Comments on: does dog training/obedience training really work and will it help my dog?

By: nicey

nicey — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:55:57 +0000

Hi,

Basic commands not only teach helpful skills, they reinforce your role as your dog’s leader. Using treats to lure your dog into the correct position or place, and then to reward her for obeying, is one of the easiest and most dog-friendly methods. Here’s more info:

http://yuinah.notlong.com

By: K Cali22

K Cali22 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:55:57 +0000

What a cruel country… I’ll start the first pit bull shelter! I think obedience and exercise will benefit him. Guessing since the baby is only 3 months old, you haven’t had much time to exercise them! He may be stressed and doesn’t know how to handle it. Have someone walk him, for an hour a day! It will be good for you and the dog. Also, make it clear what your toddler can and cannot do around the dog, we’re talking major rules. The dogs are naturally jealous of the new baby and now the toddler is walking, so everything is all out of whack. Daily walks and stimulation will help the dogs feel like you’re still around, bond with the kids, and feel less neglected/ stressed at home.

By: WyrDachsie

WyrDachsie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:55:57 +0000

Your problem is in your quote "You treat them like my children". They are not human and they are not children. They are a dominate breed of dog.

Obedience training is great and I highly recommend it. However, you will need to train and practice at home, if you don’t, your just wasting your money.

The male dog and the children should never be left unattended. (For that matter, no dog should be left unattended with children). Toddlers move in a funny jerky type manner, which may be part of the problem.

As for rehoming, if he’s not good with other animals and not good with children, what will you rehome him to? You will have to be honest to the potential "new" owner about his temperment and he would have to be an "only" dog with only adults in the home and how realistic is that.

By: jagnoni

jagnoni — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:55:57 +0000

I am sorry to say that you need to find a home for the dog/dogs. Your children are at risk if the "pit" is growling at them. I am an insurance person and can’t tell you how many times a "very friendly…loving….wouldn’t hurt no one" injured a child permanently. I love dogs and have family with these dogs but from what you said it’s time to move on. Obedience school isn’t enough when you are at risk !

By: marci knows best

marci knows best — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:55:57 +0000

I don’t know what resources might be available in New Zealand but do you really want a dog that is dog aggressive? Even if you can stop him from being toddler aggressive, can you ever really trust him with your children and their friends? What happens if a friend brings over a dog? If he attacks it, what if a child gets in the way?

Please do not try to re-home this dog. You would only be giving someone else a serious dangerous dog. Take him to your vet, hold him in your arms so he knows he is loved and help to die with dignity.