| People say a lot of things about Pit Bulls, but you | | | | homework. That's not the dog's fault, now is it? |
| never hear them talk much about the intelligence | | | | As the owner of a Pit Bull, you should understand |
| of this particular breed. Fact is you'll never hear | | | | that his stubbornness comes from his intelligence, |
| anything about the intelligence of this animal, | | | | and that you shouldn't take it personally. Just |
| unless you are in the company of Pit bull owners. | | | | because he doesn't want to do what you want |
| Anyone who has owned one of these fascinating | | | | him to do at a specific time doesn't mean he |
| dogs will tell you straight up that the Pit bull is a | | | | doesn't love you. If you can simply treat it for |
| very smart dog indeed. | | | | what it truly is, stubbornness, then you'll both |
| Pit Bulls are fairly quick to learn, but they also | | | | make out just fine. |
| have a certain stubborn streak which is a direct | | | | Always meet their hard headed ways with |
| result of their intelligence. These dogs have a | | | | patience and understanding. Certainly don't give up |
| definite will of their own, and they like to get their | | | | on their training, just be a little more stubborn |
| way, but then again most humans do as well! | | | | than they are! |
| This stubborn behavior which shows from time to | | | | You may want to consider using a type of |
| time tends to make the Pit Bull breed slightly | | | | training called play training. This type of training |
| harder to train than other breeds. Some people | | | | appeals to Pit Bulls because they absolutely love |
| mistake the dog's independent will as the dog not | | | | to play. When a training task is presented as a |
| being trainable, but nothing could be further from | | | | fun game, the task will appeal to the dog's inner |
| the truth! These highly intelligent dogs can be | | | | desire for play. With this technique, you can |
| trained. | | | | outwit the stubbornness you may have |
| The problems in training arise from owners who | | | | encountered with any other type of training. |
| have no knowledge about the Pit Bull breed. As | | | | When purchasing toys for your Pit Bull, keep in |
| with any breed, prospective owners should | | | | mind those strong jaws this breed is famous for. |
| always invest a little of their time into getting to | | | | You'll want to purchase toys that are geared to |
| know the particular quirks that all dog breeds | | | | survive for the long haul. Be sure to get toys |
| have. Owners who get a Pit Bull then whine about | | | | which will not break apart easily and injure your |
| the training of them simply did not do their | | | | Pit Bull. Above all, enjoy your new found friend! |