Hi there!
I'm so sorry I didn't see this post until now. It sounds like you've got a good grasp on the situation. I agree that you might need to find another trainer when the puppy classes are over.
It's good to keep him socialized and active. Classes are very good for all dogs but especially pits. All three of mine went through basic obedience and Joxer was the only one to go to off-leash class. The other two could have gone, but due to dog aggression would have had to have been muzzled. So I took Joxer, learned the class and then taught the other two at home.
Pittys like to play rough. Very rough. And the problem starts when it gets too heated because pittys have trouble recognising submissive signals from the other dog. Never trust pittys not to fight. For the most part, they like fighting. I know Wilma does.
Although I'm not a huge fan of dog parks, Joxer can go but Wilma and Buford never could.
Wilma is the big instigator in my house. I absolutely cannot leave her out with the other dogs unsupervised. She is extremely dominant and will pick fights with the boys.
I've never, ever had a problem with people aggression with any of my dogs. Dog aggression and people aggression is totally different.
As for the red bandana, why don't you put one on him all the time? That way he looks cute and will be used to wearing it. Make it seem like it's a treat.
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