| I often get asked for some quick tips on pitbull | | | | reinforce this positive behavior instead |
| training - things which you can do straight away to | | | | 2. Toys Must Be Earned |
| produce an instant improvement in the behavior of | | | | To an untrained or young dog too many toys, or |
| your pitbull. Unfortunately there are no quick fixes, | | | | access to toys all of the time can lead to excitement |
| everything takes a little time, patience, and practice. | | | | and a loss of control. It is recommended to use toys |
| However here are 3 powerful techniques you can | | | | as a reward and only let your dog use one toy at a |
| use with your pitbull straight away to get started in | | | | time. Again, this shows the dog that you are in |
| it's training: | | | | control.The dog has access to only one toy at a |
| 1. Never Accept Demanding Behavior | | | | time. You control the use of toys and the time spent |
| Sometimes your dog might be pretty persistent, but | | | | playing with them. |
| again you must show it who is the boss and if, for | | | | 3. Keep To Set Feeding Times |
| example it keeps barking at you then don't give it | | | | Sticking to strict and regular feeding times is so |
| your attention. Ignore it and show it that demanding | | | | important. Food is the whole world to a dog, and |
| behavior won't be accepted. After being ignored it will | | | | when you are the one that provides it (at set times, |
| soon learn that this will not work. Once it has calmed | | | | rather than it constantly having access to food) you |
| down you can ask it to come to you and sit and give | | | | really show you are the master. |
| it a little praise / attention for calming down and | | | | |