Category archive for ‘Training Articles’
Fastest Most Effective Way to Housebreak Your Pitbull Puppy
Written by Pitbull Guy on 8/29/10, with no comments
by Cheri Lucas Have you ever wondered why your dog loves to worm his way under a chair, table or other tight space? Dogs are den animals by nature, and look for spaces in your home or yard that mimic a den. Dog crates make excellent dens and provide that safe, secure environment that dogs [...]
Why You Must Be a Strong Leader for Your Pitbull
Written by Pitbull Guy on 8/27/10, with no comments
Dogs are pack animals and therefore, understand and LIVE by pack structure. Because of this, dogs expect, and need, someone to be the pack leader. Hopefully this is YOU. As you know, pitbulls can be very strong and powerful dogs. They can also be quite strong willed as well. This is why they need a [...]
10 Pitbull Training Myths
Written by Pitbull Guy on 8/25/10, with no comments
There are a number of pitbull/dog training myths that many people fall prey too. Each one can cause problems of their own which is why you should be aware of what these 10 very common dog training myths are. Myth 1: Dogs Were Born to Please and Serve Humans Myth 2: Training Ruins a Dog’s [...]
5 Manners Every Pitbull Should Have
Written by Pitbull Guy on 7/07/10, with no comments
Even if you’re dog doesn’t know fancy commands, there are some basic manners every dog should have. To make training your pitbull easier, your expectation of these “manners” should be clear from Day 1. Here are some manners every pitbull should have: Following you in and out of doors – They should NOT be leading [...]
Are You Training Too Long?
Written by Pitbull Guy on 1/17/09, with no comments
One of the biggest mistakes dog owners make when they train is training too long in one session. Have you ever felt like your dog was going “backwards” toward the end of your training session? This is probably because your training session was too long. This is especially true for puppies. After all you don’t [...]
