Is he too old for training?

Ok you have not told us if he is neutered? This makes a big difference in a male dog.

Two, he needs his space away from the little dogs. Don’t you need space sometimes? Does he have his own Crate he can get into and be left alone if he wants? Little dogs, heck dogs period are very busy getting into each others things and stealing each others treats, blankets and toys. Turn this around and think about how you would feel if nothing you had was ever safe from others and you never had a moments peace.

Crates are a good thing. You are not neglecting your dog if you crate him at night and for naps or time outs or if you are going to be gone. (I never leave my dogs in the yard if I am going to be gone, to many things can happen) They are crated. This is a safe place for your dog. Of course do not leave your dog in his crate for long periods of time, use your head and know what is acceptable periods. When he wants out let him out.

It is even good to shut his gate on the crate and let him have some peace and quiet and know that the others will not be able to bother him. Not little dogs or bad boys.

Dogs any dogs especially Pit Bulls, German Shepards, Boxers, heck NO DOG SHOULD EVER BE CHAINED IT MAKES THEM MEAN AND TERRITORIAL! I was taught this from a child with hounds. I mean the first thing that was done was to get the hounds pens built and off chains, ASAP whenever we moved. Mom and girls (except me) would be unpacking and Dad and I and the boys would be building the dog pens.

Never chain a Pit Bull. The pictures you see of a Pit Dog on a chain is because that is what makes them mean. Some of these dogs don’t even turn on MEAN until the chain is snapped on them. Our hounds did the same thing except it was time to hunt when a chain was snapped to the collar, or lead whatever you want to call it. It is a signal. A Pit Bull is wired to become territorial on a chain, he also goes into anger mode.

Ok off the chain lecture. Training is a MUST if you have a PIT and he is never too old. This dog needs an outlet. Also walks and runs. How about Agility classes. You need to relieve some of this dog’s stress and take some time to train him. This Dog is of course NOT TO FAR GONE! It is we as people that give up on the dog and let go and that is not fair.

Also he needs lot so love and massages, yes you heard me you need to massage the muscles on this dog until he melts and relaxes. Do it in a counter clockwise motion and get the tension out of his body.

Do not rough house with the dog, this is not play, only controlled training like Agility and walking and running.

You must know your BREED! Be Smart. Be an educated Dog owner that knows the facts, not a wimpy hearted idiot that doesn’t know what they are talking about when it comes to their dog.

How many good training books on dogs have you read this year? How many Pit Bull Books have you read? Go to your library and start checking out books, not internet search. The articles are too short. Go get the books. Study your breed and SAVE YOUR DOG BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! YOU STILL HAVE TIME!

Good Luck!