View Full Version : I'm worried about my Pitt bull....
Daisy11
10-30-2008, 05:02 PM
<p>Well the other day at the dog park Daisy my Blue american pitt 3 months old was playing with a bigger dog and all of the sudden she becomes aggresive and growling. That really worries me about her aggresion, Becasue she is a pitbull. They say the Pit's are just built to be mean, but i truly believe that it is how you raise them.. is that true or do i need to be even more cautious with her???</p>
lilvillecutie19
10-30-2008, 06:47 PM
<p>I HONESTLY THINK ITS HOW YU RAISE THEM.. MY PIT ISN FULL BLOODED BUT SHE CAN GET AGRESSIVE... SOME PITS GIVE ALL PITS A BAD NAME... MAYBE YOUE DOG FELT INTIMIDATED....</p>
Hopie
10-30-2008, 08:53 PM
<p>IF YOUR PITBULL IS GETTING AGRESIVE WITH OUTER DOGS. THEN SHE'S TRYING TO TELL YOU THAT SHE DOESN'T LIKE OTHER DOGS OR SHE'S JUST TRYING TO PROTECK YOU FROM OTHER DOGS BECAUSE SHE MIGHT HAVE THOUGHT THAT THE OTHER DOG WAS TRYING TO HARM YOU. I HAVE 4 PITBULLS AND I HAVE ONE THAT IS A BLUE NOSE AND THE FEMALE IS A RED NOSE BUT THE OTHER 2 BOYS ARE MIXED WITH BLUE NOSE /RED NOSE. AND MY BLUE NOSE DOESN'T LIKE OTHER DOGS EATHER. THEY ONLY LIKE THERE FAMILY. THE ONES THEY GREW UP WITH. IF YOUR DOG IS NOT RAISED AROUND ANYOTHER DOGS THEN YOUR DOG DOESN'T KNOW WHATS GOING ON. POST ME BACK AS SOON AS POSSEBLE. I JUST WANT TO SEE IF MY COMMENTS WOULD HELP YOU AT ALL.</p>
<p>Not all pit bulls are aggressive. Your puppy is only 3 months old. This was a bigger dog and perhaps an older dog she growled at. She is trying to convince the bigger dog that she is not afraid of it because of it's size. And yes, what Hopie told you is true as well. They will try to protect you. Since Daisy is female, it will be even more prominent. The females are the protectors.(As a general rule) They do get along well with other dogs they are raised with. I have 9 pits and they do not fight each other. I also have a Chinese Crested and she is the boss in the house when the pits get to come inside.(I alternate them) My CC will growl at them and even bite their lips, but they will not attack her because they understand that the inside of the house is her territory and they have to obey her rules. Now, for a little lighter note, and not meaning to be disrespectful of Daisy, but most blues are not as aggressive as the other pits. If you study their history, you will find that blues were culled(killed) in litters in the 40's, 50's and 60's. They started making a comeback in the 70's when most states had passed the law against dog fighting. There are blues who are aggressive but I don't beleive Daisy is being aggressive in this case. I think she may be a bit intimitated by the bigger dog. Oh, and by the way, pit bulls score higher on good citizens test than German Shephards. They are super intelligent. They mostly just want to please you; they are very good about reading your body language. If you were afraid the bigger dog might hurt her, she could have picked up on your feelings and reacted accordingly. I've raised and shown pit bulls for 30 years and I hope I've helped with your question. Roses and Thorns Kennels</p>
<p>Here is a great website for you to check out. They have nature vs. nurture article that is pretty good, but definetly check out the side bars to the left. Read and study everything you can when you own a pit. Education is your best defense. www.realpitbull.com Roses and Thorns Kennels</p>
AnyaAlyssa
10-31-2008, 05:09 PM
<p>Most of the information that you've gotten already is pretty accurate. The breeder that I got my boy from has been in the business for 40 years, and told me that blue pits have a tendency to be more aggressive. I believe that it is how you raise them. My baby is one of the sweetest, most gentle dogs that I've been around (including my boyfriends two, and his male is the biggest baby, we call him Sissy). I truly believe that a dog's personality reflects the owner's. The comment about females being aggressive with new dogs coming into the pack isn't true in all cases. It depends on the dog. My boyfriend has a black female and a blue male, when we brought Kale into the family at three months old they bonded very quickly. It was amazing to see how well the boys got along, especially when Kale's nuts dropped. They have only had two problems, and they didn't even lead to fights. Just keep a close eye on Daisy and try to socialize her with all types of dogs, as much as possible. I've taken Kale to parks and beaches since he was three months old, and have only had one problem. We had been at the dog beach for about an hour, and the whole time we were there Kale and a white female pit were playing with an Old English Bulldog. The bulldog would nip at the two pits, and eventually he bit Kale a little too hard (his ear was bleeding) and Kale stood on his rear legs and showed his teeth, telling the dog that he had had enough and to back off. He could have easily pounced on that dog and tore him up, but that is not the way Kale is. He has been picked on and had other dogs start fights with him a number of times, and he just stands back and shakes his head. It's kind of funny to see his reaction. It's like he doesn't even know what is happening. I suggest taking Daisy to Pet Smart/Petco and get her training. I wish I would've done that with Kale when I first got him. I plan on taking him to Pet Smart and doing the three different classes that they offer, so he can get his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate. I hope this helps.</p>
horsegeek143
11-02-2008, 12:11 AM
<p>Don`t worry. It is realy how yuo raise her! She was probly just scared. My pitt, Tigerlily( she is pitt/stafforshire), befroe we moved would growl anytime the dog next door came out. But itwas only because she just didn`t like him. But I think she a little scared or him, because for age she was kid of small, & he was huge compared to her. Or mabe she didn`t like that dog coming near you. Just remember, pitts are VERY loyal & just want to protect their owners!</p>
Allin1PetCare
11-02-2008, 03:56 AM
<p>Hi there,</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Dogs can be vicious in their play, and unfortunately, owners sometimes interpret play as aggression. I recommend you speak with a certified animal behaviorist. I offer a complimentary consult to all WNB members, and I would be happy to help. You can contact us by email: Info@Allin1PetCare.com or by phone 772-489-2945. Here is our site if you are interested in learning more about us: Allin1PetCare.com.</p>
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<p>Be blessed,</p>
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LYDimick
11-05-2008, 12:39 AM
<p>Have you taken your puppy to a puppy socialization class? We took Oscar and according to the lady that has been teaching that class, there are two main types or personalities that most dogs display. Some are quiet and some are very vocal. Oscar is very vocal. Its very intimidating to listen to him play with the other dogs.... It sounds like he is kicking a** or getting his a** kicked. But if you watch his body language, he's not being aggressive at all.</p>
Grace2323
11-10-2008, 01:42 AM
<p>Daisyblue</p>
<p>Your dog is very pretty and I do love the breed. I believe it is how you raise them BUT, the sheer strength the breed has is reason enough for me to be overly cautious with them around children and other animals. She has shown you some aggression, so it would be wise to pay close attention. The information below is found in the United Kennel Club Breed Standards, hope this helps! </p>
<p>The essential characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier are strength, confidence, and zest for life. This breed is eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm. APBTs make excellent family companions and have always been noted for their love of children. Because most APBTs exhibit some level of dog aggression and because of its powerful physique, the APBT requires an owner who will carefully socialize and obedience train the dog.</p>
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pitbullfan16
11-13-2008, 07:56 PM
<p>i feel it is how you raise them.i had to break mine from the same thing.i wipped mine with rolled up news paper or i put her in a big travel cage for like 30 minutes.or you could always take her to obeidience school</p>
pitaholic
11-16-2008, 07:36 PM
<p>I would not be too worried, i have three pits, all rescues, two of them would never hurt a fly, but one was raised as a fighter, so she will be slightly aggressive if another dog acts to dominant. With work she has become submissive and friendly.</p>
<p> i have a min pin schnauzer puppy, and when he feels threatened, he growls and carries on but it is all a part of the puppies developement, so as long as it is just play growl or warnings then i would not worry, pit bulls are not born mean, but they do have that protection instinct bred into them. Just make sure you are dominant over her at all times, and that she stays in a submissive state, playtime can get rough. especially with puppies</p>
saje16821
11-20-2008, 12:59 PM
<p>Hello it is Saje,your baby loves you and is just protecting you and always will because they know how much you love them,you have to work hard with them.One day my mom was picking tomatoes and i was no more than 10 feet away from her next to my dads garage,all of the sudden a Fox came out of know where and was going toward my mom,well lets just put it this way the fox lost,and my dumb mom was trying to get me off of it.It is just love and protection,Same way with people some of them they like and some they don't.Give them all the love you can.</p>
<p> Saje the protector</p>
Lisa27
12-21-2008, 07:57 AM
Dont worri about it too much , she is still a baby !! I too believe its in how you raise her . But puppy training classes arent a bad idea . I have Brooklyn in them right now and she is doing good .. She is 12 weeks old . Soooo far I think everyone has giving you good advice . Just dont worri yourself to death about it ..