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From:SLC, UT, USA
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 10-20-2003 11:22 AM         

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I am considering getting a pit pup around January, I need to know what I will be getting myself into.

I was raised with Pitbulls, however my wife is scared of them.

We have 3 children a 2 year old, 5 year old & 9 year old.

I would like to know if anyone has any recommendations as far as raising & caring for this pup so that it doesn't grow up to be an aggresive dog. As well as how long the pup should stay inside before moving to an outdoor dog house.

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From:Australia
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posted 10-20-2003 03:48 PM         

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If you are getting a pitbull in Jan, you still have time to do your homework. Get all the facts from people you know who own pitbulls as well as visit some reputable breeders who can probably give you the best advice. If you decide a pitbull is for you and your family, then get one. Involve your children and wife in selection of the dog as well as in caring for and handling the puppy. Pitbull pups are really just like any other puppy, they need to be trained, given lots of attention, they teethe, chew things, and generally eat anything in sight. If you have other pets like cats, then introduce them early and they should grow up good friends. Allow your children to handle the pup frequently but for short periods and as always, never leave them lone as many puppy injuries come from children dropping them. Pitbull pups are very wiggly and they get very excited around people.
Keep the pup inside until it is house-trained and used to your front/back yard. Let him/her outside for longer and longer periods throughout the day, until it no longer cries get back in, that way if it is house broken you can have him/her as a housedog as well.
Above all, pitbulls need lots of love with discipline as well as training.
Good luck with your new pup, I'm sure your wife with love his/her big brown eyes.

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posted 10-22-2003 10:16 AM         

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Hi some more helpfull advise would be to iclude your children in training as much as possible.My 4 year old son feeds my 5 and half month old puppy, and both my 3 and 4 year old can make him sit, and laydown. By the way my wife, both of my parents and wifes parents were scared of APBT's untill thay met my boy . Now my mom wants one(when her 8 year old grouchy, sometimes mean cocker spanial passes or bites someone).

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