http://easypitbulltraining.com The information you need to train your pitbull Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:04:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2009/01/are-you-training-too-long/ House training is one of the areas of dog ownership that’s most subject to misunderstanding, confusion, and just plain dread! Today’s artilce is going to deal with two of the most common problems surrounding the issue of house training: Submissive/excited urination Scent marking Common house training problem #1: Submissive / excited urination ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/12/common-house-training-problems/ Neighbors can get pretty nasty when it comes to barking complaints. I understand wanting your dog to stop barking period. After all, your neighbors probably think that a good dog is a quiet dog, and the only time that barking’s permitted is when there’s suspicious persons clad in ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/12/neighbors-grumbling-about-barking/ Yes, you can put your pitbull away in his crate when he is getting out of hand or loses priviledges.  However, a crate is NOT just something to punish your pitbull with.  I believe ALL pitbull's should be crate trained.  It's a huge part of training in general. A crate can ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/12/a-crate-is-not-punishment/ The "Come" command is one of the most important commands in obedience training. Why? Because this is a command that can help keep your dog safe. This command is one that you need to teach your dog to obey in EVERY situation. In our home, this ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/12/important-obedience-command-come/ $40.00 A common problem pitbull owners have is their dog showing aggression.  Before you can effectively address the problem, it's important to understand where the aggression is coming from.  Here we cover 2 possible Causes of Aggression. Pack Structure Problem: Dogs are pack animals.  This trait is still very ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/12/2-causes-of-pitbull-aggression/ 3 Things to Avoid When Training Your Dog By Nancy Cope Inconsistency Dogs, while intelligent, are like children, they revel in consistency. When a dog knows what is going to happen, and when it is going to happen, he is far more likely to meet your demands. The biggest example of this is ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/12/3-things-to-avoid-when-training-your-pitbull/ Pit Bull Dogs and Home Insurance By Justin Scott If you are a home owner with a pit bull dog, or are considering getting a pit bull, you may be aware that your pet could affect your home insurance. Here are some things to consider. American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/11/pitbull-terriers-and-homeowners-insurance/ Learning the Basic Commands of Dog Training Wanting a calm and obedient dog is important for a dog owner for a number of reasons. Well-trained and obedient dogs are often happier and less aggressive with other dogs and people. The law is another reason for a well-trained dog; many cities have ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/11/basic-pitbull-training-commands/ Train your Dog - The Groundwork You should start training dogs as young as you possibly can. Puppies learn quicker and far from being cruel it helps them to adapt and be happier animals. It is absolutely essential that you get dogs into a routine before you can start any formal ... http://easypitbulltraining.com/2008/11/groundwork-for-training-your-pitbull/