Any advice on the caring of new dog?

Question

I just got a 2 month old baby pitbull.

It's been a while since I've owned a dog, so I'd whatever advice you could give to me would be of great help.

Answer 1

That is such a board question...back in February i adopted a 9 week old puppy.  When you're out trying to get it to pee pour some water next to it and it will stimulate its urge to pee

Answer 2

Congratulations! We do love a picture of a new baby - hint hint ha ha!!! If you don't want your pup sleeping in your room or bed, either make it a bed out of a cardboard box and some old, clean sheets and blankets or buy one. Home made is better i think, especially for a little 'un like yours. You'll need 2 bowls, one deep one for water ( not too deep at this age! ) and one for wet food and an extra bowl or plate for his biscuits. He's only tiny now so perhaps proper dog food is a bit rich for him? Try him on a little weetabix or porridge in the morning, the same in the afternoon but mix a teaspoon of wet food into it and the same again at night. You can give him a biscuit or three ha ha - he IS a growing boy - during the day to keep him busy! Pit-Bull's are large, hefty dogs and need careful feeding and handling due to their wilfulness. There used to be a police woman on here who owned 3 Pit's, they were working dogs within the force and she'd be the best person to ask regarding their feed as adults but all pups are the same - little and often! If you allow a pup to go hungry you'll end up with a snappy, greedy dog as an adult. If he wants more dinner, give it to him - within reason of course, you're not silly but don't let him go hungry where he gets aggressive with his food when he HAS got some. Another good tip is to weigh him and then follow the instructions on the food packets and then some - do you see what i mean? If the packet says one tin, give him a tin and a quarter. It doesn't really matter too much at this early stage if he packs too many bellies ha ha, he'll soon be running round like a loon, learning new tricks and having lessons in being a good boy that he'll run it all off again. Besides, if he looks like 5 bellies Fido and gets a cold and is off his food, he can afford to lose that weight! Don't shell out on expensive toys from the pet shop, make some yourself! An old pillow case knotted up is a great toy as are knotted old socks! Great for tug-of-war! Have a look in the charity shops for old, clean kid's toys - some tennis balls, a football, a sand bucket ( smear peanut butter in the corners! ) a teddy bear ( remove the eyes if they're dangerous and check the stuffing ) - there's loads of fun for him in all these toys. As soon as he wakes up from his frequent sleeps ha ha, take him outside to wee - wait with him until he's done it and then praise him like a loon, go totally over the top until the neighbours think you should be certified because thats all he wants to do - please you - and if he thinks that by having a wee outside is that good he'll want to do it again and again and again! Give him a small treat too, a little cat biscuit or similar when he does a wee outside and you watch him go to the door without you very soon!!! They love to please and pick up things very easily, its patience on your part thats needed more than anything. Best of luck to you both, apart from all the teachings and lessons - learn to enjoy his puppy months - they speed by so quickly!

Answer 3

I have a female pitt bull she is the best. They can be just as gentle as any other dog if treated and disciplined right. Show the dog lots of love and show him/her who is boss. Always correct him/her with any sign of aggressiveness start now and always try to keep it around people and other dogs so that this way it will always be used to new smells and faces. If you can introduce it to children do that now so that it will be used to the roughness of them. I have two toddlers and because of this when around other children my dog just lets them do whatever without a whimper. Beware this breed can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Good luck and i hope him/her becomes your best friend!

Answer 4

i just got a 2 month old shiba inu puppy.  She gets in a lot of trouble!  Good luck with her!

Answer 5

I read this blog the other day maybe it can help  http://pet-training-carrie.blogspot.com/

Answer 6

From the moment you bring your new puppy home the "game" starts. This game is the game of teaching your puppy how to be a responsible, well behaved dog who respects and loves you.

Notice respect came first in the sentence above. Why is that?

Out of all the questions and problems I've helped people find the answers to, the number one reason they are having problems is they failed to raise their puppy correctly and respect was not built.

5 ABSOLUTE RULES for Raising a Happy, Healthy PitBull Puppy

Rule #1: The puppy should never be left unattended in the house or outside. You can't stop your puppy from chewing on shoes or peeing on the floor if you are not paying attention.

Watching your puppy at all times when they are running around the house allows you to stop the problems before they start.

In other words, if you see your dog getting ready to chew on a shoe, you can tell her No! and offer her an acceptable chew toy. This is how you stop the chewing problem in it's tracks. If they are never allowed to chew on shoes, they won't develop the habit.

Rule #2: When outside the puppy is always on a 20-25 foot cotton leash.

Once again, how can you expect your puppy to come to you or pay attention to you if they run off and you have to go chase them down? You can't.

Having them on a long line at all times when outside gives you control and the ability to "reel" your puppy in if they are doing something they shouldn't (digging in the garden.)

We are not punishing them for anything, we are limiting their freedom and building leash tolerance for later leash training.

Rule #3: When the puppy can not be supervised it is kenneled.

A wire kennel from the local pet store will suffice in this situation. You can use this kennel to keep your puppy safe when you can not supervise them.

Another use for this is potty training.

Do not leave your puppy in the kennel for more than 3 hours at a time.

Rule #4: YOU and ONLY YOU feed your puppy. This is important.

We are not teaching them to be mean or whatever. We are teaching them that YOU are the provider of all things good and the other people after some time will be allowed to interact with the puppy too.

However, they should not feed, treat, or walk your puppy. That is YOUR job. They should not be able to play with the puppy without you around either.

This goes for the wife, kids, husband, friends etc...

We have to build a bond before we start socializing the puppy.

Rule #5: LOVE THEM.

I got this from this website here they have a lot of information check it oout!!

http://www.pitbulllovers.com/training-ar...

Congradulations on you new family member!!

Answer 7

House Training

House training your dog is simple if you follow a few basic rules. Remember that puppies younger than 10 to 12 weeks have little control. Accidents will always happen when teaching puppies to be clean in the house. Be kind and patient, and reward handsomely all outdoor elimination. Always remember that dogs do what works for them. Make outdoor pottying work really well for your puppy.

1) The puppy must have NO time unsupervised in your home. NONE. If you are not directly watching the puppy, it should be in the crate, or outside in a safe area. You MUST watch the puppy at ALL times when loose in the house. Use baby gates, crates, or tie the leash to your belt.

2) The puppy should sleep inside the crate by your bedside. This way you can hear if the puppy should happen to need to go out during the night.

3)  You must go WITH the puppy outside for ALL trips for elimination. You must have treats with you. When the puppy is urinating, say "GO PEE PEE" in a nice praise tone of voice the entire time. When she is finished, pop the treat into her mouth at once, and praise praise praise. This should be something she gets at no other time, like tiny pieces of string cheese or boiled chicken. Same for defecation. Say "GO p**p" while she is going, and food reward and praise afterwards. You must observe and reward ALL outdoor potty time.

4) Keep a schedule. Feed at the same time, and walk outside at the same times. Your pup needs at least 4 trips outdoors each day, and 5 is probably better. Pup needs to go out at wake up time, lunch time, 4-5 PM, after dinner or any other meals, and before bed. Younger puppies may need to go out much more often.

5) Use a key word each time you go out. I say "Let's go out!!" in a happy tone of voice each time I'm opening the door to go out with the dog.

6) If you catch the puppy IN THE ACT of eliminating in your house, CLAP YOUR HANDS, say AH AH, OUTSIDE!! And immediately rush her outside. If she finishes there, do your usual food reward and praise.

The keys to getting your dog reliably housetrained are:

SUPERVISION: NO loose time in the house if you are not watching

REWARDS: ALL outdoor elimination MUST be observed and rewarded. If you only do this ONE thing, your puppy will get housetrained.

PATIENCE: Anger and punishment have no place in dog training. Elimination is a natural and pleasurable experience for your dog. You can teach her to not soil your house, but punishment will NOT help. It will only teach the dog to hide when she needs to eliminate.

If you have applied these techniques carefully for 4 weeks and you are still finding spots or piles after the fact, it's time for stronger measures. Roll up a newspaper and fasten both ends with a rubber band. Keep it handy. The very next time you find a spot of a pile that the dog has left behind, whip out that newspaper, and hit YOURSELF over the head firmly several times as you repeat "I FORGOT TO WATCH MY PUPPY".

Works every time.

:D

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