Training Your Pit Bull According to PBRC, You can have all the dog experience in the world, but if you really don't understand the fighting background of these dogs, and recognize it as something real, you are likely to risk accidents. Take note that a fight can strike very suddenly, for no apparent reason. Two dogs may have been best friends for years, sleep together, cuddle, play, even eat at the same bowl and one day, something triggers one of them, and boom!!! It is not the "HATE" of other dogs that will cause Pit Bulls to go at it, but an "urge" to fight that has been bred into them, and is now part of the breed character. An un-trained or mis-trained Pit Bull is nothing less than a lethal weapon. Can I TRAIN a pit bull not to fight other dogs? The short answer is NO.         The long answer follows: Pit bulls, like any dog, fight because of genetic         "hardwiring". Click Here to learn more from this professional Pit Bull Trainer.         Nor can they be trained not to attack cats. They often mistake a cat for a dog,         and some train their pit to kill cats. Pit Bull Obedience Training Books Free Pit Bull Training Center Pitbull Training Training Your Pit Bull Pit bull Training Techniques Pit Bull Training And What You Need To Know Before You Start Training         Few dogs are as tricky to train as a Pit Bull. When it comes to pit bull training,         everything has to be just right, or things can get ugly down the road. Read More. Free Pit Bull Training Video - Is this your idea of Pit Bull Training? If it is,         you are as bad as the killer dog yourself. Firm Training For Your Pit Bull - Concerning the training of "pit bulls" and other         stubborn/aggressive breeds. Training Tips - This Free online program was specifically designed for         both dog and owner. It contains information from the books Clinical         Behavioral Medicine for Small Animals by Dr. Karen L. Overall, Dogs         Behaving Badly by Dr. Nicholas Dodman as wellas Cinimon Clark's methods. Training Your Pit Bull Pit Bulls and Other Animals BY PAW-RESCUE Many Pit Bulls interact well with many other dogs and sometimes other pets; so much depends on the individual dog's temperament, training and early and ongoing socialization. However, owners must be aware that the trait of aggression towards dogs and other animals (not towards humans) was bred in, and cannot be reliably trained away. Love cannot change the genetic make-up of your dog. Many dogs were bred with a specific purpose; herding breeds tend to display nipping behaviors and scent-hounds follow their noses. Pit Bulls were originally bred for work that included bull-baiting and dog fighting. It is not the "hate" of other dogs that drives some to fight, but an "urge" that has been bred into them. Your dog may not feel compelled to fight with other animals, but carelessness can possibly lead to a sudden, serious fight. Even two dogs who have been friends for years may fight if something triggers an instinct. With any breed, a calm pup could show animal aggression in the future; a dog may not mature and show his true temperament until age three. In addition, most terriers have a strong prey drive, and often regard cats, rabbits and squirrels as targets. It definitely helps to socialize dogs from the start with many types of animals and find positive outlets for their energy drive. Early and ongoing obedience training is essential as well. A dog who has been raised properly, socialized and trained will be easier to handle. PAW-RESCUE Fights Between Dogs -- How to Avoid and Stop Them Pit Bull Mauls and kills Blackie Story Pit Bulls Ancestry The Pit Bulls Temperament Latest Update on Pit Bull Attacks, Maulings, Killings Safety Tips For Pit Bull Attacks Pit Bull Bans - Licenses - Laws Dangerous Dog Liability Insurance Suggestions To Pit Bull Owners Training Your Pit Bull Pit Bull Shelters and Rescue Organizations Pit Bull Awareness Center