Pitfalls of adopting a new pup

[KushMcDieselson]

My two girls, such vicious killers they are lol

[SmokinwithWilly]

Absolutely awesome dogs as long as they have been trained properly. 

 

Biggest advice I can give is check the landlord's insurance policy. You may be required to carry insurance for your dog because it's one of the "dangerous" breeds. Right up there with Chihuahuas. 

 

I know some areas have banned certain breeds so it might be worth it to check in to see if that's something that's even in the works down at city hall. 

 

Overall, pits are great dogs. It just sucks people are so scared of them and won't give them a chance. My daughter's pits love to play on the trampoline. They will spend hours on that thing bouncing up and down. At least that is when the granddaughter isn't dressing them up like princesses. 

[bleys]

 

My two girls, such vicious killers they are lol

 

 

photogenic!  even with the blood dripping from their jaws.......

 

 

Overall, pits are great dogs. It just sucks people are so scared of them and won't give them a chance. My daughter's pits love to play on the trampoline. They will spend hours on that thing bouncing up and down. At least that is when the granddaughter isn't dressing them up like princesses. 

 

lmao..  so embarrassing.  

[RoaringRiot]

Just make sure you're dedicated to walking it. When dogs don't get enough physical and mental exercise they definitely can start f-ing poo up. 

[bleys]

Just make sure you're dedicated to walking it. When dogs don't get enough physical and mental exercise they definitely can start f-ing poo up.

Yeah its something I have always put in the time for. Especially my last dog, he was a major pain in the ass..

[Rise of The Hive]

Good luck my man!

[iamhubby1]

A well trained, well adjusted Pit Bull is the coolest thing. They just want to have fun, so what every you are doing is just fine by them. My boy Mac paced with me. When I am on the phone I pace. I go from the kitchen to the dining room and back. He would go up the hall and back down. Peek to see if I was still moving, then make another round himself.

 

My mom who was not an animal lover dreaded meeting him. The day she finally screwed up the courage to come inside. Mac ran up to her, which made her flinch, sniffed her a few times. Flopped on the floor at her feet. Rolled over on his back and whined until my mom bent down to pet him. They were fast friends after that. She even talked up Pits at the grocery store. So they absolutely can win over anyones heart.

 

Mac epitomized the breeds. Who wants to play with me next?, attention seeking, let's invent a new way to have fun, ooh, what's that smell?, bundles of joy.

 

That said. Most dogs that act out do so because of bad leadership. Dogs by nature are followers. If you have one trying to lead, and protect? You have a dog unsure of your place in the pack. The lack of a true alpha in the household, creates a job opening for your dog.

 

Set rules, and boundaries. Be consistent, and follow through with all discipline. Quit treating your dog like a little child. Treat it like a teenager and learn to say "No", make him follow every rule, and you get a happy dog out of the deal. A PROPER walk is a huge tool. Nothing shows a dog whose boss quicker than a productive walk. 

 

I'll leave with this. Once you have met a Pit Bull, you will never again hold a grudge.

 

 

[ladypanther]

I have a pit and a pit/lab mix...rescued after a neighbor abandoned them (along with the latter's 5 pups).  I had a tough time even finding a rescue organization willing to help me find homes for the dogs.   Finally found one to help me with the pups.  Still have the mother and the full pit.  They are awesome dogs.  Had no experience with the breed before.  I know now...owners are the problem...not the dogs.

 

Good luck to you.

[KJ89]

my dad had a pit when I was little. awesome dogs.

[Happy Panther]

 

 

Set rules, and boundaries. Be consistent, and follow through with all discipline. Quit treating your dog like a little child. Treat it like a teenager and learn to say "No", make him follow every rule, and you get a happy dog out of the deal. A PROPER walk is a huge tool. Nothing shows a dog whose boss quicker than a productive walk. 

 

 

So true