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Man Biter question

Discussion in 'Training & Behavior' started by Kuntry, Jun 30, 2010.

  1. Kuntry

    Kuntry Big Dog

    I did a little search on here, but not what I was looking for. I got this male and I think he will eat somebody up. I don't know alot about his history, he has tested me numerous times. For example if he doesn't want to listen or move off the couch or something and you take tone with him and grab him he would put off a growl.

    Well he stopped that after letting him know I was the head of the house. Well one night I busted thru the door and hit him with the door as I was entering a room. He growled at me and stood on his hind legs for about 30 seconds. I took tone and made him sit, shake and do commands he merely walked off wagging his tail.


    Well today my little black bitch is coming into heat and was raising hell with a neighbors dog thru the fence and apparently he thought I was hurting her as I brought her inside to him he went CRAZY! He jumped at me and tried to bite, I grabbed his collar and took some air from him and he got worse, I got his choker and put it on him and he was on extreme edge..I took him for a long walk(almost his last)and he acted normal. When I got home he acted normal.He hasn't bit me yet but I got kids and think I should pass him on or put him down.

    My question is any advice on his behavior and what the hell should I do, he's big and I can control him but have no room for error if shit happens.

    Kuntry
     
  2. fblb

    fblb Top Dog

    I would not suggest "passing him on" if you do you will only be giving the problem to someone else. If he was mine I would put one between his eyes, and call it a day, like you said you have kids to think about.
     
  3. Sounds like he needs a "come to Jesus" talk.
     
  4. Kuntry

    Kuntry Big Dog

    I don't worry about his HA with the kids, its a dominent thing with him and I, I can't pressure this dog I think someone has beat him before. It's mainly when the bitch is
    in heat, he goes NUTS. I hate to give up on him as I got alot of time in him and he
    loves and protects the household. (Seen him protective of the wife and kids before)
    it's just him challenging me....any handlers with tactics on working with him.
     
  5. Bobby Rooster

    Bobby Rooster CH Dog

    if there is any doubt to his temperament, then I'd put a bullet in him.
     
  6. fblb

    fblb Top Dog

    You are the one that pointed out the kids not me. If it was a non issue why bring it up?
    Make all the excuses you want for the animal.....if you have kids you should worry about it. Don't cry to anyone if something happens. Always amazes me what kind of excuses people will make for an animal when it comes to the safety of their children. I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him. I would put one in his head, and call it a day.

    About time we agree on something, BR, lol.
     
  7. ben brockton

    ben brockton CH Dog

    that's not a manbitter. but i sure as fuck wouldn't have that dog around any kids.
     
  8. brindlexpitt

    brindlexpitt Top Dog

    if he will "eat someone up" and has tried numurous occaisions to eat you up, put the effin dog down. i dont know how you could ever trust a dog like that around your children.

    and secondly, wth is your in heat bitch doing roaming around? lol
     
  9. duckmike

    duckmike Big Dog

    If you came here and asked what you asked you already no the answer but to second the other posters above me put it down now before he hurts you or a loved one or for that fact even a stranger
     
  10. Kuntry

    Kuntry Big Dog

    I mentioned the kids because I thought it was a detail that needed to be in there whether he showed HA aggression towards the kids or not.. I wanted it to be part of the equation.

    I guess the only excuse I made was his bitch was in heat and he goes crazy to protect her.

    Me personally I dont feel the need to cry to anybody. I was asking for some advice from more experienced members. fblb I get that your advice is to shoot the dog.

    ben brockton if hes not a manbitter, how do I put him in his place without over doing it?

    Bobby Rooster I think he's a bluffer, I ain't scared and if I do get scared he will get it with my pig sticker.
     
  11. catchdog

    catchdog Top Dog

    hes only stoppin cuz he knows youll hurt him, he doesnt like you, he'll get you one day.......
     
  12. Dream Pits

    Dream Pits CH Dog

    Why take a chance? I know its a hard decision but you have to face reality. Its not like he goes after strangers, he goes after HIS OWNER! NO EXCUSE EVER, as a responsible parent you owe your kids a safe environment. Why take a chance?
     
  13. ShakaZ

    ShakaZ CH Dog

    Well you keep playin with it buddy, and breed his crazy ass while you're at it cause that's all this breed needs... good going.
     
  14. BringBackup

    BringBackup Top Dog

    Wouldn't call him a manbiter yet, but he is certainly testing boundaries. If you just recently got him, he is trying to establish his place in the household. If I brought a new dog in the house he was right away acting a fool like that, no way would i let him on the furniture or loose in the house for any reason. Crate this dog! It's fine to have in the house to get him used to the surrounding, but you are allowing him too much freedom. He should be crated or kenneled 24/7 and the only time he is to brought out is to walk him or let him go potty. In the house, keep him on a leash. You can let him sit with leashed while you read the newspaper, watch tv, etc but he isn't allowed on the couch with you. You need to let him know you control every aspect of his life and aren't going to put up with that crap.

    Read this article on how to establish structure with an adult dog. If you legitimately work hard at this, and the situation doesn't get better, then consider other options.

    The Ground Work to Establishing Pack Structure
     
  15. ben brockton

    ben brockton CH Dog

    i ain't got the answer for that kuntry i don't have house dogs. imo there's other breeds more suitable for a life on the couch. im under the impression you are fairly new to dogs from reading your post. so considering your situation. you have two choices 1. bring him to a behaviourist or 2. dirt nap.
     
  16. ShakaZ

    ShakaZ CH Dog

    or 3. beat the shit outta him and if he still do it dirt nap.
     
  17. Kuntry

    Kuntry Big Dog

    he's 50/50 in and out all day,, if I wanted something to keep caged or in a crate I would get ANOTHER bearded dragon. He gets excercise and goes in the woods a good bit with me, but a couch potato hes not. I've had him about 8mos or so he's 2 now. I'll do some research and keep you updated. I was looking for guidance and got mixed reviews.
    Catchdog you might be right but I think he is still adjusting and learning the pecking order.(another excuse I know)
     
  18. viegas703

    viegas703 Top Dog


    By the eay your responding to peoples comments and advice it seems like you knew exactly what everyone was going to tell you. Ive come to learn that in the apbt there is a "no-nonsense" rule for man biting. With my pup who is now 8 months he used to have issues( i took him in after a family couldnt keep him) but i worked my best to help his issues. He has never growled or barked at me EVER. This dog couldnt be any more attatched to me actually, thats why i find it troublesome that your dog is agressive towards YOU not strangers. My dog will bark at stranger( not viciously growl) but he settles in quickly. Hes never bitten nor tried to bite anyone, hes just protective. I guarentee you if anyone tried to hurt me or a family member he would all out attack. People may find that a bad trait, but i honestly dont. hes very controlable and never lashes out at anyone. DEFINTELY not me or anyone in the household, he loves us. I think like people have said that dog needs to learn his boundaries QUICK. If he was beat, you should stay firm with him but not use physical force as i think that would do him more harm.
     
  19. ccourtcleve

    ccourtcleve Big Dog

    I think that any doubts in temperament should be handled by a professional. The people on this website may give excellent advice, but if you feel a dog may bite, humanely euthanize the animal or CORRECT the problem professionally. There is no room for slip up or news stories in this breed. We all will suffer from one bad dog. There are quite a few wonderful, stable APBTs out there. They should be the ones we put the time and energy in to.
     
  20. Kuntry

    Kuntry Big Dog

    thanks viegas703 sorry about how I was responding(still don't see what u mean) but I look at him like a pissed off teenager with his balls full, not a killer pitbull. I asked my 10year old if the dog scared him and he expressed "NO!" Me I don't beat him just he reads off of physical tension and voice intensity. After today the no-nonsense rule comes into effect. He hasnt bit me just tries alot of intimidation, and frankly it takes alot to scare me, today he didn't scare me but he did open my eyes that he has issues to be worked out.
    shakaz I don't need to breed him all of them I have are rescues.

    ben brockton I been around dogs my whole life, I have just recently got remarried and
    got stepkids now so new in a way.
     

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