| As a loving and caring Pit Bull owner, you will | | | | you may want to allow the puppy some freedom at |
| undoubtedly spend a lot of your time in training your | | | | first, so that he can explore his area and play. The |
| dog. You will probably do some crate training, | | | | training at this time will be teaching your Pit Bull puppy |
| obedience training, maybe even agility training. But, | | | | to stay with you during your walk, and come when |
| one of the most enjoyable things you can do for | | | | you call him. By letting the puppy explore, and then |
| your Pit Bull is leash training. He may not think very | | | | calling his name, he will learn that you want him to |
| highly of it at first, but once he has the hang of it, | | | | come back to you. It is important to praise and |
| your outside time with him will be much more | | | | reward your Pit Bull puppy when he does come when |
| enjoyable for you both. Leash training is also an | | | | you call him. Some trainers will use treats to get the |
| important step in training your Pit Bull for shows, if | | | | puppy to follow them at first. Due to his short |
| that is your ultimate goal. | | | | attention span, you shouldn?t expect this to work |
| Most experts recommend that you begin leash | | | | for long. You should give the puppy a treat, and let |
| training your Pit Bull when he is around six or seven | | | | him go play, then try again a little later. By using |
| weeks old. Usually at this age, he will have a better | | | | treats and rewards, and being patient, your Pit Bull |
| attention span, and will be up for walks with you. | | | | puppy will catch on fairly quickly. |
| When you first start walking with your Pit Bull puppy, | | | | |