the command by the signs he gives. |
| follow your commands even when there are other | | | | He may bite or lick his paw, act uneasy and figity, |
| things going on around him. | | | | etc. Whatever your dog does when his attention is |
| Your ultimate goal is to have your Pit Bull obey your | | | | beginning to stray, recognize it and work on regaining |
| commands regardless of location or environment. As | | | | his attention. |