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The Real Pit Bull Terrier Dog: Exposing the Myths
By Tim Amherst
When many people think of Pit Bulls, they automatically think of all the bad things they have heard about them. While Pit Bulls can be aggressive, they have great ability to be a loving, devoted pet to a caring owner. Caring owners should become familiar with their pets personality traits, and learn how to deal with them. Pit Bulls that are raised with owners who love them and give them the attention they crave, do very well at suppressing their aggressiveness and turn out to be very tame, loving dogs. Pit Bulls have a very deep need for attention, and if they don’t get it, sometimes they will indulge in destructive behaviors out of their disappointment and lonesomeness.
While having the ability to do very well with humans, Pit Bulls have a hard time controlling their aggressiveness around other dogs. This is due in part to the fact that at one time the sole purpose of breeding a Pit Bull was for it to fight other dogs. They usually behave worse around dogs that are of the same gender as they are.
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Pitbulls
By Kent Pinkerton
Pit Bulls can be termed as America’s most-loved as well as most-feared dogs at the same time. American homes have always had pit bulls as worthy affectionate pets, but a series of mauling incidents over the years have created paranoia about this dog breed all over the nation.
The term ‘Pit Bull’ is a term referring to three breeds of dogs: the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Their combinations are also called as Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls were originally from England. The American Pit Bull Terrier was imported to America from England in the 19th century. Out of all the Pit Bull breeds, the American Staffordshire Terrier, simply called as the AmStaff is a descendent of the English bulldog, which was specifically raised for fighting. All Pit Bulls are characterized by their short stocky but strong bodies. They have wide mouths with long hanging tongues.
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Pitbulls For Sale
By Kent Pinkerton
Selling pit bulls is becoming more difficult, given the current spate of bad press against the dogs’ violent outbursts. Owners want to get rid of their pets. Add to that the fact that pit bull breeders and kennels report a surplus, and the supply of pit bulls continues to be greater than the demand.
Pit bull kennels have their own websites through which they make sales. People who wish to buy pit bulls register on these sites and get updates from time to time. Those wishing to sell their pit bulls advertise in classifieds online or in newspapers.
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Protect Your Pit Bull Terrier Dog from Heat Exhaustion
By Tim Amherst
As Pit Bulls are highly energetic dogs that love to run and play outside, it is important to learn about heat exhaustion. Familiarizing yourself with the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion could help you save your Pit Bulls life.
The first mistake many pet owners make is assuming that heat exhaustion will only occur during the hottest summer months, when actually it can occur at anytime of the year. Of course, the higher the temperature is, the more likely your dog is to suffer from an episode of heat exhaustion. Anytime your dog is outside, you should watch him closely for any signs that he is in physical distress.
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Pitbull Training
By Kent Pinkerton
The most troublesome and boring aspect of owning a pet pit bull according to most owners is training. Though boring, early obedience training for pit bulls is very essential, otherwise they may become disobedient and even aggressive. A poorly bred pit bull is often a danger to the people around it. Also, it is necessary to teach housebreaking to a pit bull when it is still a puppy.
The first thing that a pit bull needs to be trained in is housebreaking. Pit bull puppies have weak bladders, which they may need to eliminate almost every hour. Have specific meal times for the puppy and then take it out. Over time, puppies will begin to recognize this place by its smell. It’s no fun to be woken in the middle of a night by a puppy whining to go potty, but it takes endurance in the first few months. As pit bulls grow older, their bladder control improves, but it will be a while before they can hold their bladders overnight. Another method is paper training, where newspaper can be spread at spots within the house. However, paper training is not good as it gives the pit bull the idea that it is okay to poop inside the house.
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Pit Bull Terrier Socialization Training: Train Your Dog
By Tim Amherst
Every Pit Bull owner should become familiar on how to socialize their dog. Socialization is necessary so that the dog can learn to get along with other animals and people. Pit Bulls have a naturally aggressive nature, and they need this training to help them learn how to properly deal with that aggression around animals and people. It is important that you introduce your Pit Bull puppy to as many people and animals as possible. During socialization training, it is important to try to keep all of your puppy’s interactions as positive as possible. You don’t want to introduce your Pit Bull to a child or another animal that may unintentionally do something that may hurt him until he has been effectively trained.
It is also extremely important that Pit Bulls have constant interaction with people, as they tend to become more aggressive when they don’t get any attention and are left to their own devices. Keeping a Pit Bull in the backyard, or penned up all the time is definitely not good for the dog, and can lead to very aggressive behavior. You should make certain you have adequate time to spend with your Pit Bull before acquiring it.
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Pit Bull Terrier Dog Health: Caring for Your Dogs Ears
By Tim Amherst
An important part of caring for your Pit Bull is keeping his ears clean. Keeping your Pit Bull’s ears clean will help prevent him from having ear mites and fleas, ear infections, and painful wax buildup. The idea of cleaning your Pit Bull’s ears can be daunting, but it is a necessary step in ensuring his health. Your Pit Bull probably won’t be fond of it at first, but he will soon learn to deal with it. It will probably be easier for you to remember to clean your Pit Bull’s ears if you do it at the same time you take care of his other grooming needs.
When cleaning your Pit Bull’s ears you should also be looking for any possible signs of trouble. You should look to see if there is any dirt or wax in the ear canal, or if it is red or irritated. If his ear smells bad, they are most likely infected, and you should stop and consult your veterinarian. Your Pit Bull’s ears are also a prime target for mites, fleas, and ticks, so you should look carefully for any signs of them. If any of these symptoms are present, you should make an appointment with your vet just to be on the safe side.
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Train Your Pit Bull Terrier: Whistle Dog Training
By Tim Amherst
Pit Bulls are an intelligent breed that can be taught nearly anything, as long as they have a good trainer. Having a good trainer doesn’t necessarily mean a trainer that you hired. Many Pit Bull owners are finding that their pets not only are eager to learn, but they also gain much when they opt to train their Pit Bull themselves. Owners who opt to be their dog’s trainer will find that they enjoy spending the extra time with their beloved pet.
Many methods of training exist, and just which type you wish to pursue is totally up to you. Depending on what you wish to accomplish as well as how much time you can devote to the task is just a couple of things you’ll need to factor in when picking a type of training for your pet.
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Pit Bull Terrier Dog Training: How to Stop Barking
By Tim Amherst
There are many reasons your Pit Bull may bark at night. But whatever the reason, any owner who has to deal with this just wants to find a way to stop it from happening. They probably are awakened not only by their barking Pit Bull, but by their complaining neighbors as well. The owner, in the midst of all this, just wants to go back to bed and get some sleep. There have been many tried and true solutions to this problem, and no one solution may work for every Pit Bull.
One thing that has been known to contribute to excessive barking at night is a lack of exercise. Your Pit Bull has a high energy level, and needs to exercise everyday to release pent up energy. Without adequate exercise, he has no release for the pent up energy, and thus tries to relieve it by barking. Getting ten or fifteen minutes of extra exercise a day can considerably help with the barking problem.
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Pitbull Kennels
By Kent Pinkerton
There are kennels that specialize in raising breeds of American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers all over the country. At these kennels, Pit Bulls are cared for, nourished and trained so that they can be sold to affectionate owners for a price. These kennels also rehabilitate stray and abandoned Pit Bulls and sell them to people.
Pit Bull kennels have a mix of male and female adult dogs. These dogs are bred to produce litters, whenever the dog population is to be increased. Dogs may be bred for particular traits such as colors and other features so that they command a higher price in the market. However, this may not always be the case.
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