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**ames** · 10-02-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueTitan

This is all good advise!

I want to ask why no dog park? I know my dog is only 4 months, but he LOVES the dog parks. We take him weekly and never had a problem. Should I stop taking him at a certain age? Or just stop right away.

My dog loves other dogs kids and people, so far no aggression signs. I know this can change in the future but I want to keep him as social as possible to try to avoid any aggression as he gets older. (I know around 2 they will become ("mature") because I have only been told this 99 times in my welcome post about how dumb I am for wanting a female for my male to have a friend.)

Is there a right/wrong way to train these dogs?
To introduce them to a new puppy in the family (same breed)
I feel some people on here think they know it all because they have been around longer but I have grown up with this breed and never had a problem with PA, FA, OR DA.

Sorry if I am asking repeat questions, I skimmed through the posts =)

There are many dogs who "always" love kids and people AND other dogs. You need to know your dog, but know that the potential is always there to end a fight, even if it doesn't start one. With disease and the potential damage that could be done TO my dog, let alone of he did damage while defending himself. I don't think dog parks are good at any age. My boy had his first incident at 8 months when we were walking and an off leash dog attacked him. After that he could not greet other dogs anymore. It really depends on your dog when it will happen. To me, it not worth the risk. There are tons of dog park threads that explain in detail and have way more stories. You will also see what people who support them say and decide for yourself.

Another example just in the news this week. An owner and his 3 pit bull type pups were leaving the dog park. He brought his dogs to his truck tied they leashes off to the truck, and someone drive in the parking lot, opened heir door and their dog jumps out and attacked his 3 dogs. The owner of the attacking dog started to pummel and kick the 3 dogs. His dog attacked the owner of the 3 pit bull type dogs while he was trying to get him away. The owner of the attack dog removed his dog leash from being tied and moved it across the lot to tie it to a tree and beat the crap out the dog. 911 was called. The pit bull owner had his 3 did taken, and they were killed last night. The other owner picked his dog up and went home from the scene. DON'T put your dog anywhere near a dog park. It's not safe from haters anywhere but at least your chances I encountering of leash dogs drop, and the potential for this situation I happens drops as a result. I'm not saying keep your dogs locked up. I'm saying bring them to a leash only park. Go on Facebook and meet people in your area to arrange time for your dogs to play in a fenced in baseball field. Don't go near a dog park and always keep your dog leased when its not contained.

Training dogs depends on the dog IMO. Start a new thread with specific questions and people can give you their thoughts.

BlueTitan · 10-02-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ames

There are many dogs who "always" love kids and people AND other dogs. You need to know your dog, but know that the potential is always there to end a fight, even if it doesn't start one. With disease and the potential damage that could be done TO my dog, let alone of he did damage while defending himself. I don't think dog parks are good at any age. My boy had his first incident at 8 months when we were walking and an off leash dog attacked him. After that he could not greet other dogs anymore. It really depends on your dog when it will happen. To me, it not worth the risk. There are tons of dog park threads that explain in detail and have way more stories. You will also see what people who support them say and decide for yourself.

Another example just in the news this week. An owner and his 3 pit bull type pups were leaving the dog park. He brought his dogs to his truck tied they leashes off to the truck, and someone drive in the parking lot, opened heir door and their dog jumps out and attacked his 3 dogs. The owner of the attacking dog started to pummel and kick the 3 dogs. His dog attacked the owner of the 3 pit bull type dogs while he was trying to get him away. The owner of the attack dog removed his dog leash from being tied and moved it across the lot to tie it to a tree and beat the crap out the dog. 911 was called. The pit bull owner had his 3 did taken, and they were killed last night. The other owner picked his dog up and went home from the scene. DON'T put your dog anywhere near a dog park. It's not safe from haters anywhere but at least your chances I encountering of leash dogs drop, and the potential for this situation I happens drops as a result. I'm not saying keep your dogs locked up. I'm saying bring them to a leash only park. Go on Facebook and meet people in your area to arrange time for your dogs to play in a fenced in baseball field. Don't go near a dog park and always keep your dog leased when its not contained.

Training dogs depends on the dog IMO. Start a new thread with specific questions and people can give you their thoughts.

I read about it! I was mortified! But that is a good reason. I guess we will stick to walking around the park and going to the beach =)

**ames** · 10-04-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueTitan

I read about it! I was mortified! But that is a good reason. I guess we will stick to walking around the park and going to the beach =)

exactly! Or walk a cemetery or a play ground, PLENTY of places to walk your pup, even arrange times with other dogs and owners you know. The key is to find a group of people who you know and trust that if something happens your dog will not be targeted.

axel0305 · 10-04-2012, 02:59 AM

I am what u would consider a backyard breeder I had papers for my male but were lost during house moving with pedigree but I nolonger have them. Anyway I want to start an official kennel with all the things that were talking about but I'm gna get started by getting dogs for looks and temperment I love the breed and its abilities I do not fight or promote fighting but I've always wanted my own kennell I have the property to do so. Any pointers on how to get started??

**ames** · 10-04-2012, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by axel0305

I am what u would consider a backyard breeder I had papers for my male but were lost during house moving with pedigree but I nolonger have them. Anyway I want to start an official kennel with all the things that were talking about but I'm gna get started by getting dogs for looks and temperment I love the breed and its abilities I do not fight or promote fighting but I've always wanted my own kennell I have the property to do so. Any pointers on how to get started??

you should start a new thread for your question, but I would start by reading all you can, find a reputable breeder around you and see if they will let you help so you can learn.

axel0305 · 10-04-2012, 03:53 AM

I am what u would consider a backyard breeder I had papers for my male but were lost during house moving with pedigree but I nolonger have them. Anyway I want to start an official kennel with all the things that were talking about but I'm gna get started by getting dogs for looks and temperment I love the breed and its abilities I do not fight or promote fighting but I've always wanted my own kennell I have the property to do so. Any pointers on how to get started??

kedrickwright · 10-17-2012, 03:23 AM

hi my names wade and ill be buying my first pitbull this friday. my brother has a full grown male pitbull and i was gonna buy a puppy female this will sound like a dumb question but his dog is well tempered but ive also never seen him around female dogs let alone female puppies my question is will he be aggresive towards her no need to bring an innocent puppy into a hostile environment plz write back

Trajan · 10-25-2012, 01:25 AM

good point...about the #10 rule. Not all owners think that way. However, good points

S.A. Pitbulls · 10-25-2012, 02:32 AM

#24 APBT's are extremely loyal!!!

Celly_Cells_Kenya · 10-31-2012, 11:11 PM

im glad you came here for the info, but it makes me kind of sad here....

"I am what u would consider a backyard breeder I had papers for my male but were lost during house moving with pedigree but I nolonger have them."
-- if you are registered with a real registry, they should have your information, and can most likely get you the information you need. not sure about the actual papers, but at least the pedigree.

" Anyway I want to start an official kennel with all the things that were talking about but I'm gna get started by getting dogs for looks and temperment"
--

no reputable breeder breeds for this... they breed to stay true to standards... your hearts in the right place... but maybe some more education on breeding would be beneficial.

i say leave it to the experts....

Thaivo · 12-17-2012, 12:15 PM

#23 most of the listing stuffs in here is idiotic and retarded as hell. "pitbull is not a guard dog if you want a guard dog get another breed." you sir, are a moron, and I can really tell you are a true die- hard fan of the ADBA and dog fighter. Who say a pit is not a good guard or it shouldnt be. Man you live in my area I would really pay to see you hop in my fence and come out alive. That is the lames thing I ever hear. Dude stop with the dog fighter standard. A pitbull should only weight 45-65 pounds. All my dogs weight 65 pounds and up with paper and pedigree that goes back in time. That 45-65 pounds dogs that you mention are again dogfighter standard. They want to dogs to small, rip, and light on their feet. So hey train the shit out of their dogs. Just becus you have a dog that fit the old dogfighter standard that doesn't mean other people dogs are not real pitbull. Dude that area is long over. Pitbull have change. I take care of my dogs. I feed them good food, exercise them. They big and fit. Not every pitbull have to be stupid friendly and stinky to be a real pit. That retarded. You sir, need to be more openminded. And stop with pushing your believe and opinion about what pit suppose to be. That really dumb and childish as hell. Pitbull is dog. And every dogs is different. Your dog is scare or friendly with people. My dog is curious and protective. It got nothing to do with the breed. Man I sorry to say but this is the reason why the American bully is getting so popular. And our pit is slowly disappearing cus of people like you. You expect every pitbull to looks and act the same. Cus you like your pit to have a small waist and his rip cages popping out of his skin, you expect every one else to do the same things. That goes for most of the people in here. Stop being so freaking close minded people.so what if my dog is 80 or 100 pounds as long as I training and exercise him properly for him to be fit and healthy. I don't see what wrong with that. Not every one like a skinny pitbull. And I'm one of them. To me that is like mistreating your dogs. A fat dog is not healthy so is a dog that is show all his rip cages and weight 35-45 pounds full grown. I'm not hating on none dogs here im saying yall are not dogfighter so why not feed your dog some more food. The food y'all feed your dogs are just enough for them to past by. Dude 65-85 male to me is the ideal weight for a pitbull. Cus I'm not fighting my dog why should I stick with that lousy dogfighter standard. If you say a 70+ pounds is not a real pitbull, then I suggest you google it and then tell what you found. My man once again stop pushing your "GAME PIT" weight on other people. You sure can hurt a lot of people feeling. You sure get me mad to hear this nonsense. You are heading into a dead road and sure enough you taking majority of the people in this board that have your "what-a-real-pits-should-be" down. What you and other have are call game pit, what me and the other have now a day are call the next generation pit. The new age pitbull.

EckoMac · 12-17-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaivo

#23 most of the listing stuffs in here is idiotic and retarded as hell. "pitbull is not a guard dog if you want a guard dog get another breed." you sir, are a moron, and I can really tell you are a true die- hard fan of the ADBA and dog fighter. Who say a pit is not a good guard or it shouldnt be. Man you live in my area I would really pay to see you hop in my fence and come out alive. That is the lames thing I ever hear. Dude stop with the dog fighter standard. A pitbull should only weight 45-65 pounds. All my dogs weight 65 pounds and up with paper and pedigree that goes back in time. That 45-65 pounds dogs that you mention are again dogfighter standard. They want to dogs to small, rip, and light on their feet. So hey train the shit out of their dogs. Just becus you have a dog that fit the old dogfighter standard that doesn't mean other people dogs are not real pitbull. Dude that area is long over. Pitbull have change. I take care of my dogs. I feed them good food, exercise them. They big and fit. Not every pitbull have to be stupid friendly and stinky to be a real pit. That retarded. You sir, need to be more openminded. And stop with pushing your believe and opinion about what pit suppose to be. That really dumb and childish as hell. Pitbull is dog. And every dogs is different. Your dog is scare or friendly with people. My dog is curious and protective. It got nothing to do with the breed. Man I sorry to say but this is the reason why the American bully is getting so popular. And our pit is slowly disappearing cus of people like you. You expect every pitbull to looks and act the same. Cus you like your pit to have a small waist and his rip cages popping out of his skin, you expect every one else to do the same things. That goes for most of the people in here. Stop being so freaking close minded people.so what if my dog is 80 or 100 pounds as long as I training and exercise him properly for him to be fit and healthy. I don't see what wrong with that. Not every one like a skinny pitbull. And I'm one of them. To me that is like mistreating your dogs. A fat dog is not healthy so is a dog that is show all his rip cages and weight 35-45 pounds full grown. I'm not hating on none dogs here im saying yall are not dogfighter so why not feed your dog some more food. The food y'all feed your dogs are just enough for them to past by. Dude 65-85 male to me is the ideal weight for a pitbull. Cus I'm not fighting my dog why should I stick with that lousy dogfighter standard. If you say a 70+ pounds is not a real pitbull, then I suggest you google it and then tell what you found. My man once again stop pushing your "GAME PIT" weight on other people. You sure can hurt a lot of people feeling. You sure get me mad to hear this nonsense. You are heading into a dead road and sure enough you taking majority of the people in this board that have your "what-a-real-pits-should-be" down. What you and other have are call game pit, what me and the other have now a day are call the next generation pit. The new age pitbull.

APBT is not 65-85 lbs. If your dog weighs that much then you have a mix. ADBA show dogs are physically fit, not skinny. Read the standards of the breed before you throw down BS like you are.

bradythebaby · 03-27-2013, 12:51 PM

I have a 3 mth pit bull with my 5 year old boxer, he is constantly going for her lips because they hang low. He goes for that any chance he gets, this morning he brought blood to her lip. I separate the two and put him in time out in his kennel. What can I do to break him of this and what can I put on my boxers lip?

We have had him since he was 6 weeks but it is getting worse at the nibbling. I really don't know what to do. His trainer just says separate the but I need more help then that.

They get along great like brother and sister but his butting is really pissing me off. Please help.

Carriana · 03-27-2013, 02:57 PM

We call those ” gummy lips” in my house

If you're boxer isn't giving the cues that enough is enough you may want to read up on bite inhibition (there are several threads on the topic, just use the search bar.) Teaching your puppy that teeth to skin contact is unwanted behavior is a must. Puppies use their mouths to explore the world but before he gets too much bigger and it stops being cute and starts being a big problem , you need enforce some manners.

Oh, and you may want to start a new thread worth your question, you may get more responses that way. This is an old thread.

**American_Pit13** · 03-27-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Thaivo

#23 most of the listing stuffs in here is idiotic and retarded as hell. "pitbull is not a guard dog if you want a guard dog get another breed." you sir, are a moron, and I can really tell you are a true die- hard fan of the ADBA and dog fighter. Who say a pit is not a good guard or it shouldnt be. Man you live in my area I would really pay to see you hop in my fence and come out alive. That is the lames thing I ever hear. Dude stop with the dog fighter standard. A pitbull should only weight 45-65 pounds. All my dogs weight 65 pounds and up with paper and pedigree that goes back in time. That 45-65 pounds dogs that you mention are again dogfighter standard. They want to dogs to small, rip, and light on their feet. So hey train the shit out of their dogs. Just becus you have a dog that fit the old dogfighter standard that doesn't mean other people dogs are not real pitbull. Dude that area is long over. Pitbull have change. I take care of my dogs. I feed them good food, exercise them. They big and fit. Not every pitbull have to be stupid friendly and stinky to be a real pit. That retarded. You sir, need to be more openminded. And stop with pushing your believe and opinion about what pit suppose to be. That really dumb and childish as hell. Pitbull is dog. And every dogs is different. Your dog is scare or friendly with people. My dog is curious and protective. It got nothing to do with the breed. Man I sorry to say but this is the reason why the American bully is getting so popular. And our pit is slowly disappearing cus of people like you. You expect every pitbull to looks and act the same. Cus you like your pit to have a small waist and his rip cages popping out of his skin, you expect every one else to do the same things. That goes for most of the people in here. Stop being so freaking close minded people.so what if my dog is 80 or 100 pounds as long as I training and exercise him properly for him to be fit and healthy. I don't see what wrong with that. Not every one like a skinny pitbull. And I'm one of them. To me that is like mistreating your dogs. A fat dog is not healthy so is a dog that is show all his rip cages and weight 35-45 pounds full grown. I'm not hating on none dogs here im saying yall are not dogfighter so why not feed your dog some more food. The food y'all feed your dogs are just enough for them to past by. Dude 65-85 male to me is the ideal weight for a pitbull. Cus I'm not fighting my dog why should I stick with that lousy dogfighter standard. If you say a 70+ pounds is not a real pitbull, then I suggest you google it and then tell what you found. My man once again stop pushing your "GAME PIT" weight on other people. You sure can hurt a lot of people feeling. You sure get me mad to hear this nonsense. You are heading into a dead road and sure enough you taking majority of the people in this board that have your "what-a-real-pits-should-be" down. What you and other have are call game pit, what me and the other have now a day are call the next generation pit. The new age pitbull.

Your entire post is so out right retarded I would ban you if it were not for the fact that you don't even come here to spread your stupidity anyway.