When training your Pit Bull terrier puppy, there are several
problems you might encounter. By becoming familiar with these
problems and probable solutions, you will be better able to deal
with them should they arise.
Some Pit Bull terrier puppies have problems with what is known
as submissive urination. If your puppy has a habit of squatting
to urinate when you approach him, it is known as submissive
urination. This is not an issue related with a training problem,
it is caused by your puppy being insecure. The puppy for
whatever reason, feels intimated or scared of you. The first
inclination is to punish your puppy for this problem, but it
will probably only make the situation worse. You have to find a
way to make your puppy feel comfortable around you. Giving him
treats as you approach him may help, crouching as you come near,
anything to get his attention away from you should solve the
problem. Many small puppies will have a hard time learning to
control their bladder when they get excited. There is no
treatment or training that will solve this, the puppy will
outgrow it over time. As the puppy grows and gets older, his
bladder muscles will get stronger and this problem should go
away. Again, if you punish your Pit Bull puppy for this, you
will probably make the problem worse, or cause it to develop
into other issues.
One common problem with many puppies, not just Pit Bull puppies,
is that they like to chew on everything. Many owners get rid of
their puppies because they like to chew up their belongings,
furniture, shoes, etc. Providing your puppy with lots of chew
toys may help with this. Another fix may be to try to keep
anything you consider valuable out of the puppy's reach, much as
you would do with children. Most puppies chew and bite because
they are having teething pain, and this to often goes away as
the puppy gets older.
A good Pit Bull terrier owner will learn to be patient with all
of these little problems, and work through them as they arise.
Devoting time out of your day to play and bond with your puppy
may help or eliminate some of these issues. It is important to
always try to stay positive, being negative or punishing your
dog does make these problems worse. Time is often the best
solution, as you and your new puppy are both adjusting to
someone new.
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