any other pit owners here...i could use some advice

[Christi]

I know there is one....lerd help me I cannot think of his name, but hopefully he finds this....Dax is my 9 month old pittie boy, we adopted him from a rescue here in Longview Tx in April. LOVE him to bits but he is about the make me bonkers Tips on exercise, training tips, anything at this point...he is really good alot of the time, had him sitting on command in less than a week of having him, learning the "down" command took all of a few days...though he still likes to be bull headed and test me and see if I actually mean lay down...lol...will kennel up when told to go to bed, most times, sometimes he is a smart a** and will jump on our bed just to see if he can get away with it....oh nay suggestions on chewing, things that will withstand his ability to obliterate everything he chews on lol, at least some what...Thanks in advance...he is super smart, smarter than any other dog I have ever owned....just need to refine a few things, and he needs to be worn out some how lol....not like my useless chihuahua...bless her, will be outside for hours and still come right in and poop and piss on my floor....ugh....about to list on here as a feeder for anything big enough to eat her....


Dax the day we got him
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Dax a little older....need to get a more recent pic....
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[1nstinct]

First very cute dog.
Second- right now I have an American bulldog x pit bull fence I adopted( parents were "pure breeds") she is 70 lbs and so thick headed but is smart. My dog before her was a put mix who we had to put down because he got lymphoma at 3 years old. For exercise they get walked 2+ miles everyday, run around in the back yard for hours with our other dog(boxer x French bulldog mix). And they will still have lots if energy left. They are a very smart, ad devoted breed. They need lots of exercise and are always looking to please their owner. For training I found the best way is to get some of their energy out then start doing training sessions, they are more likly to pay attention.
Ill try to give some more ideas when I'm off work in 18 hrs since I hate posting on my phone.

[carlson]

I love my pit, I got her when she was four and she's seven now and still runs around and act likes a puppy. But yeah they are smart as hell and I love their personalities but they can be a lil thick headed and stubborn at times. I've watched mine drive her head into a door trying to open it up even tho the door opens towards her, I think she likes to test the limits of Everything around her. Training can be easy with them tho just get them a little tired so they don't think training time is play time and they tend to learn nice and fast, when I got mine she was a rescue from a fighting ring and no one at the shelter spent much time training her but she picked up on how I wanted her to behave and what I was telling her to do fast and she's now one of the best behaved dogs I know or have had. I bring her to my emt/firefighter school and she LOVES all the attention on her haha. Far as chewing goes best I've found is just a good ol' bone eats the whole thing but takes some time at least if your having problems with him chewing on things you don't want him to chew you can try cayian (sp) pepper I had an uncle make it into some paste kinda stuff and put it on everything his rot puppy was chewing and that ended it pretty fast haha. You got your self a cute puppy for sure and he'll be your bestest friend, their loyal to a fault and most of them just want to make their owner happy.
And because I have to post a picture of my number one girl here's Emma. She's an American pit bull weighs in at a whopping 46 lbs lol she was 70 when I got her and looked like a little barrel and her fur was dull and balding in spots but she was beautiful then and is stunning now 😃(might be a little biased tho)

I just bought her that tennis ball too lol

[dsirkle]

As far as toys, Kong products may be all that can stand up to his chewing. Many Shelters that adopt out pit bulls offer low cost obedience classes, often geared specifically to pit bulls. Any 8 or 9 month old puppy of any breed will be hell on wheels and won't begin to settle down until about 18 months of age or later.
Pit Bulls are high energy dogs and enjoy long walks and retrieving balls for burning off energy.

[jbean7916]

Go to your local hardware store and get lawn mower tires and rope! I had a pittie in high school and thats what we did for Tank. It was cheaper than replacing toys every 2 days and the tires actually lasted awhile!

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[JaGv]

pits are energetic dogs and also very smart keep training him and pretty soon he will pick up on all comands. exercise- alot of walking is good for him if possible without a leash so he can run around. as for chewing i used those big cow hyde bones that will keep him busy from chewing anything else

[DooLittle]

[QUOTE=Christi;1932425] my useless chihuahua...bless her, will be outside for hours and still come right in and poop and piss on my floor....ugh....about to list on here as a feeder for anything big enough to eat her....

Lol, I can't stand little dogs. I don't have a pit, but have you tried some obedience classes? Maybe that would help. How about energy outlets, how often do you walk him? Persistence with puppies is a must too. I think pitontheprowl is who you are looking for. But I believe there are lots of pit owners here. Good luck!

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[Mike41793]

What are you doing to burn off his energy? Theyre active dogs that need to be exercised alot to tire them out.

I agree doolittle, small dogs with no working purpose are annoying and pointless IMO. But i know some people still love them. My aunt had a pug and that thing was dumber than a bag of rocks lmao.

[willieshotg3]

i have a staffordshire bull terrier myself also a bully breed...i use Goughnuts toys can be found at http://www.dogsgonuts.com/ they are great toys my dog whipple will split a tennis ball in half by time he grabs it before he gets back to you...i have the stick witch is a fun tug toy and a ball witch bounces very well...also thnking about getting him a spring poll set up and starting some light pulling to burn energy...along with walking...my pup just turned 1 year old yesterday...


also the goughnuts toys have held up very well for the past 6 months no chunks missing at all slight teath marks in it but that is all...well worth the money

[ktaylor89]

I don't have advice on the pit but I wish I had some answers for the smaller dogs peeing and pooping in the house! My mother in laws shin tzus have RUINED our carpets!! I can't stand small dogs anymore!!

I can give you her two shihtzus as chew toys for your pit!!