Originally Posted by
linda faye
My DD and SIL have just adopted a six week old pit bull puppy. My heart did flips when she told us that. I'm afraid my brain did a quick flash back of the stories of pit bull attacks. Those of you who have pit bulls .... would you please give me some input in their aggressiveness or lack of?
Right now I am hearing all the cute puppy stories....but still am anxious. They have no children and this is their new 'baby'.
Thank you for your input.
There are a lot of "fear" stories out there right now. Here is a link that might help
http://einhorninsurance.com/californ...perament-test/
There are other studies that show pretty much the same thing.
Find a POSITIVE trainer. Please Please Please. The domination theory has been disproven time and time again and most animal behaviorists recommend the positive training way. It may take longer but it is better for the dog , and longer lasting.
Here is a link for free downloads ...
http://www.mybestbuddydogtraining.com/free-downloads/
Look up Ian Dunbar and Dr Sophia Yin..
None of these are mine or have anything to do with me.
I did rescue for 8 yrs mostly puppies. By 9 weeks my puppies were potty trained enough to whine for me to take them out,I didn't always move fast enough, and learned to sit on command. I never never tried to dominate the puppies or rolled them on their backs . I also never had a foster returned
Good luck with your new family member . Puppies are fun , and a lot of work but the love they return is all worth it.