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Jason's Corner:Merry Christmas
One of my star pupils, Zoe. Zoe was an awesome little dog that I nicknamed, "Rock star."
From: Jason Mann - Senior Editor
Have a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year!Sincerely,
Pit Bull Training Tip of the MonthKnowledge is Critical for Success
Learn How to Train Your Pit Bull Using Proven Methods the Pros Use. Instant Download Available. Click here for more info As you might imagine I receive boat loads of Pit Bull training questions on a daily basis. What most people fail to realize (not their fault of course) is training doesn't have to be complicated. Of course any new skill will take time to acquire and that is what causes most Pit Bull owners the problem. Not the actual training itself. Knowledge is the base of all training. You must possess the knowledge before you try to apply it to your dog. Think of it like this, say you bought a kid a bicycle and it came unassembled. Most people, not saying all, but most people, especially us guys, would try to assemble the bicycle without first reading the instructions. This is how a lot of Pit Bull owners approach training their dog. They see some guy on the television hissing and poking the dog so, they think, hey I'll give that a try, seems fairly easy. Then they try it without really understanding why they are doing what they are doing. Knowledge is critical. I cannot state just how important understand why you are doing something is. Without a full understanding of the "why" then you are putting your training bike together without reading the instructions. Inevitably the wheels are going to fall off because you failed to secure them tightly to the frame. Knowledge starts with you and your Pit Bull(s). Understanding your dogs specific personality is paramount. If you were to bring me 10 Pit Bull Terriers I would approach each one slightly different. They would learn the same stuff but my approach would be tailored to each specific dogs strengths and weaknesses. Using Knowledge to Train Your Pit BullImagine for a second that your dog hates water. I mean loathes it. Water of any kind terrifies them. Would you use a squirt bottle filled with water to "correct" them? I hope not. Knowing that information allows you to disregard methods that don't apply to you or your dog. Whatever the behavior you are trying to teach or change doesn't matter. What matters is you know your dogs strengths and weaknesses and you tailor your approaches to fit them. You will should consider your strengths and weaknesses as well. Knowledge is all about understanding. When you understand the principles of dog training, your strengths and weaknesses along with your dog's strengths and weaknesses you can find a suitable solution for training. I'll wrap this up with one finally example. My dog Patch is a hunter. He loves to chase squirrels and he loves to find rabbits. Knowing this about him allows me to make decisions that help train him. I use rabbits and squirrels as his "big reward" for a job well done. After 5-6 minutes of working on a specific behavior I will let him chase as many squirrels as he wants for a while. On the same line of thinking it would be silly of me to take him to a new area and let him off the leash immediately because he will run off and that would cause a new set of issues that I would have to deal with. In the end knowledge is the key to making it all work. Knowledge is the glue that will hold your training puzzle together. Would you like to be able to train your Pit Bull Terrier easier than ever? Learn why over 6,000 Pit Bull owners chose The Pit Bull Training Handbook for their training solution. Pit Bull Health Tip of the MonthAre You Prepared for Emergencies?
Recommended resource: Canine-911 is an informational ebook that could literally save your Pit Bulls life in an emergency. If your dog were to have an accident would you know what to do? Emergencies will occur. You can easily find yourself faced with a decision that could literally keep your dog alive or not based on your choice. I recommend everyone carry an emergency first aid kit in their vehicles. You can put one together yourself or you can buy one online from most pet stores or online shops selling K9 equipment and goods. I get my basic kits from Ruffwear. They come with a little book that tells you how to deal with gunshot wounds as well as providing ample bandages, first aid ointment, shock pad, tape and scissors. I put this basic kit with my "big daddy" kit when I'm out with my dogs. The Big daddy kit includes suture needles and thread, a staple gun, trauma pads, splints, ointment, iodine pads, a sharp field knife for making cuts in my dog if I have to or cutting materials, and about 200 other little items. Seriously, it's a whopper and you can call me paranoid but after 11 years with Pit Bull Terriers I know anything can happen without warning. I also have a Canine CPR certification and I keep my CPR manual in my glove box. I highly encourage you to get a CPR manual and if you can you can take an American Red Cross class and get a certification in canine CPR. It's worth the few hours you spend at the certification class. There are three things that I consider mandatory for all dog owners. Vetting your dog, training your dog, and being prepared in case of an emergency. I ask you again, If your dog were to have an accident would you know what to do? If you are slow to answer or flat out answer no then I highly encourage you get up to speed on dealing with Canine emergencies. Pit Bull Rescue SpotlightFriends to the Forlorn
Friends to the Forlorn has several ways for you to help out with their mission from shopping in their store, direct donations and four cool membership options. The proceeds go directly to their mission to save the lives of as many Pit Bull Terriers as they can. Friends to the Forlorn
is making great strides not only to save Pit Bull Terriers but to make a change in
the public perception of these dogs. As Flatt puts it, "Nobody steps up for Pit Bulls... not even dog lovers."
This Christmas you can make a difference in a Pit Bulls life by stopping by Friends to the Forlorn and helping them out with a donation. Your contribution is important and regardless of how big or small it is you will be making a huge statement with your actions. Legal StuffEvery thing in this issue is Copyright © 2010-2011. Mann Media & PitBullLovers.com That concludes the legal talk. Thank you for reading this months issue. I hope you are looking forward to the next issue as much as I am. :o) Have a great week! Best Regards,
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