Chihuahua and pit bull help
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Comments (104)"Decades of visious and unprovoked attacks cry out for the removal of this threat from society. How many mutilated faces, mangled limbs, butchered pets, and even human deaths does it take to convince even the slowest dullard?" By that arguement, we should ban automobiles, or at least large trucks, because those have caused millions of those kinds of sitiuations. And airplanes. And other things. I am a proponent of Ban the Deed, not the Breed. Have been for a long time. However, there has never been a population of dogs like the present pit bull population. There have never been so many people intend on breeding a dog capable of such vicious instinct on such a large scale. Pedigreed pits have no such instinct. Americam Staffordshire terriers are not evil dogs. Cane corsos are bred to be evil dogs, for specific reasons. I used a lab/chow mix and currently have a GSD/chow mix as a guard dog. They were/are evil in the situations for which they are trained. I had a lab/pit mix. Not by choice. I got the lab/border collie mix(as I was told by the dam's owner) as an 8 week old pup. He was trained quite well. He was totally predictive when under control. In the house or yard or on leash. My granddaughter could piut him on his back with a grunt and a poiunted finger when she was 15 months old. I could play tug of war(No one but me, since he was storng enough to hurt even me) and say quietly No in the middle of a tussle and he stopped NOW. Immediately. Totally. Dopped the rope. People could not believe how well he was trained. But, when he got loose----and I spent over a thousand dollars in trying to contain him----he was a totally different dog. I talked to pit rescue folks and others. They all agreed, usually regretfully, he was dangerous. He attaked almost anything that moved if he was on his own and I was not chasing him. So, I had him put down. If we comdemn the bad pits, we need to condemn the bad breeders/trainers/owners....See MoreLocal shelters automatically kill pit bull mix pups
Comments (5)It's funny how things work out. We loaded the pups up to take them to a shelter on Friday but got there 15 minutes too late.....and had to bring them all back home. Over the weekend, she heard back from a woman who runs a pit bull rescue. She has spread the word about these pups and offers of help are coming out of the woodwork! Emily has already recieved one donation which will spay Jingle and support the pups for a few more weeks. A rescue place in atlanta has offered to take 4 of them so friday we will load up Emily's favorite 4 and drive them four hours to atlanta. Another woman has offered to send money for food, so they don't have to go to a shelter. It is so heartwarming to have so many people wanting to help these pups....See Moreaggressive chihuahua
Comments (7)First off, thank you for rescuing your dog. That means alot. Next your dog does not have to be abused to be aggressive. It could be that the dogs has always been aggressive and that is why the dog was turned in...There is alot you can do to stop this behavior. First and foremost you need to be willing to train your dog and to become top dog in your house, and every two legged needs to be top dog, not just one. First thing you can do is walk your dog for about a half an hour at least once a day. Chi's need walking as much as a shepherd or any other dog does. Walking will do a number of things for your dog, help it release pent up frustrations, get it to experience the world and all the new smells and sights and sounds. ALl of these things take the dogs attention which takes up energy. Dont be afraid to take your pup out, if it has had all of its shots. I have taken a teacup Chihuahua (3 pounds) on a 5 mile off road hike, and she did great. When leashing up your pup, make it come to you, if you need some training treats I suggest getting a natural Balance meat stick and dicing it up to help out if you find your dog resisting your commands. When you get to the front door, have your Chihuahua sit and stay. Your dog should be calm before going on walkies with you. YOU WALK THROUGH the door first ALWAYS. Have your pup sit while you close the door. The pup should be walking at your side, not in front of you. I usually let the dogs I am walking sniff around and do their business the first couple minutes of a walk, then you should be walking, no mre sniffing each blade of grass. Be sure and talk to your dog while you are walking, I find many people dont talk to their dogs enough. Yet we expect them to understand what we want. Dogs just want to please you, so keep that in mind. If you come across another dog or person, put your dog n a sit, stay. Dont pick up the dog. If it jumps on you, put it back in a sitting position. Your dog should be doing this with each person it meets. In a calm manner it should be sitting when you ask it to. If a person comes into your house, put your pup on a leash, have it sit and stay. And you need to practice this when nobody is in your home. Each time your pup growls or even alerts (puts ears up, stares at a person - you remind that pup that it is to behave by giving a tiny pop on its choke collar, and giving a command to Leave it. It is not going to hurt your pup, but it will remind the dog who is boss and this is necessary. I have found many Chihuahua's to be non chalant about this technique, especially ones who have gotten aay with this behavior for awhile. So if the dog is not paying attention to your trying to get it to settle down, I have found that putting the dog on its back in a forced submissive position works well. Keep your hand firmly on the dogs chest, and repeat commands to LEAVE IT, if the dog continues to be aggressive towasrd someone. You have work ahead of you. It would help if you started the sit and stay and leave it commands immediately. To practice LEAVE IT, you can place a piece of training treat on the ground after putting your dog in a sit stay position this way you can practice the Leave it command, and when you go out on walks or when someone comes into the house, you can tell your dog Sit, Stay and leave it. You might become frustrated, if this happens, just stop and take a break. Dogs are acutely aware of our energy, and to become frustrated will only muddy the waters. I would love it if you reposted on a regular basis so we can learn how things are going for you and your puppy. Dont be afraid to ask questions, the people on this forum are great, and Im certain you will be able to handle your dog with more effectiveness soon. Good Luck, and again Kudos to yu for adopting a rescue and be willing to train your dog to make things more happy for everyone....See Morepit bull attack
Comments (39)Home World News Latest Articles Escape Hatch Topics Free eCards Endless Buzz The Pitbull Dog: A Good Puppy With A Bad Rap It's unfortunate how the news portrays the Pit Bull as a breed that can't wait to attack. It really is a kind and lovable breed when raised and trained in a loving environment, rather than abused by breeders and dog fighters only for financial gain. You owe it to yourself to check this breed out before buying into the media hype, when looking for new pet. Over the past few years, the Pit Bull dog has taken a lot of heat from the media about being a dog breed that's more bite than bark. The misconception that this breeds a man eater is reinforced by it's amazing, muscular build. Unfortunately, over breeding, abusive owners, and the fighting circles have caused this pooch to be maligned unfairly. Sure, it's a naturally strong willed breed, but with the right training and owner, they can be a loyal, loving friend. Here's more about this dog to help you understand this misunderstood breed� History: Most sources trace the Pit Bull, or American Pit Bull Terrier back to England, but the exact date of their origination is constantly a source of controversy. Most Pit Bull experts agree they were bred between the late 18th and early 19th centuries and are most likely a mixture of a Bulldog and Mastiffs, although some sources suggest other breeds were part of their crossbreeding. All sources agree that the breed was used for bull baiting and fighting. This has a great deal to do with the tendency to label them as aggressive dogs, because they were bred for aggression from the beginning. The breed became known as a fighting and bull baiting dog in England and Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th century. Around the mid-1900s they were introduced to the United States as herding and cattle catching dogs instead of fighting and performance dogs. Around this time, their appearance changed slightly, becoming larger and longer in the legs than their Irish and English ancestors. The American version weighed an average of 50-55 pounds, whereas the English version only weighed 25-30 pounds. The American Pitbull Terrier became recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936, although they eventually diverged into the American Staffordshire Terrier. The UKC still refers to this breed as the American Pitbull Terrier, but all other Kennel Clubs now refer to them as the Staffordshire Terrier. Until the 1980s, the Pit Bull was barely recognizable by most of the public and only became popular in the last twenty years. Description: It is often difficult to correctly pick out Pitbull dogs, as their weight range fluctuates from 35-75 pounds. Some are even known for being smaller or larger than this weight range. Almost all are similar in height, though, standing fairly low to the ground at between 18-22 inches tall. This gives them an extremely stocky, muscular, and compact appearance. This particular breed has also has a powerful stance, a broad chest and muscular legs. Pit Bulls are known for having very strong, wide heads, perky ears, and incredibly powerful looking jaw. Although it used to be common to dock the tail of a Pit Bull puppy, they are now often left with long, straight tails. Most dogs will have a good portion of white coloring on their bodies, but will never be completely white. They may also have mixture of brown or black or even be completely brindle as well. Breed Temperament: Remember when it comes to Pit Bull dogs, it is all in how they are raised and handled. Over breeding and fighting circles have caused Pit Bulls to have a bad reputation in recent years. For those who are willing to overlook the media hype on the danger of this breed, these animals can and do make excellent pets, because they are fiercely loyal, loving and obedient once properly trained. Add this with their strong appearance and they will make an excellent watch dog and guard dog for your family as well. Because of their strong personalities, need for exercise and aggressive tendencies, this breed is not meant for a first time dog owner. They will do best with an owner that has experience handling dogs. Once properly trained, many actually have the temperament of teddy bears who love lounging around with the family. Life Span: 12-14 years Common Ailments: This breed is known for being hardy, but may be prone to hip dysplasia, skin allergies and cataracts. Suitability with Children: Yes, but will need firm handling as a puppy Suitability with Other Pets: No, have a tendency towards aggression with other animals Living Conditions: Will do best in a home with a large yard and regular, daily exercise Trainability: Need a firm handler because of their tendency towards a dominant personality, as well as their innate, aggressive instincts. Exercise Requirements: High Maintenance Costs: Low As you can see, the Pit Bull isn't anything to be afraid of. With proper training and a lot of loving care, this breed can make for an excellent family pet. When Richard Livitski isn't busy digging up Pit Bull information, he's working on his dog names website http://www.dog-names-and-more.com where dog names and puppy names in all shapes and sizes can be found. By Richard Livitski Read Comments Discuss Email Article Use the feedback form below to submit your comments. Your Comments: Your Name: Use the form below to email this article to your friends. 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