What to Expect When You're Adopting a Pit Bull

Dear Adam: I bought your book about 5 months ago, and I was hoping that that might "give me a right" to get advice. First, let me say that I am very satisfied with my purchase. Not only does it provide advice on specific techniques, but, more importantly, it explains the basis of all training — time, motivation, consistency — to allow the dog owner to better understand the training process. Also, do an excellent job of explaining that dogs are pack animals — and will test alpha leadership at various times (in my case, always) - and that that includes training. Lastly, I like your approach to common sense, for example, "sit" double command, if a dog should not break a sit or down without a command to release, why do we need to tell it to stay. My question is not about dog training, however, but about dog breeds. Specifically, APB Ts [American Pit Bull Terriers] and Am Staffs [American Staffordshire Terriers]. AKC does not consider APB T to be a breed, however, many dog ​​fans see the two breeds as different breeds despite having similar origins and looking very similar. Or, if they are not different breeds, two "breeds" of the same breed, Am Staff amplified the "show" and APB T amplified the "performance" - meaning that the real dog game is largely out of Am Staffs, but still in APB T. I would like to hear your opinion on this topic as you own and have APB T or its mixes. The reason I asked was that I was considering getting an Am Staff or a Staff Bull Terrier. My wife and I currently have a Dalmatian company, however, so I'm worried that the two will get along, especially when I'm not around. Should I stay away from these types? I once had one breeder who told me they had to get well when the workers were introduced as puppies, and another told me never to leave them together. What would be your recommendation (I realize that all dogs are individual and may have different traits than others of the same breed)? Thank you, Ryan Felling Dear Ryan: Thank you for kind words. You asked a very good question! I love breeds, myself. And while everything you have said is "good for money," ... I would suggest that if you decide to take one of these types, be sure to: The dog you adopt is the opposite breed dog you already have. If the new dog is a male, make sure you do not bring it in before it reaches dog maturity. (Before 1-year-old.) If another dog is a male, then it has no place at all. (Although this may not be the “all-around” solution, it may help in some way.) True… Most dogs in this breed appear to have a genetic predisposition to dog violence. I don't think they came out of the womb with a dog's rage, but instead they have personality traits that often make them have aggressive dogs. (that is, domination and a strong defense environment). As for the differences between APB T and Am Staff, the biggest difference is the registration. (AKC vs. UK C). And yes, the AKC version is enhanced with more emphasis on compatibility (like all AKC models). If I were to take another breed, it could be the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (a very small "pit bull"). I love the idea of ​​having a big dog in a small pocket. But to be honest, I'm really tired of the racism of this kind. And in real life, this means having a dog you can't really take off in the park - not because the dog is dangerous or untrained - but because people are so scared of what the media has led them to believe. This was kind, that they snatch their children and run and scream in the park. On the other hand, this discrimination may work for you, too. Most criminals know that a “pit bull” is a type of dog that you do not want to live in. In the personal book, there was a character who allowed his Rottweiler to escape from the park where I used to train. This dog had a bad attitude and was a very strong and aggressive dog. The owner felt that his dog was trained. He gave many commands, such as, 'The guard come, come, come,' but all Ranger can do is involve my clients' dogs and try to start a dog fight. However, after receiving Forbes (a mixture of APB T that looks like one big and wide tissue like a Mack truck) and I started keeping him in the living room while working with my clients' dogs. The Ranger owner started keeping me in an instant. Their dog with a very short rope. If he had not attached his dog to the rope as soon as he saw me enter the park, he would have rushed to grab his dog as soon as he saw that Ranger would not turn around immediately as soon as he was called. I think that’s what you call motivation, eh? Yeah, maybe it's a masculine thing. But IF there is swearing, you can also use it to encourage reckless dog owners with untrained dogs to keep their mutts on-leash. That's all right now, folks!