| The Pit Bull is amongst the most misunderstood and | | | | on the temperament of the dog and the kind of |
| unfairly blamed amongst the breed of dogs. However | | | | training that is most suitable for it. |
| as many owners would vouch, it is as good as any | | | | However it is important to remember that the best |
| other breed and also makes for a good and obedient | | | | method of teaching a dog is still the reward and |
| pet. | | | | appreciation method. Teach a dog to obey you |
| The owners of the Pit Bull have now realized the | | | | commands and reward it suitably. The reward need |
| need to dispel the wrong notions and the negative | | | | not always be in the form of a bone or some thing |
| portrayal in the media. Towards this end, many | | | | to eat but it can also be by way of petting and |
| owners of this breed are making a sincere effort to | | | | appreciation. |
| train their dogs. | | | | A Pit Bull can be as good as or bad as any other |
| As we all know a trained dog is not only a source of | | | | bred. However, the negative portrayal of this |
| great joy and strength to its owner, but it also will | | | | particular breed in the media has done a lot of |
| send a good and positive signals to the people who | | | | damage to it. A large amount of blame is unfair on |
| come into contact with it. The Pit Bull needs a bit of | | | | this poor animal. So it is now up to the owners of |
| specialized handling and training. The task is however | | | | this breed to dispel all the wrong notions about this |
| not difficult though it requires hard work and patience | | | | particular breed by proving that all the negative |
| on the part of its handler and trainer. | | | | publicity is not correct. |
| Training for a Pit Bull like other breeds should begin | | | | A concerted effort by the proud owners of this |
| early. The pup can begin training from two months | | | | much maligned breed will go a long way in not only |
| and formal training can commence from 3-6 months. | | | | dispelling the false notions about this breed but also |
| There are several training methods for Pit Bulls. | | | | help it in regaining the trust and confidence of the |
| Selecting the right method is the key to getting the | | | | people. So raise your pit Bull with love, affection and |
| desired results. Selection the right method depends | | | | discipline and enjoy its great company. |