Monday, September 3, 2012

Knowing How To Train A Pitbull

By Orson Christoff


It is important to know how to train a Pitbull if you are keen on integrating the canine to become a part of your family. Handling all this successfully demands that the trainer and handler be keen on addressing a number of things related to training as well as the dog. You will need the assistance of other members of the family interacting with the dog for your endeavor to become a success.

High standards of discipline can only be achieved when you are both strict and firm on the dog. This means that you are consistent with the signals you send as commands and this will guarantee you high levels of success. Variation in signals and changing your mind from time to time will lead to confusion.

The pleasing nature of the dog requires you to be firm and show the pet what you approve and what you do not. They are thus excellent for the family and will blend well with each and every member without many problems. This is a characteristic that is also displayed towards visitors who are accompanied by family members. These statements were tested by a respectable source.

One tone either high or low must be maintained throughout the training session and where possible be done by one person. Confusion can emanate from changing moods and even the way the voice instructions are delivered. The danger is that this could be interpreted differently leading to dissent.

All instructions must be clear and very strict if they are to be obeyed without delay. Training the dog on the same spot all the time and at consistent hours is advisable and as much as possible use a similar pattern that does not mix up behaviors or signals. Anything done when around the area must be done with care to avoid it being a genesis for confusion.

Do not show any anger during training and be fast and ready to appreciate a nice turn. Being friendly and caring is well reciprocated. Any anger is readily interpreted for disapproval and can produce undesirable results.

Be careful when selecting a young Pitbull and keep away from the already aggressive type. The history by the breeder can be a proper guide and also real time behavior at the time of selection. Introduction to children and other family members must be after adequate training. You are assured of no attacks that are known to occur especially at introduction.

Selection is mainly a pointer as to what expectations you should have for the dog and how good a pet it is going to be. This should be seen from the conditions at the breeding site as well as the nature of handling displayed by owners. It is not a perfect breed to start with but you can mould it in to all you want with right training.

The knowledge gained on how to train a Pitbull is what saves you the agony of bites and aggressions that might see your pet confined in an animal control center. The behavior of other family members is important and must be taken to account at training. The outcome is dependent on both the dog and the owner or trainer and therefore care and caution must be taken to account.




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