The Face of the American Pit Bull Terrier
When you ask someone, "What do you think about Pit Bulls?" The reply is usually something along the lines of, "Oh, those dogs are horrible!" The face of the American Pit Bull Terrier has changed dramatically since their creation centuries ago. Only a few decades ago they were the icon of freedom for the United States. In the past "bulldog" meant tenacious, courageous, loyal, tough as nails, and steadfast. Why did the face of the breed we love so much change from loyal and steadfast to "inherently more dangerous than any other breed of canine?" I have an opinion about that and as with ...
Training Your Pit Bull the Easy Way
I've been around the block once or twice when it comes to Pit Bull training and I have to tell you what I see being passed off as "training advice" makes me ill. Consequently the information I see being offered makes training your Pit Bull Terrier harder than it has to be. The Easy Way to a Trained Pit Bull Terrier Training your Pit Bull involves a few simple steps. 1. Educate yourself. Learn about Operant and classical conditioning. These are the foundations for all dog training. Learn about training collars and other training aids before you try to use them. 2. Understand that training is ...
Choosing a Pit Bull Puppy
Choosing a Pit Bull puppy is no small matter. You should research, research, and do more research before you even think about buying a Pit Bull puppy. One of the most common things people seem to misunderstand is that Pit Bull Terriers are not "pets." Pit Bull Terriers are historically working dogs used for work and many breeders still breed for these qualities today. Pit Bull Terriers are high energy, high drive, workaholics that need stimulation and exercise. Choosing your breeder should be like choosing your wife or husband. You should build a relationship with them before you decide on purchasing a puppy. ...
Pit Bull Rescue – A Breed Apart
Over the past year or so Animal Planet has featured, "Pit Bulls and Parolees" in their line up bringing to light the work of Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue in California. Villalobos as been around the block a few times and if you've been involved with Pit Bull Terriers for more than a day you probably have heard of the rescue. While Villalobos is in the spot light every single day thousands of everyday people sacrifice their time, money, and emotions to help rescue Pit Bull Terriers. Seems like a day doesn't end without someone, somewhere, emailing me a picture and a bio and ...
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Pit Bull Training 101: Buyer Beware!
Today I would like to talk with you about a growing concern of mine and many other professional dog trainers who specialize with Pit Bull Terriers. Internet websites are popping up like crazy that offer “Fast Pit Bull Training” or “Training Your Pitbull the Easy Way!” When you arrive at these websites it is usually some story about how someone with a Pit Bull found these outstanding... [Read more]
Pit Bull Rescue – A Breed Apart
Over the past year or so Animal Planet has featured, “Pit Bulls and Parolees” in their line up bringing to light the work of Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue in California. Villalobos as been around the block a few times and if you’ve been involved with Pit Bull Terriers for more than a day you probably have heard of the rescue. While Villalobos is in the spot light every single day thousands... [Read more]
Choosing a Pit Bull Puppy
Choosing a Pit Bull puppy is no small matter. You should research, research, and do more research before you even think about buying a Pit Bull puppy. One of the most common things people seem to misunderstand is that Pit Bull Terriers are not “pets.” Pit Bull Terriers are historically working dogs used for work and many breeders still breed for these qualities today. Pit Bull Terriers... [Read more]
The Face of the American Pit Bull Terrier
When you ask someone, “What do you think about Pit Bulls?” The reply is usually something along the lines of, “Oh, those dogs are horrible!” The face of the American Pit Bull Terrier has changed dramatically since their creation centuries ago. Only a few decades ago they were the icon of freedom for the United States. In the past “bulldog” meant tenacious, courageous,... [Read more]
I Hate Pit Bulls! They All Should Die!
There are people out there that, with no life of their own, make it their mission to kill Pit Bull Terriers and terrorize Pit Bull owners. Why? Because they are fanatics without a cause. Recently one of these folks has been sending me an email every now and a again to remind me that “Pit Bulls are killers!” His emails contain links to stories like, “70 year old man bitten by Pit Bull... [Read more]
Training Your Pit Bull the Easy Way
I’ve been around the block once or twice when it comes to Pit Bull training and I have to tell you what I see being passed off as “training advice” makes me ill. Consequently the information I see being offered makes training your Pit Bull Terrier harder than it has to be. The Easy Way to a Trained Pit Bull Terrier Training your Pit Bull involves a few simple steps. 1. Educate yourself.... [Read more]