My friend beats his pit bull?

What you friend is doing is ANIMAL ABUSE (a criminal offense)! If he refuses to relinquish the animal, tell him you are calling the police and human society to have him charged (otherwise you asre equally guilty as you have witnessed it,yet chosen to do nothing). Even if you decide to find a good home for it. If you leave it up to that monster to rehome the pup will probably end up in another abusive home (he'll be more interested in getting his money back/getting rid of the animal than finding it a good home) , or down the local pound where it will probably be euthanaised!). Definately get the poor thing out of there before he does some real damage to it and turns it into something aggressive or fearful - no animal should have to live like that! The chances are if you work properly and consistantly with the animal and use positive reinforcement rather than violence to train it you will end up with a sweet, loving pup. Even animals that have had many years of abuse can with the right handling be tured into sweet loving pets. While gentics do play a role in the dogs nature, how the animal is raised and whether it has all its phhysical and behavioural needs met is are also important factors. I would also make sure your friend never owns an animal again, as he is not fit to be an animal owner. Try to find out the contact dertails for the breeder, and call the RSPCA as he is obviously an animal abuser if he goes round telling people to beat the crap out of their dogs to earn respect. Having said that since the breed is known for animal aggression make sure you spend extra time exposing him to positive experiences with other animals, and always watch him with animals and kids just to be safe. Read up on pit bulls so you know all about the breed, what to expect, and how to tackle any problems.

A nice guy doesn't go around beating the crap out of a small defenseless puppy. That's what psychos do - they are sweet and charming people on the surface until something triggers their psychotic side. A true boss leads through consistancy, patience, confidence, and compassion/respect. Your friend probably only got the dog to make up for some pathetic inadequacy he has - big tough dog for a weak pathetic emasculated individual. Poor pup!

I have friends with pit bulls, some of which they don't know the parents, and they are all super sweet dogs. Though of course genetics plays a role in any creature's character traits, the impact of those in the life of a dog, or anyone, can truly create a wonderful pet. I know it's awkward because he's your friend, but beating a dog is just really not okay, no matter how mad you are. If you can offer a better home to this dog, then at least give it a shot. Be careful, because they can be dangerous dogs, but at this stage in it's life, it is subject to easy influence, bad or good, and you could train it, like you said, with respect, and offer a much better environment.

Regarding the question, is it too late to teach this puppy to be a nice dog:

No, it is not too late. That is why a LOT of abused animals from the pound are adopted: The may have more issues, but they can still be good, sound, loving pets. He is young, and will most likely fear men, or have a fear of being hit, but that doesn't automatically make him unable to respond normally. What it will take is simply good training, and desensitization/Socialization.

Also, Pit bulls have a bad reputation because they do bite, and they can be aggresive. However, they were bred to be aggresive to other animals, NOT humans. It is statistically FAR more likely for a Dachscund to bite you seriously, and Pit bulls can be very very friendly and loving. I myself have never seen a mean Pitbull, but have seen mean Golden retrievers for example. However, the breed does retain aggression instinct, especially towards other dogs.

Your friends is truly not smart, as actual studies show that physical punishment are unlikely to have a real impact on behavior, and is more likely to make the dog retaliate. As well, it is never OK to hit an animal, just like it is not OK to hit a baby, toddler, or your neighbor. When people hit their pets, you can absolutely say they have some serious issues, or are socio/psychopathic. Psychopaths are usually very charming, and sociopaths are usually very destructive and antisocial. Both can lack empathy, especially towards animals.

Even if you do not adopt the dog, he is he will be forever damaged if he stays, have to endure painful injuries, or even die at your friend's hand. It is your personal responsibility to get the dog out of that situation. You can do it anonymously too. Call your local non-emergency police number to find out more.

'You're probably not the best person to take over the raising of a pit bull, but you do need to call animal control about the abuse. This man doesn't have the right temperament to raise a dog.

This dog, raised unfairly will be mean or super timid. Both will cause lashing out style aggression. Both you do not want in a pit bull.

Call animal control or adopt the dog yourself and then surrender it to a rescue, not the shelter please.

I'm raising a Doberman now and its frustrating at times, but I'm always fair with him. The dog outweighs me so I have to throw a little weigh around...don't worry I'm the only one complaining of bruises! That first week I had bruises all over me from a 4 month old super big puppy jumping on me wanting to play! So we started training... now 1.5 yrs old he's a very balanced member of our pack. We also have a yorkie and an old Min Pin. Our Dobie is a thinker....always thinking!

You're right - it's not okay to beat a puppy - it's like beating a baby. Pit bulls are not the vicious monsters that popular myth makes out. They are friendly, affectionate and a great dog. Make sure you socialize him thoroughly - take him absolutely everywhere you go and expose him to all kinds of loud noises and fast moving vehicles and people. In his "teenage" years (about 6 -8 months) he may go through a fear stage and will need even more socialization and interaction with other people and animals to ensure that he learns that everyone is his friend. Get him neutered as soon as possible; this will prevent hormone-aggression - that is, challenging every dog he sees for dominance. And give him the same unconditional love he will give you.

To beat a 3 month old pup is just wrong.

Well, it's said story to hear.... But I've had same experience in my own family. My brother got a rottweiler and he also used same "methods" of beating him in way to "raise him". I often would argue with my brother and often would cry, I felt sorry for our Max-the dog, but my brother would not care. He would lost his temper and he would beat him with his legs/feet and later, he would use anything he can grab and it's near his hand. I was soooooo sad, and often, after beats, I would secretly comfort dog.... Fortunately, our dog did not became aggressive, he was so sweet and caring and I loved him very very much. So, your friend's dog is not doomed to be aggressive. Our dog treated me like a baby and always was ready to play with me, or to cuddle.... And no matter how much my brother would beat him, Max loved him more than anyone in our family! Unfortunately, Max died at August the 19th, this year, and I was extremely sad....Even now, I got tears in my eyes, when I remember our sweet dog! Point is: if your friend is a like my brother, there is nothing much to do. You can adopt dog and treat him right and give him all your love and he will not be aggressive, believe me. Also, you live in country where animal rights are protected, so you need to choose between your friend or his dog, because, if you turn to police and file some kind of report, chances to loose your friend are high! If you are not 100% ready to take care about dog, cause it's not temporary job, at least you can try to make a good influence on your friend by watching Cesar Milan together or other video clips of non abusive dog training or to find safe home for that dog, because there are a lot of people who would treat him right. I did great job with our Max, and I only used food as reward :) Good luck with your friend and with making decision!

I agree/disagree with some of you... First of all i wouldnt beat the crap out of a guy that hurt a dog i would ask him how he would feel if someone did that to him when he was to excited to hold in his pee. Also just introduce the fact that you would gladly take him off his hands and therye you go! If he dosnt give it time the dog can distinguish between 2 people if your the one that was always nice to him and loved him and never hurt him like your "friend" did he would rather stay with you! Also this goes for all the other people that there are starving kids in Africa that would kill their own father for a warm meal and thats a HUMAN BEING which is one of our kind you guys should put some thought into that before you think about a dog

Don't say can you train a pitbull to not be aggressive, k? Pit Bulls are not born aggressive. People have trained their pits to be aggressive. I've got a LOT of pits and none of them are aggressive. They just bark at you if they don't know you. But no, he doesn't need that puppy. Make sure the puppy is taken away from him for animal abuse. He needs to be prosecuted and the puppy needs to be taken before he really does become aggressive.

That is BS. You should adopt him, that pit bull will never be a normal dog if he treats it like that. Read about them first and how to take care of them and then adopt. You can train it to be nice. I have seen WONDERFUL trained pit bulls that are just so nice (because they are treated right) but when you see him pee in the wrong spot, show him his pee and try your best to say no and put him on the pee pad and say pee here in the best way you can, and give him a little slap on the butt NOT HARD but just the right amount of slap to tell him he was bad. Sooner or later he will be trained and love you and everyone can be happy. Also give him a lot of love and affection. Please adopt him for everyone that cares for dogs

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Oh my gosh! If i were you I would tell your friend to stop. It is not right to kick a dog just because it isn't listening to you! It takes time for the dog to be able to understand what is wrong. I mean did his mother hit him when he peed everywhere? No! So tell him to treat his dog nicely and be patient cause he is going to need patience if he is going to live in the world. But if he still isn't listening I suggest that you adopt the dog from him.