People say a lot about pit bulls, but you never hear them talk much about the intelligence of this particular breed. The fact is, you will never hear anything about the intelligence of this animal, unless you are in the company of pit bull owners. Anyone who has owned one of these fascinating dogs will tell you directly that the Pitbull is a very intelligent dog.
Pit bulls learn quite quickly, but they also have a certain stubborn streak that is a direct result of their intelligence. These dogs have a definite will of their own and they like to get away with it, but most humans do too!
This stubborn behavior that is displayed from time to time tends to make the Pit Bull breed a bit more difficult to train than other breeds. Some people confuse the independent will of the dog with that the dog cannot be trained, but nothing could be further from the truth! These highly intelligent dogs can be trained.
Training problems arise from owners who are not knowledgeable about the Pit Bull breed. As with any breed, prospective owners should always spend a little time learning about the particular quirks that all dog breeds have. Owners who get a Pit Bull and then complain about their training just didn’t do their homework. That’s not the dog’s fault, is it?
As a Pit Bull owner, you must understand that their stubbornness comes from their intelligence and that you should not take it personally. Just because he doesn’t want to do what you want him to do at a specific time doesn’t mean he doesn’t want you. If you can just treat him for what he really is, stubbornness, both of you will kiss well.
Always face his stubborn ways with patience and understanding. Certainly don’t give up on their training, just know a little more stubborn than they are!
You may want to consider using a type of training called game training. This type of training appeals to Pit Bulls because they love to play. When a training task is presented as a fun game, the task will appeal to the dog’s internal desire for play. With this technique, you can outwit the stubbornness that you may have encountered with any other type of training.
When shopping for toys for your Pit Bull, keep in mind the strong jaws that this breed is famous for. You will want to buy toys that are designed to survive long term. Make sure you get toys that won’t break easily and hurt your Pit Bull. Above all, enjoy your new friend!