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- The Pitbull Terrier as a Potentially Dangerous Breed
- Why is the Pitbull related to an aggressive breed?
- Train a Pitbull Puppy
- Train an adopted adult Pitbull
We found it at pitbull terrier one of the breeds of dogs considered in many regions as a potentially dangerous breed due to its physical attributes that make it a strong and robust animal, the psychology of the animal not being evaluated in any case. This breed can even be considered as one of the most dangerous.
It is important to mention that the behavior of puppies is a reflection of the training and care that the owners give them, so what often happens with this breed of dog is a lack or deficient training. If you have a Pitbull or are thinking of adopting one, continue reading this article by PeritoAnimal in which we give you tips for training a pitbull.
The Pitbull Terrier as a Potentially Dangerous Breed
As we mentioned at the beginning, the Pitbull is considered a potentially dangerous breed in many regions. And this can lead us to believe that a dog's aggressiveness is related to a dog's breed, something totally wrong. Is the Pitbull a dangerous dog?
The main conclusion of a study by the University of Córdoba is that the owners are primarily responsible for the attacks of your pets. According to the author, Joaquín Pérez Guisado, the main cause of an animal becoming aggressive is the poor or non-existent education provided to the animal.
If we look for other studies, we see that Rachel Casey (University of Bristol) states that linking aggression to certain breeds has no scientific rigor.
In fact, an article published in the American edition of the Huffinton Post goes even further. In it we find the result of an investigation of the "American society of temperant". In your infographic we can see that the Pitbull is the second most tolerant breed, just behind the Labrador Retriever.
Why is the Pitbull related to an aggressive breed?
Throughout history we see that potentially dangerous breeds are those that were used to perform dog fights as hunting sports. Puppies training consists of a tough test since they are puppies, they are stimulated from an early age to pick up sticks and thus develop their aggressiveness, to later be used in fights.
The law is also not on the side of Pitbull Terriers in many regions, as in these places where the breed is considered potentially dangerous, the use of muzzles is mandatory. The justification for this measure is that due to their physical strength and powerful bite, they must wear the muzzle. But if you think about it, there are other puppies with the same physical abilities that are not considered potentially dangerous, why does this happen?
Unfortunately, this has made society think that these dogs are dangerous, when in fact there is no scientific evidence to prove it, quite the contrary.
Train a Pitbull Puppy
The education of a Pitbull puppy is governed by the same rules as any other breed. To help you, we will explain the most important steps to take into account when Basic Dog Training:
- Before your puppy arrives at your home, you must decide what you can and cannot do. For example, if you will be able to climb onto sofas and beds, where you will sleep, among other things. The whole family must be aware of these rules, as everyone must act the same way with the dog, otherwise he will be confused.
- Find a name for your Pitbull puppy and teach him to correctly relate you to him, in a short time you will get him to learn his name.
- You must socialize your Pitbull puppy since he is a puppy, it is very important for him to be able to relate properly with the dog and people in the future.
- You must learn not to bite in order not to hurt him as he grows up, for this it will be essential to provide him with a relaxed life as well as the use of toys and bites.
- Avoid scolding your dog, and whenever you do something good, use positive reinforcement. When faced with an unpleasant situation, you should say "No" firmly and never give excessive scolding, this will only cause stress to the dog.
- Teach your puppy to be alone little by little and learn about separation anxiety to prevent it properly.
- Do short training sessions (between 10 and 15 minutes) and teach him basic orders that help him in everyday life, such as sitting or being quiet.
However, Pitbull Terriers, like other breeds, are puppies that have a lot of energy that needs to be released. This makes you need to be aware that need a lot of physical activity on a daily basis, so you should know how many times to walk him according to his physical level, always adapting to your particular puppy.
Every dog is different and unique, but in general you should go out and exercise a Pitbull for at least two hours a day. It is important that you give this point its due importance. A dog that doesn't do enough sport is an unhappy and unhealthy dog.
- Recommendation: Any breed considered potentially dangerous must always walk in the street with a muzzle. Therefore, it is very important to get him used to using it since he was a puppy. It can start as soon as you are two months old, but always little by little. Start with only 1 minute sessions and gradually build up.
Train an adopted adult Pitbull
If you've adopted a Pitbull Terrier dog, let me congratulate you first. Many Pitbull fill kennels around the world due to the amount of formalities that are required to adopt them. However, you should be aware that don't know the past of your dog, perhaps your previous owner has not educated you correctly. Or worse yet, it could be that I've raised him to fight.
Regardless, it should be clear that under no circumstances should you bronca or use aggressiveness, because remember that he is a strong dog of which you do not know its character and history. Paying attention to the dog's body language will be essential, you should check if at some point you scared your dog.
If you think your dog has some kind of serious behavior problem, the ideal is to consult a ethologist or dog educator, especially if you are not well socialized, never try to do it yourself.
To finish this article we leave you a curiosity about the Pitbulls. Did you know this breed was known as the "nanny dog"? She was known for being tolerant and patient with children, find out more in our article the Pitbull Terrier as a nanny dog.
