Pitbull Dog Training - Why All Pit Bulls Should Be Trained
Dogs have no desire to behave in a way that you may dislike. Everything they do, they tend to do with the idea that they want to be a welcomed part of the pack. But they just don't know how, and need someone to help them learn. With pit bulls, that can be especially challenging. Pit bulls are actually loving pets. In terms of human contact, they are no more or less aggressive than other breeds. Indeed, the AKC notes that pit bulls are especially friendly towards humans, including strange humans. They are almost never considered a threat of any kind.
The pit bulls that make news for attacking humans are usually encouraged to be aggressive, trained out of warning behaviors (growling and barking), and taught that humans are a risk. That is not the case for the vast majority of these great pets, which were bred to be great human companions. But as wonderful as pit bulls are, there are a few issues that they struggle with:
- Pit bulls do have a natural tendency to be aggressive to dogs. It is not difficult to overcome this aggression, but it does need to be addressed.
- Pit bulls have tremendous jaw strength, and are not always aware of that strength. "Play" behaviors can be a bit riskier.
- Pit bulls that are bought from a shelter may not have had a loving previous owner that recognized these issues or understood how to train dogs.
But while these risks do exist, pit bulls are also dogs like any other. Most love humans. Most are fun and playful. Most want you to be happy, and they want to be free to be happy and caring dogs. They just sometimes need the right guidance. (Note: Read more about pit bull behavior by the ASPCA)
Our Services at Chicago Dog Trainer
Marc Goldberg is an author of dog training methodologies that are used, right now, by thousands of dog trainers across the country. He currently lives right here in the Greater Chicago area, and is thus able to offer training to those in Chicago - and abroad - that want to address dog behavioral challenges along with his partner Patrick Farrell.
We currently offer several options that are worthwhile for pit bulls, including:
- Phone Dog Training - For those outside of the Greater Chicago area, we have phone and online dog training options so that you can get immediate help no matter where you may live.
- Private Training and Pack Leader Training - We have several in-person programs that are available for those that require help with their dog. These trainings can be about basic household behaviors, or specific challenges you're strugging with for your pet.
- Boarding School Programs - We also have boarding school and dog bootcamp programs that are great for pit bulls. You can send your dog away to us, we train them, and on the last day of these 7, 14, or 21 day programs, you come pick up your dog and we train you.
We love dogs, and we want to help you make sure that your pit is being trained and raised right. If you would like to get started, contact us today at any time.
