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mica
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posted 02-19-2004 12:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for mica     Edit/Delete Message
I AM DESPERATE FOR HELP!!! My beautiful brindle pit puppy is such a sweet dog. I want to be more obediant but I have no clue how to do this. She is a smart dog I just don't always know how to communicate with her. I have her trained to go to the bathroom outside in the yard but the problem is when I want to walk her she just puts her tail between her legs and she shakes so bad that I just take her in the house. What can I do to train her to her leash? She will walk just fine only in grassy areas and only w/out her leash. I know she would not bite anyone but in PA it is state law to walk Pits on a leash. Also she doesn't listen all the time to my demands unless I scream at her.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DOG?

p.s. she is always eating the cat litter, what is that about?

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BlueTrain
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posted 02-19-2004 12:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for BlueTrain     Edit/Delete Message
First off, you don't want to "scream" at your pup. Also, how old is the pup. If its still quite young, training is quite difficult. You really need to go to an experienced trainer and get some obedience lessons for the pup. This will help with socialization and hopefully give it more confidence so it isnt putting its tail between its legs. Again, screaming at the dog isn't the ticket. Proper training a "firm" voice, and patience is.

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MyPetTherapyDog
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posted 02-19-2004 06:06 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MyPetTherapyDog     Edit/Delete Message
Please don't scream at your puppy. I think she is afraid of you and that is why she starts to shake and place her tail between her legs.
You should do yourself and your puppy a favor and immediately enroll into a basic obedience training class that uses positive reinforcement as your training tool.
This would also allow you to be with other new pet owners and your puppy to socialize which is ever so important. How old is your puppy?
Use correction and then reward for the good behavior as your ticket to success!! Hey don't worry, I have owned dogs my whole life (41 years) and there is still always something new to learn. Good luck!!! Here is some reading to begin with.
PS Clickers work well with puppies too!!! http://www.puplife.com/dogcaretips/positivedogtraining.html

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cricket
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posted 02-19-2004 10:34 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cricket     Edit/Delete Message
The best way to leash train your puppy is to hold the pup by the leash and step a short distance away from her (still holding the leash) get on one knee and call her to you. While you calling her, give a gentle tug one the leash. Also, let her get used to the leash, leave it on her for a while.(only under your supervision). Play with her while the leash is on her, she will soon get happy whenever she see's the leash.

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Samsintentions
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posted 02-20-2004 05:28 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Samsintentions     Edit/Delete Message
Another great method is Harness training. Leashes can be harsh and if your using a choke chain or collar that is too small, it can be big problem. Definately like Cricket said, Place her outside witht the leash on, stepaway from her and call her to you while gently applying pressure to the harness. She may resist, but once she's taken one "volunteerly" step, reward her. One step on her own, will teach her more than dragging her or quiting. Try this more times and gradually make her go three four, and eventually she'll learn. Its slow, but in the long run, she'll be much more behaved on a leash than a dog that was quickly, and forcefully taught!

And yes, basic obediance classes will greatly improve your training, also check out some good training books.
Again, positve reinforcement. Treats and praise for good behavior and responce to training tips.

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facedog
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posted 02-24-2004 03:32 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for facedog     Edit/Delete Message
my pit will not walk on a leash that is clipped to her collar for any reason but when you put her harness on she dont wanna stop thats about all I got everyone else gave very good advise some dogs are just nervous and that can get nerve racking and people have a tendency to take that out on the dog I only swat w/ my ballcap on the butt but my savior is the kennel and a firm voice between those two I can usually get what I want and she doesnt cowar when I get firm she usually goes straight to her kennel and I for no reason do I scold after she gets in her kennel when shes in trouble she choses the kennel not me I just chose the stay time most times I dont close the door on purpose so if she does try to leave all I say is stay and she hasnt failed me yet Lots of Luck I hope I helped a little

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