- Breed Research. Please read up on the facts and myths about pit bull type dogs
- Training your pit bull puppy: When it comes to any puppy, think about what the dog is being encouraged to do now and ask yourself if this will be wanted behavior when the puppy is bigger and stronger. So while it may be adorable when a tiny puppy jumps up on people for attention, climbs up onto the couch and gnaws on people’s hands, that behavior isn’t so cute when the puppy is adult size, with adult teeth.
- Plan to take basic training classes with your new dog. A class builds the skills for the dog and creates lasting bonds with his or her new family.
- Socializing: Have puppies meet as many nice people and other animals as possible to learn and keep great social skills. Protect them from bad experiences. Fear causes many dogs to become defensive, and defensive behavior is seen as aggression.
*UPDATE: After some significant time has been spent getting to know each one of the puppies, we have come to the conclusion that there is a great possibility that “Buck” the only male is most likely deaf. Have no fear! Deaf dogs are still highly trainable and lovable pups. Please check out THIS ARTICLE that gets into greater detail about the pros of living with a deaf dog and tips of how to train and bond with your amazing deaf pup.
Once you’ve adapted to a daily routine that works for your hearing-impaired companion, you’ll want to start basic deaf dog training and obedience the same way that all dog owners should.
There will simply be a few different approaches you’ll need to factor in. Deaf dog training is a unique experience where patience and creativity are always needed.
The best way to train any dog is through positive reinforcement. So while the tactics may be unique, the methodology is the same.