The Pitbull Guide

Contrary to popular belief, Pitbulls are very affectionate and crave human attention. This natural need, makes Pitbulls the perfect loyal and loving companion. Because of their high athleticism and larger size, Pitbulls need a high quality diet with foods that are formulated specifically for active dogs.

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Additionally, many Pitbulls are known to have allergies. This places even more importance on choose a high quality food with little to no grains. I suggest a dry kibble to combat tooth decay, premature tooth loss, gum disease, and plaque buildup. This website reviews almost every dog food on the market and can give you a good idea of what your Pitbull is actually eating. Young puppies should be fed dry food times a day.

Needs of the Pitbull-Type Dog

Once the dog reaches 12 months of age, you should transition them to eating times a day. Be sure not to overfeed your dog by giving half the daily food allowance at each feeding. The typical adult Pitbull should eat around cups a day depending on size and other factors. Pitbulls were born to please!

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This natural desire makes them the perfect recipient of obedience training. Because they are so energetic, they require assertive owners who are clear about being the dominant entity in the home. All training should be done in a positive way. I cannot stress this enough!

Harsh and physically abusive techniques will only lead your Pitbull to lose confidence. Pitbulls are one of the most active and energetic animals. They need tons of experience to keep them healthy and busy. Without the proper amount of activity, your pup can become destructive and cause some serious damage- Trust me , I have some craaaazy stories to tell. Save yourself the trouble and plan to do some sort of medium to high level activity with your dog for 20 minutes a day.

The average Pitbull lives for around years. Some of their more common health issues include being more prone to Distemper, Parvo, and Hip Dysplasia later on in life. Typically, their coats are glossy and smooth. Common suggestions for maintaining a healthy coat include brushing daily and washing once a month. This may vary depending on whether or not your dog is solely inside or outside.

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Needs of the Pitbull-Type Dog |

Most Pit Bull-type dogs descend from terrier breeds, and terriers were selectively bred for their tenacity and intense interest in their daily activities, and you will see this terrier drive in most Pit Bulls. Running — Most adolescent and adult Pit Bull Terriers have more than enough energy to spare at the end of a day, and many of them LOVE to run, run, and run some more!

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Fetch — Playing fetch lets you stand still while your dog does all the work! Many dogs enjoy chasing a moving target, and locating, retrieving, and returning it to you is a great bonding activity too.

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For more on how to teach a dog to play fetch. Agility — Agility is a sport that asks your dog to complete a prepared obstacle course with mental and physical challenges like jumps, tunnels, weave poles, tires, balance beams, and lots more! Flyball and Frisbee — As extremely athletic dogs, many Pit Bull Terriers have impressive jumping and leaping abilities. Flyball is a competitive sport that asks the dog to jump a series of hurdles, catch a thrown tennis ball, and return over the same hurdles while holding the tennis ball to the finish line.

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Frisbee is much less structured and more flexible to play — all you need is you, your dog, and a Frisbee. Play is a fantastic way for a dog to get physical exercise. Dogs need to play for their continuing physical mental health. Two healthy dogs who have great communication skills and many previous positive experiences playing with each other could potentially play full-tilt ALL DAY with only short breaks for water or food.