Most people think that pitbulls are aggressive dogs, but nothing could be further from the truth, if you educate them well from a young age you will have an obedient, affectionate and faithful companion. However, they are considered potentially dangerous dogs, so before adopting a puppy of this breed you must be in possession of a PPP license and know the current legislation in this regard.
They are very strong and energetic dogs so they need an experienced owner to guide them correctly towards a good education and training. This does not mean that under any circumstances you should use force to educate him, on the contrary, you should be firm but always using positive reinforcement.
In this article on our site we teach you how to train a pit bull puppy so you can learn how to control these dogs and get them to a balanced and happy companion. To learn more, you can also watch this video about training a pit bull puppy.
Pit Bull Puppy Homecoming
As with any dog, preparing and understanding how to welcome the puppy into the home will be essential to start the experience in a positive and appropriate way. To do this, you must show him his place He must have his own space, where he feels comfortable and safe. It is best to put your bed in a place where you spend a lot of time, like in the living room.
It is important that you set some rules of behavior from the beginning and that you are firm, do not let him do some things one day and another no or you will confuse him. For example, if you are not going to let him get on the sofa or enter your room, you should teach him from the beginning and always maintain this attitude. If you are not going to let him sleep in your room and he is going to spend the nights alone, you must be firm and do not come when he cries, since that way he will never learn to sleep alone.
Pit bull puppy feeding
You should feed him high quality puppy food about 4 or 5 times a day. Up to four months you can moisten it with water so that it can chew it and from that age we can reduce the hydration until it gets used to eating it completely dry. If you see that he still has a lot of difficulty eating dry food (even though it is mixed with water), you can choose to use wet food. Of course, always of high quality.
On the other hand, you must remember that the pit bull dog is a medium to large sized dog, so it will need specific food for puppies of this size. In addition, some people often offer extra calcium to their pit bulls for better development. Consult your trusted veterinarian about all these questions to find out if it is necessary or not in your case.
On the other hand, and to avoid future unwanted behaviors, we recommend teaching him to sit, the first of the basic commands. In this way we can ask him not to eat until we give him permission, thus preventing him from pouncing on the food in the future.
Another detail to take into account is the eating time Your dog should get used to eating what you have in his bowl once you fill it up If, on the other hand, you leave food all day, it may happen that you are not sure if you are eating properly or not. To do this, the ideal is to leave the feeder for only 15 minutes and remove it after that time. In this way he will learn that he should eat on time. Don't worry if the first few times you don't finish it, in a matter of one or two days it will be solved.
Hygiene
To teach him to relieve himself outside the house, you must follow the same guidelines as with any other dog. Remember that you will not be able to take him out of the house until you have all his vaccinations, so the first few months you will have to teach him to urinate in a newspaper
During this stage you should identify the moments in which your puppy usually relieves himself, in this way you will know when to take him out when he is ready for it.
When he is ready to go outside, you should take him out every two or three hours and Congratulate him every time he relieves himself outside When you see that he has not endured and has done it inside the house do not hit him or show yourself too hard, remember that he is still a puppy and is learning.
Physical exercise and education of the pit bull puppy
The pit bull is a very energetic dog, so once he has his shots and is ready to go outside, you should walk him two to three times a day including some physical exercise. So that they do not get too tired, due to their young age, it is advisable to dose the time of activities. For example, playing ball twice moderately is preferable to doing just one very intense activity.
Remember that after exercising and taking a leisurely walk, allowing him to sniff, our pit bull will be more relaxed and predisposed to have a positive attitude.
Don't forget that it is very important that you socialize him correctly with other dogs and other people by following our tips for socializing your puppy. This will prevent him from developing behavioral problems, which in the long run and in his adult stage, could be very serious, annoying and even very difficult to modify. This is the right time to work on socialization.
Aside from socialization and basic obedience commands(sit, come here, stay…) your dog will also need to learn tricks and carry out varied activities so that his mind is always stimulated. Intelligence games are also an excellent option.
Something to consider is that sometimes it is necessary to neuter the dog, not only for a more stable behavior, but also to prevent our dog or bitch from having unwanted offspring. In addition, castration offers many advantages, such as a reduced chance of getting cancer.
If you don't know how to educate a puppy pit bull you can always go to a dog trainer to take classes and teach him how to educate him correctly. Likewise, in the face of any behavioral problem, it will be essential to go to an ethologist who will help you so that the new member of the family grows up happy, balanced and adapts perfectly to the family.
