6 Best Ways to Train Your Game Breed American Pit Bull Terrier APBT Pup

1. Use Only Positive Training Techniques

      The worst way to train a Pit Bull is by instilling fear by being overly aggressive towards him and using physical punishments to keep him in line.

Instead, use positive reinforcement techniques at times when your dog behaves appropriately and use assertive techniques to make sure he knows you’re the boss. This will prevent your dog from becoming fearful and aggressive.

2. Always Be Consistent

      Your dog will analyze your body language to determine whether or not he’s behaving appropriately, so make sure you’re consistent in how you behave and speak to your dog.

If he isn’t allowed on the couch, never let him up on the couch. If he’s not allowed to go near strangers, keep him close to you as you walk at all times.

This consistency will prevent stress by telling your dog exactly what you expect. If you’re inconsistent, you’ll only cause him confusion and make training more difficult.

3. Allow Your Dog to Exercise and Play

         A Pit Bull behaves best when she’s tired and doesn’t have extra energy to release in destructive ways, so make sure your dog plays and exercises every day, whether you go for a jog, give her toys, or employ any other activity for health and happiness.

4. Prevent Unwanted Behaviors

        Training at an early age is key to preventing unwanted behaviors because, once those bad behaviors start, they’re difficult to stop.

Use crates, fences, baby gates, and more to establish boundaries at a young age.

5. Be the Alpha

         If you don’t establish yourself as the leader of your pack, your Pit Bull will take a dominant position over you and will refuse to listen to commands. Scold bad behavior quickly and give rewards quickly.

Make your dog follow you, not the other way around, and make sure your dog learns to obey commands the first time you say them.

6. Use a Crate

        Don’t use a crate to punish your dog. Instead, let it be his safe haven to relax or sleep when he’s tired or overwhelmed.This will prevent negative outbursts towards people and pets, as it’ll allow him to have some much-needed space.