![]() No table scraps, etc.) everybody needs to be on the same page with. This will make his life and yours much less stressful. ![]() Thus, in my absence, some fool wasn't shouting "CAGE" at my dog, when a simple "Bedtime" would get him to lie in his crate. That way my wife and others knew the words I was using. When I adopted Coop at 4mo, I made a list of the basic commands I was using and added to it as we added new skills. If you have roommates, girlfriend, etc., who he'll be living with and who will be looking after him - they should be on the same page. That means everybody should be on the same page. Pits are sensitive creatures emotionally. That doesn't meant that we don't just run around like maniacs sometimes (we do all the time) but those are more often breaks in the middle of more organized play sessions. I have a pit-pointer mix: Two working breeds, so my guy is always (it seems to me) looking for a job to do. And sits there smiling, waiting for his treat. ![]() Cooper is only 2.5, but I constantly amaze people when we're out - I just say "bedtime, Cooper" and he immediately stops what he's doing, and runs into the nearest crate. Do this and you won't be sorry! These are sooooo many times when having him crate trained will be handy. I called it "bedtime." We made the crate part of our game play, and made it a safe place all his own. I love having my dog in bed with me, but the best advice I ever got and followed was, dog sleeps in the crate until 18-24 months. For our long play, we will usually do a brisk walk to a field complex nearby us for a frisbee session, followed by a chuck-it ball session, then a relaxed walk home. One of the outings each day should be 30-45 min. Not just walks a couple times a day, but real runs or structured play. I have a pit-pointer mix but I've known two pit-boxer mixes in my life, and both were just terrific animals (as is my guy). And if you don't have a pitboxer, then say what kind of dog you have so I can figure out how it may relate differently. Please also offer any advice, solutions, or issues you may have picked up from your pitboxer mix. We all generally keep to ourselves in our own rooms, so I was thinking the dog would be the same as well but obviously I understand if that's a terrible idea, so what should I do in terms of my apartment? I will be taking him out as often as I can, twice a day and to the mountains on days off I live with three roommates, two are in one room (dating) while the other is alone. This dog has not yet been socialized with cats, but would it be possible to do that in the two months before she arrives? Like on my days off? And ny last concern is how will the dog adopt to an apartment. How can I deal with the fact if he decides that she isn't allowed to sleep in our bed, or touch me or anything? (i would much rather let him sleep on my bed than the crate or his own bed, but if necessary I'll change that) Also I am worried that about the fact that she wants to bring her cat. I'm certainly willing to put in the time to make sure he's loving, but how should I go about it? Another is the fact that my girlfriend might moving in with me in 2 months. The other is the pitbull side, in terms of training him, because as I've looked it up, they need something firm and consistent. One is separation issues, my work schedule is usually from 8am-10pm, doing one of two shifts split at 5pm. I've been looking it up and there are a few main things I'm worried about. It's house trained and comes with his shots and a crate. Notable WIKI pages:įor content relating to the physical care of dogs, try our sister subreddit, /r/DogCare. Please flair your posts using its flair link (not, and so on)! See our flair guide for help. In particular, please note that recommending the use of aversives like pain, startle, fear, or intimidation to train dogs is not permitted here. Posts and comments that don't follow these guidelines will be removed. Please read our rules and posting guidelines before posting or commenting. FiltersĪll | Remove Filter Academic Announcement Brags Community Criticism Welcome Discussion Equipment Help Industry Resource Update Posting Guidelines: If your training is not fun and effective, or if you need additional help, then please find a certified trainer for assistance. The advice here is not a replacement for professional help. This is a forum on dog training and behavior that focuses on a least intrusive, minimally aversive approach.
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