New pit bull puppy advice

[boomersooner]

A friend of mine found a pretty pit puppy in her driveway. Her adult daughter is going to take the pup. She looks to be like maybe 4 months old or so...they haven't taken her to the vet yet. They are dog people but have never had experience with this breed. From what I've heard on this board, I know (as with any dog) training is imperative. What other advice about owning and raising a pit bull puppy do you have? She seems to be a very sweet puppy who was skinny and very hungry when found. Thanks! Any advice would be appreciated!

[luvofallhorses]

Have them join Pit Bull Chat.

[Karen]

Start training right away, especially leash training (get a harness that fits) and socialization. And be prepared for energy energy energy and remember, a tired puppy gets into less trouble!

[jackiesdaisy]

Training is imperative along with socialization. We had two Pitbulls next door who were never obedience trained and left to themselves, tied down and they
broke their tie and jumped and broke through our wood fence that was on top of a four foot cinderblock wall and into our patio where our two mini Schnauzers were, we made a quick trip to the grocery store and we came back to find them attacked, Perry our male dog had lungs collapsed and bites, Daisy our little Schnauzer girl had her shoulder ripped open. We rushed them to the Vet and thankfully after a long period at the Vet Perry came along and is still doing well today, Daisy had to have surgery and he was a wonderful Vet and she did well and still could run and play until last June when she went to the Bridge. I think training, obedience and socialization is so important.

Jackie

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Socialization, socialization, SOCIALIZATION! This is SO important in this breed and really every breed of dog out there. These are fantastic dogs, and are unfortunately so unbelievably misunderstood.

Omg, Jackie is that you?!! We have all missed you here on Pet Talk so so much! I really hope to see you on here more often!

[cloverfdx]

First and foremost get the dog checked for a microchip and look to see if someone is missing the pup .

[Roxyluvsme13]

Have them join Pit Bull Chat.

I second this!

Training and socialization are the most critical things in any Pit Bull's life. Also, if they have any other pets, make sure that they are ALWAYS supervising. Supervision is key. Crate training would also be a good start for the puppy, Brennan's crate has been a lifesaver for us .