We have a female pit bull pup, about 8 months old now. She is very sweet and is scared of anything taller than her (so she isnt aggressive at all) She is just very playful and jumps up on my g/f at times. We don't want to get rid of her (but understand the baby comes first) Any suggestions on how to get her out of her playful ways?
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My best advice to you is get her in obedience classes. I have a pit bull too. I got her when she was six weeks old. I socialized her really well with all kinds of people, and other dogs. I take her to the off leash parks and beaches. She has the most fun there with all her friends. She still looks forward to her play dates with her friends. She will be three the end of this month. Just remember to be consistent, and persistent with her. She will eventually catch on. Another thing you can do is teach her to sit, shake etc, or when she follows a command praise her with a treat. I use the liver treats at pet co
they are $ 1.99 a box. Also another thing you can do, which I do with my dogs when they jump up is tell them down along with kneeing them, to stop them from jumping on me. I learned that in obedience class. It works like a charm. Just stay consistent. Good Luck!!
Pit Bulls Rock....!!!!
a dog training book will help you much better u nderstand dogs in general but not all are the same only you can teach her whats right and wrong...you know her better than anyone
OH boy! A puppy and a new born baby at the same time?
Be prepared for the puppy to regress on any training you have already done. You will NOT have as much time for the pup as you do now Good Luck!
Just teach her to sit and listen to other commands.
If she is just playing it isn't a big deal but you will want to try to calm her down before the baby comes.
But unfortantely I don't think there is a way to get a puppy that young out of its playful ways.
I don't know what else to tell you.
when the dog jumps on anyone, or makes a motion as if it's going to jump on someone, the person needs to turn his or her back on the dog immediately.
you can find resources for training puppies on line...
look up TRAINING PUPPIES, OBEDIENCE TRAINING PUPPY, INTRODUCING DOG TO NEW BABY, and so on.
good luck! congrats on the baby too.
When she jumps are there other people near your girlfriend? Dogs are very protective of pregnant women. Scold her and keep her on a leash when she is around her. A leash will help to control her and keep her at a distance so she can't jump. Just look at her surroundings when she goes to jump. Try and find something for her to do after she jumps so she gets occupied. I don't want to put your girlfriend in harm but try having her sit on the floor next to you with the pup. Maybe if she is at the same level your puppy may not need to jump on her. Don't let her very close at first but introduce it slowly. Also if she lives with you and the pup or if she just comes over, this is for if she comes over. Have her on a leash when she first comes into the house each time to keep her down and she should learn she can't jump on people. Make sure you scold her with a no every time she jumps and push her down so she knows what she is doing wrong.
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Make sure she is introduced to the baby slowly. At a distance and get closer over time. That way it isn't a new play thing. To her it will seem that way when the baby starts to cry and things. You need to establish that it is not a toy and she can't hurt it. Don't rush into it and give it time to work its way out. Make sure you pay attention to her too when you first introduce the baby. Like have your G/F holding the baby and you petting her. Let her sniff the baby and just take it slowly.
Good Lord!! 6 1/2 months?? Take her to the vet!
sorry, bad joke, however, a year old pit and a new born isn't the greatest combination.
Start some SERIOUS training.
Good luck.
i think seeking a trainer or a dog training book or just info online.
first i want to say i'm glad that u are looking to answers and not dumping the dog like so many people do.
the best thing "to rid puppy ways' is a good walk...at very least 1 hour a day. (this is also good for the momtobe.if she is able. it makes the whole thing easier on her.)
there are a few ways to stopping a dog from jumping.
1) is to turn fold arms and pay it no attention don't look don't say no.
2) is to step on hind feet or pinch front toes tell her NO firm.(not my fav)
3) bring ur knee up to the light bump on the chest.
4) catch her feet as they come up toss her gently aside. NO or AAAAATTTT.
5) if there is help and its not just one person remove dog.make dog sit when the dog is calm good girl pat.but not like a hyper or baby talk pitchy.
for bring home baby.u should bring home a blanket or onies the baby had on. the dog smell it ON ur terms. the dog should be calm when it smells this new smell... or sitting or laying down. don't let her be pushy.
the day baby comes home..i went in first i greet my dogs before the baby came in..i knew that my normal behaved dogs would be over joyed to see me. then i had hubby bring baby in .but the dogs had to wait to check out the baby. and once again sitting and smelling but no nose pushing.they lost intrest quick...which is a good thing.
also just as a side note she might not be aggressive and for the very little i know about her being fearful...can turn her to a 'fear' bite if she feels cornered..good luck and congrats
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