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"All About Pitbulls"
All About Pitbulls: Page 5
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6 Pit Bull training tips
Training your Pit Bull is easier than training other dog breeds. One
of the reasons that this is so is because Pit Bulls are among the
smartest and the most willing participants when it comes to dog
training. Another reason is that they are very eager to please their
owners. And since dog training techniques of today are easier and
more effective than ever, there is no reason why your Pit Bull cannot
be the friendliest and the most intelligent dog on the block.
Here are six tips when it comes to Pit Bull dog training:
1. Remember that all dogs live in the present moment. Every time you
reward or punish your Pit Bull, he can only assume that it is for his
behavior at the time of the reward or punishment. For example, if
you happen to find a mess that he did a few hours ago, do not drag him
to it from his nap and then start scolding him. He will only think
that he is being scolded because of taking a nap.
2. You have to be consistent with your rules. If he was not allowed
to sleep in your bed last night, then he should not be allowed to
sleep in it tonight or or any other night for that matter, regardless
of how much he begs. By giving in to his begging, he will only learn
that begging sometimes pays off. This will then create a behavior
pattern that is difficult to change.
3. Your Pit Bull will repeat actions that bring him rewards, whether
the rewards are intentional or otherwise. Letting him out of the cage
to make him stop whining may temporarily work. However, in the long
run you will end up with a Pit Bull who continuously whines whenever
he is placed in a cage. Be sure to only reward behaviors that you
want to see repeated.
4. Keep in mind that your Pit Bull is very eager to please you. All
you have to do is to show him the way. Forcing your dog can distract
and even intimidate him, thus slowing down his learning process.
5. It is not necessary to repeat a command over and over or to yell
louder and louder. Doing so will not make your dog understand what
you are trying to get across. Your Pit Bull is not deaf, and if he
behaves like he is, you just need to steer him toward the right
direction. This will probably mean taking a step back in your
training.
6. Above all, be patient. Although things may not go as smoothly as
you hoped it would be, it is still possible to train your dog. You
just need to be realistic, firm but gentle, consistent, and always
maintain a good sense of humor with your pet.
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