New pit bull puppy advice

[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 .

[boomersooner]

thanks for all of the responses. Her name will be Lexie Grace, and she has been checked for a chip, but didn't have one....I'm sure she is probably in a much better home than where she came....just a hunch. She is already spoiled rotten, I think. They've been taking her for walks and such, and she is doing very well on the leash. With the holiday, it has been hard getting her into the vet, but hopefully they were able to yesterday. She will be a spoiled princess, believe me! LOL

[Mellkat86]

If feel sorry for this breed and similar breeds, as you get stupid yobbo's thinking they are just worth being agressive dogs and use them for horrible things. So glad she is with a family that love her.

From previous dogs we have had, socialising and obedience is the best thing. It ruins it so much when you go for a walk and the other owner can't keep their own dog in order, when your dog just wants to say hello. I remember we were in a pet shop with our white german shephard, she was only young, 6 months or so, and this man was letting his own dog wander around without a lead. Banny went to say hello and nearly got her nose bitten off, but could have been worse if I hadn't picked her up as the dog went for her again. My mum was literally battering the guy, while my brother went to get staff to tell them to get him to put the lead on. But if his dog had been socialised, it wouldn't have been so bad, and obedience, so it would have listened to him.

[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 .