A few problems with a younger pit, any help?

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I have a 1.5 year old pit and she is a big baby, we also have a 10 year old chow she gets along with great. The chow is spayed but my pit isnt. But the only problem we have is she likes to try and go after our 16 year old cat, and our young bunny. Any suggestions on how we can get her over this? We got her last january at about a year old, and the people we got her from said she never really liked cats.

Also, we have problems when we walk her, such as she Pulls ALOT, and when she sees another dog she goes crazy. Like with excessive barking, not growling, and she trys running over to the other dog. My mom and I cannot tell if she just wants to play or if it is aggression.

And Please Dont tell us to goto a trainer, as we cannot afford a trainer.

GreyhoundAdopter · Answer

Since you don't know how to train your dog,  and you are unwilling to enroll in an obedience class with her (which I would strongly suggest - since she needs work around other dogs in a controlled environment) - The last class I took was only $90.00 for a six week class.

Then the next best thing is to join a dog 4-H club (if you are under 18 years old) and they will help you with your dog.    You can also check out dog training books free at the library.  

If you can't afford to pay $100 to enroll in a proper obedience class - how are you going to afford a vet bill if your dog gets sick or hurt?   When you own an animal you need to provide proper care for them,  this includes proper housing, food, vet services and training for them.   Pits are very strong willed dogs,  they will take advantage of a weak willed owner.   Please get some outside help for you and your dog.

nosaj · Answer

If you can't afford something as simple and relatively inexpensive as a trainer,you may want to rethink owning several pets.

Pit Bulls are very high energy dogs.They need as much exercise as you can give them.They are known for dog aggression and high prey drive.

This is not a breed for novice dog owners.As such,I think your family would do best by giving the Pit Bull to someone with breed specific knowledge and better training/handling skills,due to your lack of resources and knowledge/ability.

Here is a Pit Bull forum where you can look for training info and other breed specific knowledge if you choose to keep her: http://www.pitbull-chat.com/forums.php

Also,have the dog fixed,I'm sure you can't afford proper care and whelping if pregnancy occurs.Here is a way to find low/no cost providers in your area: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter/

Steve from PA · Answer

The agression problem with cats is a issue...I know my 5 years old pit will not attack any of my 5 cats when Im around, but there would be cat fur all over the place if i wasnt around..the cats dont like her and thats where the problem is...

me · Answer

i have similar problems with my 1 year old dog. you just have to practice walking her around other dogs more. and when she sees another dog and starts to go crazy offer her a treat so shes "distracted" do this multiple times in a row and she will soon just look to your for a treat when she sees another dog

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A few problems with a younger pit, any help?

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