Pitbull puppy becoming aggressive, help!?
So, we have an almost 15 week old, full blooded blue pitbull and he's just recently stated getting kind of aggressive. Earlier tonight my boyfriend was playing with him and he growled and snarled at him and attempted to bite him. He's too small to do any damage right now, but soon he'll be big enough to sink those teeth in hard. We have a baby due in April and we don't want to have to get rid of him, but we will of it means we don't have to worry about the safety of our child. We looked into obedience school but they're very pricey, does anyone know of anything else we can do to remedy the problem before it gets any worse? Any help is very much appreciated. Thanks!
My pit bull puppy is very aggressive?
My pit bull is very very aggressive. When we play he gets into it and goes all out. He likes to jump, bite, bark, etc etc. They say mixed puppies are bad dogs, that they tend to be more mean that purebreds. I am assuming he is mixed because he did not have papers. He can be very sweet. He sleeps with me every night, listens to me, I am teaching him tricks, and he learns very quickly. I bought him from a "BYB."(I assume) I never heard of this term until today.. I am a cat person, not really a dog person, but my boyfriend insisted on getting one. I absolutely love my puppy more than anything. I just want to make sure he isn't going to turn on me. I don't hit him, I discipline him, I read online on ways to treat them correctly, I am very careful with him&&baby him. My boyfriend wants him to be an aggressive/mean dog so he is protective. But I read that they are very loyal and will be protective. I just don't want him to be a mean dog. && Before anyone asks, he is not going to be in dog fights. We are totally against dog fighting by all means. I just can't tell if he is being mean, or just playing.
My Puppy Pitbull is becoming very aggressive.?
It sounds as though someone has taught this to her, being rough play as a puppy or not enough human time. You shouldnt put her on her back (most dogs hate this). Reward good behaviour, ignore the bad. Push her down and walk away. Fold your hands under your arms and look away from her if she goes for the finger nips. A strong stern NO in an almost growling voice when she bites and walk away. You also need to spend just as much time encouraging the good behaviour A GREAT breed of dog that only humans can distroy!! Make sure no one else in the family or friends are reving her up - pushing stiring etc. When she gets too playful with the biting put her back in "her area" being a closed of section to the house - almost like time out for kids... Have a toy ready in one hand to distract her if she trys to bite you - show her the toys are for chewing not you!!
Why is my Pitbull puppy so aggressive?
High energy, playfulness, instincts, and breeding.Together, it can amount to an “aggressive” dog. I think there are two representations of aggression here. Playful aggression and physical aggression (ie. fighting).For playful aggression, I recommend taking the dog aside when being aggressive to calm it down. Show it how you want it to behave. Do this sooner rather than later. Avoid playing with your dog in ways that encourage aggression. Try to keep its home calm and quiet. The dog tends to take on the persona/environment of its human and home. Calm owner, calm dog.If the dog becomes physically aggressive, you must work to prevent or stop it. Learn the causes of aggression, such as fear-aggression, territorial-aggression, etc. Whatever the reason, it must be fixed. Make the dog feel safe, to prevent fear-aggression. Socialize your dog with both people and other animals (especially dogs) so that it knows how to behave. Address your dog’s concerns quickly and assertively.Make sure your dog gets plenty of regular exercise, discipline/training, and play. In that order.
Are in breed pit bull puppies more prone to be very aggressive than others?
Mother mated with her SON? That is looking for genetic catastrophe. Pit Bulls can be genetically aggressive, especially with bad breeding (which sounds like the case here) If the puppy is agressive at two months, I would start some serious training immediately. Keep a close eye on her, and if you cant curb the aggession with training, you should consider putting her down. It only takes a few mean Pit Bulls to make everyone think they should be banned. It IS possible to have a tame and docile Pit! You need good breeding, and good raising. Good luck!
What is the best way to train a Pit Bull puppy who's aggressive towards women including its own owner?
The truth is, pit bulls ARE genetically aggressive animals. Fighting dogs have had many of the traditional, social behaviors bred out of them in order to create an animal that will fight for no reason, ignore signs of submission, and continue fighting until death. Anyone who tells you different simply does not know what they are talking about. And unfortunately many shelters feed new owners the line "its all how you raise it" to make them feel comfortable about adopting a fighting breed. Many pit bulls do not fight and will never be a problem, others on the other hand could be fine for years until one day something new triggers their instincts. Your particular pit bull experience sounds extremely common - a wonderful puppy that starts showing signs of aggression as it matures. In some cases, it can be managed by expert trainer. However, bear in mind that no amount of training, socialization or love will ever change any dog's genetics, and this is stated by many reputable pit bull advocate organizations. The sad truth is a great many pit bulls are relinquished to the pound between 1 and 2 years of age due to aggression, and sometimes the only option is to humanely put the dog to sleep. I know you love your dog and do not want this to happen, and this possibility should have been explained to you by the shelter. I don't know if the background of your dog is known - was she originally bred for dog fighting or even human aggression? Because such dogs are adopted out to the public. What you should do now is research - know exactly what type of dog you have, its history and statistics, and what the problems are. Human aggression in a pit bull is a huge red flag and must be dealt with immediately, in which ever way your family feels is best. Please be aware that even if you decide to keep this dog, aggression will always be an issue and you must take extreme cautions to ensure there is never an accident, especially if you live near other people who have pets. You have to be honest with yourselves to make sure you are up to that challenge. This dog will never give you a normal dog owning experience - it will be constant work, worry and vigilance. I encourage you to read one woman's pit bull adoption experience. http://blog.dogsbite.org/2010/08...
My pitbull dog just had puppies. She has become very aggressive and won’t let me touch her. What should I do?
It is normal for any canine mom (or Mom for that matter) to need space and be protective after giving birth. Mom and pups should be seen by a vet ASAP. Call your local SPCA if you need help and can’t afford it.Respect your dog’s privacy while providing ample food and water. Take her cues as to being ready to go for a walk, or going outside (fenced in yard?) to relief herself. Do not force her to go outside. There is a risk that she could pick up parasites or the like outside that might harm the pups. Consult your vet (or SPCA!)Hope that helps!
Why has my pitbull become so aggressive?
So she hasn't bitten? Just growled or snap? This is the time to get serious and buckle down with training. Not only is it possible her parents weren't completely stable even tempered dogs, more than likely the getting her at 2-3 weeks is going to cause you a bit of problems probably her whole life. Which you'll have to keep up with and on top of. She missed out on a lot of learning from her mother and littermates. I would not be suprised if she is dog aggressive, not only because she's pit, but because she likely will not know how to properly interact with them. As for her behavior towards you, you need to get a behaviorist to come to your house and evaluate her. Then tell you how you can begin to fix things. You just need to be calm, firm, and consistent with her. Look up NILIF training and start working with her. Make her sit and wait before she eats, don't allow her to do anything you do want her to. Talk to her in a firm voice without ever yelling. You may want to look into classes to see if you can successfully socialize her with other dogs as well. It's possible she's just being a bossy, stubborn dog who thinks shes in charge. But it's also possible that she may become aggressive even more so. And if you cant train her with help, then you can't give her to someone else. You could SEE if a rescue or no kill would take her, but it's doubtful she would be deemed adoptable. And by the time she turns really aggressive, your only choice would be to get her humanely euthanized. Just be sure you never leave your children alone with the dog even for a second. And don't try picking her up for now. Leash her or call her name and lure her with a treat if need be. And remember, also reward for Good behavior. Just give her a firm NO and redirect her to the proper behavior when she does wrong.
Extremely aggressive/mean 6 week old pitbull puppy?
Puppy was taken away from Mom way too young and you are paying the price. First off a puppy finds out about his world through his mouth. In the normal course of events he would be doing all this biting and growling within the litter. This is where he would have learned to control his bite. Now you have to teach him this control. One way to do this is to use something he will understand. When he bites you or your clothes yell loudly, worse pain you have ever had in your life, next ignore the puppy. Walk away. No more play. Do not pick him up. That will be viewed by the puppy as approval of his actions. Next, remember he is teething. Make sure he has several toys that you keep very cold. Rotate them. Keep them in the freezer between times so that they stay cold. This will numb those very sore gums and make him more comfortable. If he is chewing something that you don't want him to chew take it from him and give him something of his. Remember you are now substituting for his mother and it is your job to teach him good manners. I hope you are crate training him but do not use the crate as punishment. It should be his safe zone where he can sleep or chew appropriate items. As soon as possible start to socialize him. Get with your vet to decide when you can do this. If you have friends who have young dogs get the puppies together for a play date. Your puppy not only needs to learn how to get along with people he has to learn how to get along with other dogs. With a puppy this young your work is cut out for you. You must be patient and never punish him for doing something he doesn't know is wrong. Talk to a good trainer in your area, talk to several until you find someone you trust. Listen to them. When your puppy is old enough go to them for training.