How To Stop My Pitbull from Fighting with Other DOGS
If you have a pitbull with some behavior or territorial issues, you may have your work cut out for you when it comes to teaching your pitbull to stop fighting with other DOGS. Keep in mind before you go any further, that in many cases, aggressive behavior in a pitbull is a result of fear.
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Work with your pitbull, first on obedience basics, using commands such as sit, stay, heel, and 'no'. Don't punish your pitbull, though reinforce and reward good behavior. When that step has been accomplished, take your pitbull out for walks along quiet neighborhood streets where interaction with other people or DOGS isn't likely. Get your pitbull used to being around others, without them being too close.
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Carry DOG treats in your pocket to immediately reward your pitbull for good behavior and responding to your commands. When approaching other DOGS or people, place yourself between your pitbull and others. Grasp the leash tightly and pull the DOG leash sideways as the DOG approaches, keeping your pitbull at a distance. Pulling his or her leash sideways will keep your pitbull unbalanced, while allowing you greater control.
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Carry something that will distract your pitbull when he or she sees another DOG approaching, but don't yell or scold your pitbull to behave before the other people even near you. Maintain an even pace, always talking to your pitbull in low, soothing tones, and urge him to respond to you instead of approaching DOGS or people. Reward him or her immediately with a treat when he makes eye contact with you.
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Other people dealing with difficult situations like pitbull aggression often introduce their pitbull to a passive pooch in a new location. This will alleviate any need for territoriality with your pitbull, and the non-aggressive temperament of the other pitbull may serve to teach your pitbull that others pitbulls don't always imply a threat. Of course, have the other pitbull owner holding tightly to their pitbull and remain calm and unthreatening as well.
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Be aware of the first signs or signals of aggression in your pitbull toward others. Staring at an approaching DOG or person, hackles raised, and stiff legs and tail should alert you that your pitbull is in an aggressive mode. Calmly give the approaching DOGS or people plenty of room while speaking to your pitbull in upbeat and soothing tones, and then reward your pitbull after the brief meeting has passed.
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The key to changing any behavior in a pitbull is patience. New lessons won't be learned overnight, and may take days, or even weeks, to see signs of progress. Reassure your pitbull that he or she is loved and make sure you lavish them with plenty of attention after each outing. However, if your pitbull continues to express aggressive behavior after all attempts by you to correct such behavior have failed, consider taking your pitbull to an obedience class that specializes in aggressive pitbull behavior.
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