How to train a pit bull puppy?

Question

Whats the best advice someone has on training a pit bull puppy?

Answer 1

Training a pit bull puppy to do what?

Answer 2

The best way to train a puppy is through reward based training techniques. Here are some things I would recommend:

1. Hand-feed your puppy to teach him some bite inhibition. Hand-feed him some kibble one by one. If he bites too hard while trying to get at his food, yelp in a high pitch, and ignore him for a few seconds. Then start feeding him again. This way he learns that biting hard can hurt humans and when he does that, the food and attention stops. Hand-feeding is also good for bonding and establishing your leadership.

2. NILIF program. A great way to establish yourself as leader is through the control of resources. Don't give anything to your dog (including pets and affection) unless he does something for you first. For example ask him for a "sit" before you give him food, toys, or freedom.

3. Obedience training. Try and do some obedience training sessions everyday. Enroll in a class or get a good reward based training book, and practice with him for short sessions (10-15 minutes) every day. This will help establish you as a leader, improve your bond with your dog, exercise your dog's mind, and give you good tools that you can use to help control him in the house.

4. Do handling exercises with your puppy that are paired with food so that he will be accustomed to you grooming him and checking his body (which is important for vet exams).

5. Socialize your puppy to people, dogs, and new objects so that he will become confident and adaptable to new situations.

Answer 3

I like the personality of a pit bull. They are so sweet.