When did the 10 year old girl get bit by a pit bull?
Last December, a 10-year-old girl was transported to hospital in Oklahoma after being attacked and bitten by a pack of dogs that escaped from her neighbor’s yard.
How can I get my pit bull to get along with other dogs?
For pit bulls who get along with dogs they know and like, but not with strange dogs, you will want to provide increased socialization opportunities with other dogs. These meetings should be on lead and take place on neutral territory (somewhere neither dog has been before).
Is there such a thing as a forgiving pit bull?
She is very forgiving of “bad behavior” and seems to tolerate even obnoxious dogs with a relaxed, easygoing demeanor. On the other end of the spectrum, we have the highly dog aggressive pit bull. This dog must be kept separate from all dogs, all the time.
Is it OK to punish a pit bull?
Punishing dogs for acting aggressively toward other dogs is entirely counterproductive, as your pit bull will begin to associate the punishment with the other dog, giving him even more reason for dislike and hostility. This is not to say that you should reward your dog for displaying aggressive behavior.
What kind of dog is Bobbie’s pit bull rescue?
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and ultimately find permanent homes for “bully breed” dogs including American Pit Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Bullies, American Bulldogs, and mixes thereof.
For pit bulls who get along with dogs they know and like, but not with strange dogs, you will want to provide increased socialization opportunities with other dogs. These meetings should be on lead and take place on neutral territory (somewhere neither dog has been before).
She is very forgiving of “bad behavior” and seems to tolerate even obnoxious dogs with a relaxed, easygoing demeanor. On the other end of the spectrum, we have the highly dog aggressive pit bull. This dog must be kept separate from all dogs, all the time.
Punishing dogs for acting aggressively toward other dogs is entirely counterproductive, as your pit bull will begin to associate the punishment with the other dog, giving him even more reason for dislike and hostility. This is not to say that you should reward your dog for displaying aggressive behavior.