| The importance of proper pitbull training is relatively | | | | Proper training does not have to be a much dreaded |
| obvious. But, contrary to what many believe it is not | | | | task. It is not something that has to be done for |
| any more or any less important than training any | | | | hours at a time. Because pitbulls have such a high |
| other breed of dog. | | | | level of intelligence they learn very quickly. |
| Pitbulls are extremely intelligent and very eager to | | | | Many trainers recommend several short sessions, per |
| please. This typically makes their training easier than | | | | day, as opposed to one longer one. Sessions of five |
| expected. Especially if this training begins at an early | | | | to 20 minutes are ideal; especially they can be |
| age. (It might be wise to keep in mind, the old adage, | | | | incorporated into the dog's normal schedule. Total |
| 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks'.) | | | | training time of approximately 45 to 60 minutes, |
| If the puppy in question lives in a home with other | | | | should be adequate. |
| animals or small children, proper training will help to | | | | In reality, each time an owner relates to the dog... a |
| ensure that everyone will live in harmony, with little | | | | training session can ensue. Training of this type |
| chance of altercation. | | | | teaches the pitbull to respond to the voice in general, |
| Young dogs, regardless of breed, are more tolerant | | | | not just a spoken command. |
| to interruptions, in their day. Growing up with these | | | | Utilizing some type of award system works wonders |
| children or other pets will be easy for them. Older | | | | when training any breed of dog. Offering a small |
| dogs, on the other hand, are usually set in their ways | | | | treat, after a successful response, will go a long way |
| and are harder to re-train. | | | | in teaching the dog that he will be rewarded for a |
| Pitbulls that are vicious and uncooperative were | | | | job well done. |
| raised to be that way, by uncaring owners who | | | | As training progresses both owner and dog will |
| obtain them for illegal purposes. These dogs are not, | | | | become more comfortable with each other. This will |
| nor have they ever been born vicious. | | | | make pitbull training even easier. |