How to Train a Blue Nose Pit

The blue nose pit bull terrier is a dog of medium size with a solid build, short hair and stern features. The blue nose pit bull breed is the result of hundreds of years of experimental cross breeding of bulldogs and terriers. The pit bull often gets a bad reputation as an overly aggressive and dangerous dog breed. This is unfortunate because pit bulls, like any breed of dog, are not "born bad" and aggressive behavior is likely the result of abusive treatment or neglect on the owner's part. If you train your blue nose pit properly, your dog will be an upstanding canine citizen.

Instructions

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      Establish dominance over your blue nose pit. Dogs are pack animals and respond to the authority of the "pack leader," which is you. Hold the pit in your arms with its belly upturned, as this will let it know that you are in charge. Walk the dog on a leash, making it heel by your side at all times without letting it get in front of you. Make it wait to eat and engage in other activities until you give permission.

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      Play with your pit in non-aggressive ways. Wrestling, play-biting and tug of war games will encourage aggressive behavior in your pit and should be avoided. Play with the dog's toys and don't let it be possessive of them, as most pits will growl even at their owners when they have a toy in their possession.

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      Discipline the blue nose pit by correcting bad behavior immediately. If it bites or growls, say "No!" and put the dog on its back. When the dog goes to the bathroom inside, tell him "No!" and clean it up with a paper towel. Take the dog outside and let it smell the soiled towel while being mildly affectionate so that he associates going to the bathroom with the outside. Don't let bad behavior slide and always assert dominance in situations. Encourage good behavior with treats and affection.

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      Socialize the blue nose pit bull so that it will feel comfortable around other people and animals. Keep it on a tight leash until you feel the dog is in a controlled environment and can behave itself around others.