People say a lot of things about Pit Bulls, but you never
hear them talk much about the intelligence of this particular breed. The fact is
you’ll never hear anything about the intelligence of this animal unless you
are in the company of Pitbull owners. Anyone who has owned one of these
fascinating dogs will tell you straight up that the Pitbull is a very smart
dog indeed.
Pit Bulls are fairly quick to learn, but they also have a
certain stubborn streak which is a direct result of their intelligence. These
dogs have a definite will of their own, and they like to get their way, but then
again most humans do as well!
This stubborn behavior which shows from time to time tends to
make the Pit Bull breed slightly harder to train than other breeds. Some people
mistake the dog’s independent will like
the dog not being trainable, but nothing could be further from the truth! These highly intelligent dogs can be trained.
the dog not being trainable, but nothing could be further from the truth! These highly intelligent dogs can be trained.
The problems in training arise from owners who have no
knowledge about the Pit Bull breed. As with any breed, prospective owners
should always invest a little of their time into getting to know the particular
quirks that all dog breeds have. Owners who get a Pit Bull then whine about the
training of them simply did not do their homework. That’s not the dog’s fault,
now is it?
As the owner of a Pit Bull, you should understand that his
stubbornness comes from his intelligence and that you shouldn’t take it
personally. Just because he doesn’t want to do what you want him to do at a
specific time doesn’t mean he doesn’t love you. If you can simply treat it for
what it truly is, stubbornness, then you’ll both make out just fine.
Always meet their hard-headed ways with patience and
understanding. Certainly don’t give up on their training, just be a little stubborner
than they are!
You may want to consider using a type of training called play
training. This type of training appeals to Pit Bulls because they absolutely
love to play. When a training task is presented as a fun game, the task will
appeal to the dog’s inner desire for play. With this technique, you can outwit
the stubbornness you may have encountered with any other type of training.
When purchasing toys for your Pit Bull, keep in mind those
strong jaws this breed is famous for. You’ll want to purchase toys that are
geared to survive for the long haul. Be sure to get toys that will not break
apart easily and injure your Pit Bull. Above all, enjoy your new-found friend!