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New Pitbull Pup Owner - Tips Loved!

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by MillerPit, Jul 31, 2013.

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  1. MillerPit

    MillerPit Pup

    I just bought a baby pitbull yesterday, he's only 6 and a half weeks old, so he was a bit young to be sold to me. I was just hoping to come here and get as much advice as possible about owning, training, and caring for a pitbull. I'm just gonna number some questions and if you guys would mind answering back with the numbers, that would be awesome. All help is very appreciated!
    1. Right now I'm feeding him soft food - Pedigree mushy stuff. Is there anything you'd recommend instead of that?
    2. At what age should I start training him to sit, stay, lay, etc?
    3. Is it possible to train him to be an inside dog? I really hate putting animals outside to be left alone and would love for him to be well trained enough to be able to stay inside.
    4. At what age should I start feeding him regular, hard dog food?
    5. On a scale from 1-10, in your experience, how hard is it to train a pitbull? And how well do they train overall, as in... are they very obedient once you train them?

    If you guys could help me out with links, videos, or just personal experience that you've found helpful, I would really, REALLY appreciate it.
    Thanks!
     
    MillerPit, Jul 31, 2013
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  2. MillerPit

    MillerPit Pup

    You must be awesome socially XD
     
    MillerPit, Jul 31, 2013
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  3. ccourtcleve

    ccourtcleve Big Dog

    The dog can eat regular food now. He does not need mushy stuff and no dog needs pedigree.

    Training starts as soon as you get a dog.

    Plenty of people keep pit bulls inside.

    Ease of training depends on the trainer.
     
    ccourtcleve, Jul 31, 2013
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  4. TDK

    TDK CH Dog Staff Member

    Why does no one do the learning process first, THENNNNN get a dog? It's like you got a hot potato thrown to you, and you're hollrin' for mitts. My advice is the same as to anyone else.......learn all you can, and don't be a bewildered soul with a loaded gun.
    1. Feed a 6 1/2 week old pup soft if it is what he or she will eat. The key is that they eat at first, hold their weight and don't dissipate. Slowly graduate the pup to totally solid or raw, whichever you prefer, but give it GOOD feed.
    2. Start training YOURSELF, not necessarily the pup. Just love the pup and make sure he or she is happy and healthy for now. Keep it safe and away from troubles. If you're going to keep it in the house, FIRST thing to do is make the house safe for the pup.
    3. Sure. As CCleve said, lots of dogs are kept in the home. (See #2)
    4. see #1
    5. Training isn't automatic with ANY dog. It depends on who is maintaining it's behavior, and how.
    6. (Additional) You didn't ask a thing about worming or shots, which should have been your first question. SEE THE VET....NOW, and get that done.
     
    TDK, Jul 31, 2013
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  5. Dannyb

    Dannyb Big Dog

    Please do make sure to see a competent vet as TDK suggested. Nobody is barking on you but being a responsible owner is a huge task for any breed. I don't know what you have, I don't even know if you know what you have? Do you you have a ped or know the parents or breeder? Why did you get the dog?

    I'm not going to criticize you but there is a wealth of information on this forum, covering almost every aspect you inquired about and it's not at all simple to list it for you. There are many different ways to raise and maintain and train and feed your dog. At the end of the day, you have to decide what is best for you.

    One thing is certain though... You have a lot to learn, especially if you have an APBT. Keep an open mind. Enjoy your dog, learn your dog and love your dog.
     
    Dannyb, Jul 31, 2013
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