pit bull puppy training and socialization question?
Jul.03, 2009 in
Dog Training
blondemom133 asked:
I just got a pit puppy..he has a great attitude and comes from a good family background..but I have started to notice he is starting to be very protective when certain people come around..he is very curious and gets excited but then wants to come and sit between my feet and just bark at them.. do you have any tips on how to get him over this habit?..I take him to work with me every day and try to introduce him to as many people and other animals as possible..I just dont want any aggression to start. (I’m planning to take him to puppy training classes in about 2 more weeks..) but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! by the way he’s 10 weeks old right now.
I just got a pit puppy..he has a great attitude and comes from a good family background..but I have started to notice he is starting to be very protective when certain people come around..he is very curious and gets excited but then wants to come and sit between my feet and just bark at them.. do you have any tips on how to get him over this habit?..I take him to work with me every day and try to introduce him to as many people and other animals as possible..I just dont want any aggression to start. (I’m planning to take him to puppy training classes in about 2 more weeks..) but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! by the way he’s 10 weeks old right now.
July 4th, 2009 at 8:38 am
I would say your puppy’s reaction stems more out of fear and uncertainty than from protection. Keep doing what you are doing. Introduce your pup to as many people as you possibly can. all colors, sizes, races, etc. get them used to men and women, kids and adults.
Good luck with the little guy!
July 4th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
maybe there is something wrong with theese people!and he is trying to be protective of you.or he is jelous that he is not getting enough attention.
July 6th, 2009 at 5:54 am
This sounds more like fear/defensive behavior than protectiveness – if he were being protective he would be at the end of the leash making people stay a good distance away from you.
Step away from him when he sits between your feet. In a happy voice encourage him to greet the person. You should walk toward the person, showing him it’s okay. Have people give him fabulous treats (cheese, hot dog, etc.) so that he learns that there is no danger.
It is tempting to have him around lots of people in order to speed up the socialization process, but that will just overwhelm him. Only introduce him to one or two people at a time right now.
Puppy class should help a lot, too.
July 8th, 2009 at 9:00 am
i agree with the first person. one of my dogs is the same way…he always wants to sit between my legs…and when they approach him he usually licks thier hand and then hes all over them then and hes everyone’s best friend. this has nothing to do with the breed of dog. you seem to be doing a great job with the socializing…don’t forget to get him around kids though…even though he may be around plenty of adults …kids are another story….oh and training classes are a great idea..best of luck =)