| u’re considering adding a Pit Bull Terrier to | | | | puppy will need to get exercise and training on a |
| your family, there are a few very important details | | | | regular basis, so this time early on is very important |
| which need to be on your puppy checklist. Pit Bulls, | | | | to the development of your Pit. Regular exercise will |
| just like any other dog breed, are unique in their | | | | allow your puppy to get his energy out safely and in |
| personality traits and tendencies, and it is important | | | | a healthy manner. |
| that you take these things into consideration and plan | | | | Another point to take note of is that Pit Bulls |
| ahead before bringing a Pit Bull puppy home. | | | | generally don’t do well when they are used |
| The first thing that you need to do is make sure | | | | to lots of love, attention, and affection, and then the |
| that your house is safe as well as suitable for a Pit | | | | situation suddenly changes. They like consistency and |
| Bull puppy. “Puppy-proofing” your | | | | it is important to maintain the relationship that |
| residence can save you a lot of headaches to say | | | | you’ve started with your Pit Bull. Make it a |
| the least. | | | | point to keep the routine going, no matter how busy |
| Secondly, you should also consider who lives in the | | | | you may get. |
| home. Pit Bull terriers are a great dog for families with | | | | Owning and raising a Pit Bull terrier is extremely |
| children ages 13 and up. I’m not saying that | | | | rewarding, but it is vital that you become a |
| Pits don’t do well with younger children as | | | | responsible owner and invest the time and energy |
| well, but older children are ideal for raising your APBT. | | | | needed into your new pup. I promise you that if you |
| You should make sure that there will be someone | | | | take this seriously and follow through, you’ll |
| home to keep an eye on the puppy and take him | | | | have a pet that loves you more than you could ever |
| out to the bathroom every 30-45 minutes. Your | | | | imagine! |