{"id":4737,"date":"2022-08-09T03:15:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T03:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/"},"modified":"2022-08-10T05:47:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T05:47:11","slug":"how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you discipline a pitbull puppy for biting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_pitbull_puppy_for_biting\" title=\"How do you discipline a pitbull puppy for biting?\">How do you discipline a pitbull puppy for biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#How_do_you_train_a_pitbull_puppy_not_to_bite\" title=\"How do you train a pitbull puppy not to bite?\">How do you train a pitbull puppy not to bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_pitbull_puppy\" title=\"How do you discipline a pitbull puppy?\">How do you discipline a pitbull puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#Why_is_my_pitbull_puppy_so_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my pitbull puppy so aggressive?\">Why is my pitbull puppy so aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#Should_you_punish_a_puppy_for_biting\" title=\"Should you punish a puppy for biting?\">Should you punish a puppy for biting?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#Are_Pitbull_Puppies_hard_to_train\" title=\"Are Pitbull Puppies hard to train?\">Are Pitbull Puppies hard to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#At_what_age_do_pit_bulls_calm_down\" title=\"At what age do pit bulls calm down?\">At what age do pit bulls calm down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#Does_smacking_a_dog_on_the_nose_hurt_them\" title=\"Does smacking a dog on the nose hurt them?\">Does smacking a dog on the nose hurt them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#How_do_I_get_my_pitbull_to_stop_attacking_me\" title=\"How do I get my pitbull to stop attacking me?\">How do I get my pitbull to stop attacking me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#How_do_you_calm_a_pitbull\" title=\"How do you calm a pitbull?\">How do you calm a pitbull?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#Do_pitbulls_turn_on_their_owners\" title=\"Do pitbulls turn on their owners?\">Do pitbulls turn on their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#Why_is_my_puppy_biting_me_aggressively\" title=\"Why is my puppy biting me aggressively?\">Why is my puppy biting me aggressively?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#Are_female_or_male_pitbulls_more_aggressive\" title=\"Are female or male pitbulls more aggressive?\">Are female or male pitbulls more aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#What_is_the_number_one_biting_dog\" title=\"What is the number one biting dog?\">What is the number one biting dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#What_is_abnormal_puppy_behavior\" title=\"What is abnormal puppy behavior?\">What is abnormal puppy behavior?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting\/#How_do_u_discipline_a_puppy\" title=\"How do u discipline a puppy?\">How do u discipline a puppy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_pitbull_puppy_for_biting\"><\/span>How do you discipline a pitbull puppy for biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Start with basic commands, such as \u201ccome,\u201d \u201csit,\u201d and \u201cdown.\u201d Then teach your Pitbull puppy \u201clet go,\u201d \u201cleave it,\u201d or \u201cdrop it.\u201d It will help you make your Pitbull puppy stop biting when they get overly excited or act out of fear.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Reda also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-release-lock-jaw\/\">How do I get my dog to release lock jaw?<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-train-a-pitbull-puppy-not-to-bite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_a_pitbull_puppy_not_to_bite\"><\/span>How do you train a pitbull puppy not to bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Stop a Pitbull Puppy From Biting<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Allow your puppy time with mom.<\/li>\n<li>Give your pit bull teething toys.<\/li>\n<li>Discourage biting when it happens.<\/li>\n<li>Have a timeout.<\/li>\n<li>Redirect biting behaviors to toys.<\/li>\n<li>No hands as toys.<\/li>\n<li>Supervise your pit bull around other animals.<\/li>\n<li>Pit bull myths about locking jaws.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R0AQP6MJP-M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_pitbull_puppy\"><\/span>How do you discipline a pitbull puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To discipline a Pitbull properly, set your dog up for success by understanding their natural instincts and needs. When your dog misbehaves, withhold what they love the most: your attention. When your Pitbull behaves the way you want them to, reward them with praise, treats, and toys.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-pitbull-puppy-so-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_pitbull_puppy_so_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my pitbull puppy so aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fear, anxiety and being territorial may cause aggressive behavior in dogs. However, a pit bull is typically confident and assertive, so an aversion to other dogs may be the more likely cause of aggression.\u00a0 Fear can soon escalate into aggression.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h4VUutnfcuY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-punish-a-puppy-for-biting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_punish_a_puppy_for_biting\"><\/span>Should you punish a puppy for biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yelling at or physically punishing your puppy, as strange as it sounds, is also a type of reward. It teaches them that biting gets some kind of response from you, which is known as positive punishment. This can also make them fearful of being handled. Instead, teach them that biting will get them nothing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-pitbull-puppies-hard-to-train\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Pitbull_Puppies_hard_to_train\"><\/span>Are Pitbull Puppies hard to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pitbulls were originally supposed to be fight dogs, which is why they have a bad reputation. But even though they are a bit harder to train than other dogs, they can be lovable pets, eager to please their owners. If they form a strong bond with you and train them well, they will be as cuddly as you want them to be.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192968 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-Pitbull-Puppies-hard-to-train.jpg\" alt=\"Are Pitbull Puppies hard to train?\" width=\"1386\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-Pitbull-Puppies-hard-to-train.jpg 1386w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-Pitbull-Puppies-hard-to-train-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-Pitbull-Puppies-hard-to-train-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-Pitbull-Puppies-hard-to-train-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1386px) 100vw, 1386px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-do-pit-bulls-calm-down\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_pit_bulls_calm_down\"><\/span>At what age do pit bulls calm down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is crucial to let them play as much as they can to get rid of all that pent up energy. The great thing, however, is that as pit bulls grow older, they become less hyperactive. Furthermore, at around 12 months to 18 months, you will start to see your dog\u2019s becoming calmer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-smacking-a-dog-on-the-nose-hurt-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_smacking_a_dog_on_the_nose_hurt_them\"><\/span>Does smacking a dog on the nose hurt them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a Sensitive Area<\/p>\n<p>A traumatic nose injury in dogs can cause bleeding and pain that may require veterinary attention. Dogs should not be tapped, smacked or punched on the nose with the hands or other objects for any reason.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cjGdFZ_qqjA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-pitbull-to-stop-attacking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_pitbull_to_stop_attacking_me\"><\/span>How do I get my pitbull to stop attacking me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Resist the impulse to scream and run away. Remain motionless, hands at your sides, and avoid eye contact with the dog. Once the dog loses interest in you, slowly back away until it is out of sight. If the dog does attack, \u201cfeed\u201d it your jacket, purse, bicycle or anything you can put between yourself and the dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-calm-a-pitbull\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_pitbull\"><\/span>How do you calm a pitbull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Allow your pit bull to get rid of pent-up energy before training or going for a walk.<\/li>\n<li>Organize structured play dates with other dogs your pit bull gets along.<\/li>\n<li>Soft music, pheromone diffusers and massages may help calm your pit bull down.<\/li>\n<li>Give your pit bull a predictable routine; dogs enjoy structure and consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-pitbulls-turn-on-their-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pitbulls_turn_on_their_owners\"><\/span>Do pitbulls turn on their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit bulls are notorious for vicious, unprovoked attacks.\u00a0 But Brandau says attacks on a dog\u2019s owner are extremely rare, even for pit bulls. \u201cIt is very rare that your own dogs would turn on you and kill you and then eat you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dgjsmrcetd0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-puppy-biting-me-aggressively\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_biting_me_aggressively\"><\/span>Why is my puppy biting me aggressively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The puppy has become aggressive about biting, especially if the bites break the skin and cause bleeding; it\u2019s a sign the dog is trying to be dominant. You need to take action immediately when a puppy won\u2019t stop biting and can\u2019t be distracted from doing so with treats or commands.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DKhrQVuCUZw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-female-or-male-pitbulls-more-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_female_or_male_pitbulls_more_aggressive\"><\/span>Are female or male pitbulls more aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Aggression<\/p>\n<p>Though pit bulls can have increased aggression toward other dogs, female pit bulls are less likely to fight with other dogs than their male counterparts. This is especially true if the dogs aren\u2019t neutered.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-number-one-biting-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_number_one_biting_dog\"><\/span>What is the number one biting dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit bulls were responsible for the highest percentage of reported bites across all the studies (22.5%), followed by mixed breeds (21.2%), and German shepherds (17.8%). Mixed-breed dogs and pit bulls were found to have the highest relative risk of biting, as well as the highest average damage per bite.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-abnormal-puppy-behavior\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_abnormal_puppy_behavior\"><\/span>What is abnormal puppy behavior?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An important sign that a puppy may be is that he shows an unwillingness to explore a new environment. Constant panting, yawning, excessive lip licking, and vocalization may be present. If you place a puppy on the floor and all he wants to do is hide under a chair or behind his owners\u2019 legs, a problem exists<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-u-discipline-a-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_u_discipline_a_puppy\"><\/span>How do u discipline a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-u-discipline-a-puppy.jpg\" alt=\"How do u discipline a puppy?\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-u-discipline-a-puppy.jpg 690w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-u-discipline-a-puppy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5 Steps to Discipline a Puppy without Punishment<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Be consistent.<\/li>\n<li>Be prompt.<\/li>\n<li>Be firm.<\/li>\n<li>Use positive reinforcement.<\/li>\n<li>Give timeouts.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use physical punishment.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t stare down, drag, or hold down your puppy.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t shout or scream.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u041f\u043e\u0434 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435\u0439 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you discipline a pitbull puppy for biting?How do you train a pitbull puppy not to bite?How do you discipline a pitbull puppy?Why is my pitbull puppy so aggressive?Should you punish a puppy for biting?Are Pitbull Puppies hard to train?At what age do pit bulls calm down?Does smacking a dog on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192967,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-discipline-a-pitbull-puppy-for-biting.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4737"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4737"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30292,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4737\/revisions\/30292"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}