| Did you know that despite the aggressive behavior | | | | his way. Pitbull dogs may develop the wrong |
| of pitbull dogs, this breed is easily trained as | | | | behavioral patterns and you will find it hard to correct |
| compared to other breeds? Dog training will require | | | | it. |
| the willingness of the dogs to participate. Some dog | | | | 3. Always give a reward for your dog's good acts. As |
| breeds are smart while others are quite hard to train | | | | time pass, your dog will always do the right things so |
| and you're lucky if you own a pit bull. These dogs are | | | | that he can get rewards or treats. When you go to |
| smart and very eager to obey their owners. You | | | | the grocery, don't forget to buy some dog treats. |
| have to options when it comes to dog training - do it | | | | Give the rewards properly. Never give treats for a |
| yourself or you can hire a professional trainer. The | | | | behavior that you don't want your pit bull to develop. |
| techniques used for training pit bulls and other dog | | | | 4. Pit bulls are eager learners. Show your dog what |
| breeds are now more effective and easier. In due | | | | you want him to do instead of forcing him to do it. If |
| time, you will have an intelligent and friendly dog as | | | | you train your dog by force, you will only intimidate |
| your companion. | | | | and distract him thereby slowing the learning process. |
| Follow these tips when training your pit bull: | | | | 5. It's not a good idea to shout or yell at your pet. |
| 1. Dogs usually live their lives in the current moment. | | | | Repeating the commands is ideal but if you the dog |
| When giving your punishment or reward, you have to | | | | is not catching up, you might as well show him the |
| make sure that you're doing it properly. Just in case | | | | right way to do it. Take your time and don't rush |
| you've found an 'accident' but it took place hours ago | | | | your pit bull. |
| and now you see your pit bull taking a nap. Don't try | | | | 6. Being patient has its rewards. As a trainer, you |
| to correct this wrong behavior NOW because your | | | | should be patient enough. You will surely encounter |
| dog will associate the punishment with his nap and | | | | some tough times with your dog but this should not |
| not the 'accident' that he did hours ago. | | | | discourage you. The keys to success are |
| 2. The rules should always be consistent. For instance, | | | | consistency, gentleness, and humor. |
| if your rule is not to allow your dog to sleep with you | | | | These are some of the tips that you can use when |
| on the bed, then you shouldn't allow him to do so in | | | | training pit bull dogs. Follow them and you will have a |
| the coming nights - not ever! If you give in to the | | | | peace-loving and friendly pit bull even in the presence |
| 'doggy eyes' and other begging acts, your dog will | | | | of other dogs. |
| learn that if he do those actions, he is going to get | | | | |