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Post by justdon on Aug 30, 2013 19:20:19 GMT -5
[pic EDIT by admin]
Hello everyone.Just joined the forum this is a pic of my first and not last pit bull.Just a week ago my lab past away.He was 8.I went to the shelter and found chris.I fell in love with him right away.Iam retired and also have a collie.Funny thing some family and friends said don't get him.He will be a problem.I don't see that.I still don't understand why some people hate them so much.But i hope to learn more about him on this forum.But i have to say again i thought he was a real cool looking guy.He is 3yrs old.Very playfull and a sweet guy.He is being neutered and i pick him up tomorrow.Now i think i have said enough and i can start learning about him.
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Post by justdon on Aug 30, 2013 19:24:08 GMT -5
 Here is his pic.How can i remove the first pic? |
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Post by justdon on Aug 30, 2013 19:25:11 GMT -5
And again forgive me for the mistake.
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Post by maryellen on Aug 30, 2013 19:27:12 GMT -5
lol nice dog !!! no really nice sigs... i have a S&W and a ruger   |
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Post by justdon on Aug 30, 2013 19:34:37 GMT -5
My brother can't stop laughing.Again so sorry.
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Post by maryellen on Aug 30, 2013 19:59:34 GMT -5
Its ok dont sweat it! Your dog is gorgeous
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Post by justdon on Aug 31, 2013 10:00:44 GMT -5
Question to anyone i just picked up my dog he is great already getting along with the collie.But they told me to try and keep him inactive as possible for 2 weeks.They said maybe get a crate.This is due to the fact that he has the stiches from being neutered.I hate putting my dog in a crate.Should i do as they say and put him in a crate.Anybody ever have to deal with this?
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Post by catstina on Aug 31, 2013 10:10:54 GMT -5
When Saxon got neutered I didn't keep him crated for the entire two weeks, but he did sleep in his crate and was crated whenever I had to leave him. Otherwise he was free to roam around the house and I would just keep him quiet whenever I could. It was not easy!!
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Post by justdon on Aug 31, 2013 10:19:56 GMT -5
Thats why i was asking chris is a very active guy.
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Post by maryellen on Aug 31, 2013 10:34:49 GMT -5
it takes at least a week for the stitches and incision to start to heal. you want to keep him calm the first week so he doesnt open his incision u. crate him or leash him to you so that he cant run and jump and pop his incision open
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Post by justdon on Sept 2, 2013 8:54:28 GMT -5
I know i probably ask too many questions.But here goes.Chris is a very active guy.So against what i hate iam going to buy a crate for him.Because when i go out for a while.I don't know what he will get into.Even with some training will i always have to use the crate because of him being so hyper.I guess he gets bored with nothing to do.He is sweet as can be when iam home.Gets along great with my collie.But he can make a mess quick.
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Post by michele5611 on Sept 2, 2013 14:03:14 GMT -5
First off welcome aboard! Chris is a cutie and you can ask as many questions as you like. Having a crate and doing crate training is the way to go.
It is also very important to keep your two separated when you are not there to supervise.
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Post by justdon on Sept 2, 2013 16:06:26 GMT -5
Yes he is cute and uses it to manipulate me.He is 50lbs so i would guess a medium crate would work.I was told not to get one to big.
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Post by justdon on Sept 2, 2013 20:53:39 GMT -5
Which crates would be considered better the all metal or plastic.
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Post by RealPitBull on Sept 3, 2013 7:21:07 GMT -5
Hi, welcome to the forum, I've edit the pix out of your first post. No worries!
Chris is really handsome, congrats on your new addition!
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Post by justdon on Sept 3, 2013 7:46:56 GMT -5
Thank you very much.
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Post by michele5611 on Sept 3, 2013 8:08:49 GMT -5
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Post by justdon on Sept 3, 2013 9:01:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the info.I think i will go with a wire crate.
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Post by justdon on Sept 4, 2013 12:14:57 GMT -5
 This is chris first time in the cage.He did not fight it or whine.How long should he be in the cage if iam home.When i go out he will be put in it until i get home.I have never had to do crate training so iam trying to figure out length's of time to keep him in it.And he looked as sad as can be when i put him in it. |
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Post by suziriot on Sept 4, 2013 12:21:30 GMT -5
Welcome, your pup is absolutely gorgeous! Here is a link to a thread in the Training & Behavior section on housetraining, which includes crate training. therealpitbull.proboards.com/thread/5549/housetrainingThere's another good one but I can't find it right now... I'll post it later if I can find it.  |
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I look forward to learning much here