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Post by proudpitowner on Feb 14, 2008 14:14:16 GMT -5
I have two pit mixes... and they play non stop!!! Inside and outside!!! We've tried everything even taking leashes and seperating them... but you can only do that for so long! My pit/lab mix is around 80lbs, and he thinks he weighs 5lbs so he's always jumping into our laps! Can anyone help?!?!? ???
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Post by RealPitBull on Feb 14, 2008 17:00:02 GMT -5
How much exercise do they get?
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Post by proudpitowner on Feb 18, 2008 10:02:18 GMT -5
TONS OF EXERCISE.... THEY RUN AROUND OUR YARD NON STOP... THEN THEY COME IN AND PLAY EVEN MORE!!!
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Post by RealPitBull on Feb 18, 2008 10:07:53 GMT -5
TONS OF EXERCISE.... THEY RUN AROUND OUR YARD NON STOP... THEN THEY COME IN AND PLAY EVEN MORE!!! Actually, yard exercise doesn't really qualify as exercise in my book. You need to get the dogs off the property and hand walk or run them, and interact with them in a way specifically meant to physically exercise them - such as playing tug, chasing a ball, etc. I bet if you started walking/running them several times a day, + had some one on one play time with each of them, along with training to stimulate their minds you'd see a big difference in their behavior in general. This breed needs a LOT of attention/exercise, and IME most of them do not receive what they actually need, even though their owners innocently believe they are.
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Post by snipe on Jan 30, 2009 23:28:12 GMT -5
TONS OF EXERCISE.... THEY RUN AROUND OUR YARD NON STOP... THEN THEY COME IN AND PLAY EVEN MORE!!! Actually, yard exercise doesn't really qualify as exercise in my book. You need to get the dogs off the property and hand walk or run them, and interact with them in a way specifically meant to physically exercise them - such as playing tug, chasing a ball, etc. I bet if you started walking/running them several times a day, + had some one on one play time with each of them, along with training to stimulate their minds you'd see a big difference in their behavior in general. This breed needs a LOT of attention/exercise, and IME most of them do not receive what they actually need, even though their owners innocently believe they are. that applies for any breed, dogs (like humans) should get some sort of constant exercise a day. by that i mean, running around in the yard allows them to stop whenever they want and play at whatever intensity. try a walk (at a reasonable-intense pace) and then let them loose in the yard. my guess is they will play less and either sleep or interact with their environment (e.i. sniffing, and exploring)
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Post by bubsy on Jan 30, 2009 23:39:00 GMT -5
I agree with getting them out for walks and/or runs off of their property....have they had any classes before? I would sign up for a good positive training class, perhaps agility classes too. Mental exercise is important too...and it's fun for both of you!
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Post by angels8 on Feb 1, 2009 19:33:57 GMT -5
At 2 years of age Kaeda slowed down, she is about 50% less spazz-tarded. Toshka who will be 1 in April is still a total spazz head. I would be willing to say Proper off property stimulation and exercise coupled with age will slow them down
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Feb 1, 2009 20:22:41 GMT -5
I like to employ alot of mental stimulation. Stuffed and frozen Kongs and marrow bones, puzzle toys (Buster Cubes, Tug a Jugs, etc) and lots of games. Yep, I'm a grown woman but I do play hide n seek with my dogs! I also play "find it" games and try to offer them lots of mental releases. A really simple thing you can do is scatter kibble into the yard for them to "hunt". Not recommended with RG dogs but my two will spend about 30+ minutes together sniffing and searching for kibble. Nose work = mental exercise. It's a great activity to release some energy, slow down a fast eater and it's fun to watch, kinda like watching fish in a fish tank.
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Post by Chloe on Feb 27, 2009 16:32:47 GMT -5
I like to employ alot of mental stimulation. Stuffed and frozen Kongs and marrow bones, puzzle toys (Buster Cubes, Tug a Jugs, etc) and lots of games. Yep, I'm a grown woman but I do play hide n seek with my dogs! I also play "find it" games and try to offer them lots of mental releases. A really simple thing you can do is scatter kibble into the yard for them to "hunt". Not recommended with RG dogs but my two will spend about 30+ minutes together sniffing and searching for kibble. Nose work = mental exercise. It's a great activity to release some energy, slow down a fast eater and it's fun to watch, kinda like watching fish in a fish tank. These toys you mentioned, I'm guessing they are pitbull proof? The only 2 things we know of that Chloe cant chew up is Kongs and Nylabones, the white ones, not the clear ones. It would be great to know of others that are also "pitbull" proof!! LOL
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Feb 27, 2009 17:16:36 GMT -5
Buster Cubes and Tug A Jugs are indestructible. The only thing that gets worn and frazzled is the rope on the tug a jugs. You can find them at www.helpingudders.com and Bama Bully Rescue is in the affiliate program if you choose to order one. They're available eleswhere, too. Some of my favorites are the Egge, kong products of course, real bones, jolly balls (tug n toss) (esp the ones that smell like blueberry), cosmic cones... I have a couple of HUGE knot rope toys, the ones where the knot is as big as a bowling ball and they have lasted and lasted.
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