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Facts about pit-bulls
Many people believe that the pit-bull breed is aggressive and are only trained for fighting other dogs. This is not true pits are very loving and playful but it all depends on the owner and the way that the dog is trained. Pit-bulls are a very strong breed and all they want to do is please their master. A well trained pit will play with children, protect the home, bring you the newspaper, and be your best friend.
History of the breed
The pit-bull terrier is a descended of the old English bulldogs. The dog was breed to be a fighting dog but was also used drive live stock, and for hunting. The pit came to America with immigrants from England.
Tips to help train your pit-bull
Training is a very important; this determines the way that your dog will act around the house, people, and other dogs. With out proper training your dog can be a danger to itself and to others. The first and one of the most important tips is to have your pit around a lot of people, and other dogs so that the animal can get used to them. More things that the dog is exposed to the better it will act as it gets older.
Buy your dog a lot of chew toys and treats this will help in the training process. The chew toys are used to help your dog with its urges to bite, this will keep the dog entertained. Use the treats to get the dog to do commands, such as sit, and come. Tell the dog sit; if the dog does what you command give it a treat. Repeat this process the dog will learn that it gets what it like if it listens to you.
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