aggression

[pwhacked]

i have a new puppy (pitx) he's father was a fighter. he's mother i really dont know to much about but she wasnt a fighter. just a normal upbringing for an outside dog. i took over raising my pup at 4 wks old. bad conditions. whats the chances of him being overly aggressive living up to a "pitbulls" reputation.  mind u he has LOTS of love and attention beyond any dogs wildest dreams spoiled doesnt say it best just ask shelby my other dog.

[nfn]

In my experience there really are no bad dogs, just bad owners. As long as you treat both dogs equally and let them sort out 'top dog' for themselves I'm sure everything will be fine

[denisegordon]

Be careful of spoiling it too much, our terrier cross was badly treated and we were soft on her because of what she'd been through, and now have dominance issues that we are working on improving.  It's kinder for him to know his place than be too soft with him.  Make sure he meets and socialises with other dogs too, not just your own one.  Good luck!

[Kimmiebear]

I agree with the above. Give him lots of walks at the park where there are other dogs and people for him to meet. At home, make sure that he knows that his mouth is not a play thing (do not let him play bite or soft mouth people at all). You may want to consider a dog class if you are worried so that he can meet other dogs in a structured environment. Talk to your veterinary nurse/ vet if you have any questions about his behaviour. That is what they are there for. One of my favorite dogs at work is a pit x pointer and she is a wonderful dog from a home like yours so hopefull his upbringing will be smooth sailing for you and him! Cheers!

[woofgang]

as I understand it. part of the prob with pit bulls is that they have been bred not to let go when they have hold of something. I would suggest plenty of training the dog to release anything in his mouth on command, plus as denisegordon so sensibly says, make it clear that he is nowhere near the top of the pack. What a lucky puppy, I can imagine not many rescuers would want to take him on.

[Eels]

Totally agree with the advice to start training now - start some form of positive reinforcement and teach things like leave and wait commands, making it fun for the dog.  No reason for these dogs to be any less loving than other breeds - just be aware that people may react with fear when they see him and this will only encourage him to chase and try to engage them - try to ensure the people he meets now are associated with positive things like games and treats.