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Warning super graphic. Jk! When she is feeling extra playful, Daisy will put your hand in her mouth. She never bites down. We taught her bite inhibition when she was a puppy. When they are babies, you practice putting your hand into their mouth and if they bite down at all, you sharply say “ouch!” This is the same as when their litter mates would yelp to say “hey that’s too rough!” when playing. You do this so they learn never to bite down on you, when playing or when you need to look in their mouths, examine teeth etc. It has been a great training practice for her!
FP edit: wow thanks guys!! You’ll be glad to know that while I was posting this Daisy and the toddler teamed up to get a stick of butter off the counter and both enjoyed about half of it before I realized it was too quiet... XD
whitter86
Fuck pit bulls
ThisWouldBeBetterWithSound
This would be better with sound.
dawnm1
It's the chihuahuas you gotta watch out for!
FitzChevalric
FlatPlutoSociety
My pit mutt is the sweetest girl, but she had NO bite inhibition when we adopted her. It took a few months for play biting to stop hurting.
pinglis5
This is the kind of pitty owner I love to see. Thank you for being such a good ambassador.
threemetalbeacon
Oh the humanity!
Maldraek
"I nom you."
IsACouchASeat
She's so pretty!
fritzwell
I normally don’t condone vicious pit bull attacks but I’ll allow this ;)
lordyhalvey
Good training.
RenaissanceFaireMan
12/10 bestest doggo.
TitanKyojin
I'm so sorry for the loss of your hand!
buttwheek
Great job doggie owner!!!
neededanaccountsoicanupvote
She's a beauty!
LaserDolphin
Thank you!
cornzilla
She looks like my S/Os pit Elsa!
dingofdong
He monch thomb
mricowboy
I will nom the shit out of you- dog. Nom mom nom nom nom
dmjalund
Icodemonkey
combofry
Brutal!!
carlevan2840
Pitbulls have a bad name for a good reason: when they DO attack they are physically built to do maximum damage...good possibility of death.
topshelfassistant
Soo ded
LightningMcQueef
LaserDolphin
Hahaha!!!
einthedog2
Horrific
ImNotSureWhatToCallMyself
<3
eromitlab
So, how are you adjusting to life missing a hand? Is your love monster helping you?
althefonzo
I used to work in doggy day care. Of all the dogs I've dealt with pit bulls were always little balls of happiness, and the best behaved.
mattbl
We had our pit get rejected from a place bc they said he was too energetic. I actually was watching on the cam right before they removed 1
analnipple666
Poor pup :/ he just wants to play, he doesn't understand why he was removed. Sucky humans.
mattbl
him and he was running around with two yellow labs who were being just as energetic as him. I'm fairly certain it was his breed as there 2
mattbl
were no other pits there and my dog is energetic but no more than a normal young dog. :( 3/3
yourmomscheese
PSA pitbulls are a menace to society and this gif is living proof. Won’t someone think of the children?!?
firearmofdoom
Ok I get your joking, but seriously people should just get other dogs, most are nice and gentle just the power of a pit bull is scary (1/2)
firearmofdoom
And there a plenty of dogs to choose from other than one bred to be able to inflict massive damage (1/2)
Unklejrad
Not if you're trying to adopt....its like 80% pitbulls, and if you want a large dog closer to 100%
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
Any other tips to train bite inhibition when saying ouch doesn't work?
SilentScreamsX
I used to immediately get up and walk away when my bullmastiff got too rough. They soon figure out that biting hard = no more play time.
branecdotes
Agree with everyone saying stop playing. It can also helps to do this with decreasing pressure over time. Once they’ve learned not to 1/
branecdotes
Bite, if they ever do get so stressed out they do bite, it’s less likely to be a hard bite. My pibble mix plays like the one in the video 2/
branecdotes
(Mouthing, 0 pressure), my Weimaraner mix doesn’t play bite at all. But I once stressed her to the point of biting (my fault, she had 3/
branecdotes
Swallowed a sock and I was trying to get peroxide in her so she didn’t end up with a blockage), and even freaked out, with my hands in 4/
branecdotes
Her mouth, she used almost no pressure.
ArmedandOverclocked
when they are still very small i stick my finger on the mouth and when they bite i tap their snout and say "no!" i repeat until they lick1/
ArmedandOverclocked
basically giving positive reinforcement for the good behavior. very effective for small pups.
LlamaFan
Do a quick loud “YIP” and stop play. Then return to play shortly after. This is what other dogs do to signal too rough play. 1/2
LlamaFan
Then add words like easy or gentle when they stop. Expect to do this A LOT. Pups are basically land sharks but they will catch on.
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
Yeah I am expecting it, some days the training goes great then others feel like progress is going backwards. 1/
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
Least he is a good pup and already gotten the hang of going toilet outside and not wherever he pleases. So I have hope for him
LlamaFan
You’ll all do great Puppy stage always wore me out but well behaved doggos are so worth it.
NameyMcUsername
How old is the pup?
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
About 12 weeks old
NameyMcUsername
Ah okay this is prime Ouch time then. Other advice here is valid, but I would also advise finding an older doggy friend to help out w play
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
I've taken him to meet my cousins dog unfortunately he is lazy which did not help in the slightest ?
Ankokou
1. Say "ouch" or whatever and stop interacting with them, turn around/shun them or walk away. Make it clear this is not how we play. 1/?
Ankokou
2. Also try making it uncomfortable/hard for them to bite, ball your hand into a fist or try to gag them a bit. 3. Just kinda gently 2/?
Ankokou
jam an appropriate chew toy in their mouth and try to make it seem like a fun alternative and... 4. Patience. Puppies bite and it's hard 3/4
Ankokou
to teach them not to while they are teething. Just keep training and hopefully it will all come together once they have their adult teeth /4
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
Unfortunately when I try stuff like this with my 12 week old he will learn not to bite, but by the next day it no longer works.
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
(tho not sure if the teething is causing this rather than lack of obedience as other commands such as sit and lie down stick with him) 2/
Ankokou
It's honestly probably that they are 12 weeks old. It takes time and puppies chew, teething is worse. My shepherd was a landshark until 1/2
Ankokou
he was around 7 months old and had his adult teeth. Then in a matter of days he stopped biting. Be patient and keep at it! You got this. /2
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
Do you know around what age your shepherd started to loose his puppy teeth?
LaserDolphin
A book I used a ton and really liked is Training the Best Dog Ever by Dawn Sylvia Stasiewicz. All about positive reinforcement and not
LaserDolphin
2”punishing” but the removal of the reward, like stopping play immediately when they bite too hard and don’t listen to “ouch”
MrPhukett
Saying “ouch” is positive punishment.
sammypup
Some dogs get more excited with a yelp or an 'ouch!'. The game ends when they put teeth on you. Walk away, become un-fun, do not engage.
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
I will try walking away, just need the rest of the house to all use one method to enforce that biting is bad
sammypup
If yours will chase you and keep biting, employ baby gates or a door.
ItWasAlreadyBrokenWhenIGotHere
When he gets to bad I put him in the crate for a minute to calm down
sammypup
That works too! So long as the game ENDS, he'll figure it out. You don't even need to put him away too long, just til he calms down.
mooncow0275
I've been attacked by two dogs. Both Pitbulls. Both times required several surgeries. One was a partial face reconstruction 1/2
carlevan2840
They are physically bred specifically to do maximum damage. They are NOT safe to have around children, I don't care what anyone says.
pinglis5
They are gorgeous, beautiful dogs but because of strength and tenacity an absolute nightmare if trained to be aggressive. I'm so sorry.
FlatPlutoSociety
Yeah. Thinking about what my pit would be like if she were trained to be aggressive is absolutely terrifying, and she's only 42 lbs.
carlevan2840
These dogs are physically bred for one thing and one thing only: killing. I also thought they were safe once... until mine turned on me.
mooncow0275
Both times late at night as I walked home from work. I can't trust any dogs now. A healthy fear of almost all dogs.
carlevan2840
Yep. What people forget is that while pitts may normally be gentle, when they DO attack, unlike other dogs, you stand no chance.
ImHidingFromMyKids
I was also attacked by a pit bull, got lucky that he clamped down on the back of my shoe. Another person had to pry him off me.
TraumaTeddy
Really sorry that happened, hope you can trust dogs again someday, I know it will be hard, but there's a lot of good doggos out there.
LaserDolphin
I’m so sorry that’s so awful!! It is sad but true that many pits are taught to be aggressive. I’m so sorry that happened to you!
Mercenarity
I think posts like "aww, vicious pit bull attack" are exasperating for some because they're perceived as diminishment of these scenarios.
LaserDolphin
Oh I wouldn’t want to diminish that for anyone!! That’s not my intent at all! I’m sorry if anyone felt that way
Mercenarity
To be clear, I didn't think that's what you meant. But stuff like it has been used in reply to pit bull attacks.
Mercenarity
I suppose people get peripherally caught up in the joke.
Uberdude100
100% of the pitbulls I've met were in like the top 20 nicest dogs I've come across. Strong as hell, but oh so goddamn sweet and lovable.
BenGoodal
And all the worse dogs are stupid little things
BobRossHB
The sweetest pup I ever meet a pitbull boxer mix and she was a big girl, Martha, up past my knees and a rusty red coat, ft+ wide shoulders
KillerDuckasaurus
I’m living with somebody who has a Pit-Rot mix and he is the cutest, sweetest most cuddly snuggle bug ever
pookieeatworld
My sister's pit is the sweetest girlie, but man is she exhaustingly energetic...
LuisFM96
Part of it is that most people who own unfriendly aggressive pitbulls know to keep them away from bad situations.
DiligenceOfIgnorance
Agreed. Same goes for any other breed as a good pet owner.
VolcanoHerder
I've been bit by three dogs in my life. A Chihuahua, a Maltese, & a long haired rat devil straight from hell weighing in at about 9 pounds.
VolcanoHerder
I hate that pitbulls get a bad wrap. It's the owners that suck sometimes + not the dogs fault or "instinct".
MathewMara
Same! Seems like they'd lick you to death then finish you off with those damn tails, lol
LaserDolphin
All the pits I’ve met have been sweet and super strong! Daisy’s kinda small 45lbs or so but built like a tank so good to have her trained!
AeonsShadow
have you ever had problems with pulling when walking? can't break mine of it at all.
LaserDolphin
Yes that is something we struggle with! She just is so happy to go out on the leash. The miracle worker for us was the gentle leader. She 1
LaserDolphin
2actually does better staying attentive to us off leash so I like to take her somewhere where she can be off leash.
CammieCakes
My pit is 90 lbs. Hes super nice, but I'm well aware of the fact that he could tear my arm off if he wanted to. It's about respect.
FlatPlutoSociety
Mine's 42 lbs (she's only 75% pit) but holy crap, she is strong. Damn near dislocates my shoulder when she lunges for squirrels.
BraveGrave
I don't own a Pit Bull but instead have this little Furball, she just barks a lot!
AdelineThatsMeYo
Mine is 75lbs and would drag me around if I didn't lean back with ALL my weight. We're working on that tho.
LaserDolphin
The gentle leader was a miracle worker for us!!! If you haven’t you should try it
AdelineThatsMeYo
Is it a leash
LaserDolphin
It is a strap that goes over their snout that your leash attaches to. With some dogs a harness is an invitation to pull. If used right 1
LaserDolphin
2it isn’t painful but dogs don’t like the sensation.
LaserDolphin
2it isn’t painful but dogs don’t like the sensation. Brand is gentle leader
iOnlylmgurWheniPoop
My sister's pitbulls (2) ran away and killed 3 sheep, they were great dogs but the one time they act up is their only time.
LaserDolphin
Yikes!! Yeah I don’t think I’d be comfortable owning a dog that spilled blood like that
nancini6292718
All Pits i have met had a fear of storms, 1st sound of thunder & they are under the bed
Mentok
Mine has never cared about that, but if you blow a raspberry he will freak the fuck out. Yes life is tough for him with 2 toddlers.
ArmedandOverclocked
i have two pibbles. one is deathly afraid of storms, and the other one is afraid of my electric tooth brush.
skylynx
Unpopular opinion: I do recognize, the pitbulls can be sweet and lovable, however I believe their breeding should be stopped. These dogs /1
skylynx
are like a loaded gun with a mind of its own. 99/100 times it won't pose a threat. But in the 100th time scenario there will be blood. /2
LaserDolphin
Any dog has that capability though. However I agree the breeding for aggressive traits should be stopped but you’ll never stop the dog 1
LaserDolphin
2fighting rings and people who think it’s bad ass to own an aggressive dog.
skylynx
I'm more concerned about keeping the pits as pets than them participating in dog fights. Of course, any dog can harm to a man, but pit's /1
BedBugDude
Just be careful of their tails - dem whips of death!
LaserDolphin
Like a bull whip!! :D
EnTaroSheelal
Yep. I leave my friend's home with bruises on my legs. Problem is that that tail NEVER STOPS. Such a sweetie, though.
LankyBootyGriswald
My chocolate lab is the same. That post about the dog that wagged too hard comes to mind.
HighImpactSexualViolence
The one where the dog broke his tail by wagging too hard?
EnTaroSheelal
The Best Man at my wedding owns a pitbull named Panzer. If you say, "FIRE!" he barks once really loudly in the direction you are pointing.
Derplord
When I was about 7 my neighbor's pit bull attacked me. I was 7 so I didn't really provoke him I was just crawling around on all 4s 1/?
Derplord
Grabbed me by my shoulder and swung me around like a stuffed animal. For a while before they were able to get him off me. Ever since 2/?
Derplord
I've been terrified of pit bulls. But I haven met another pit bull who wasn't sweet. I think it's more about how their raised 3/3
LaserDolphin
That’s terrible!! Irresponsible owners to let a dog be around a little kid that way. Sorry that happened to you!
Derplord
I actually felt bad cause I found out a few years later that the dog was put down. I shook uldnt have been crawling around like that I guess
dohcohv
I have a pit mix, but I have met some bad ones. I had to fight off two pitbulls when I had my paper route.
babysaidmaybe
My sister dumped her pitbull on me saying she couldn't afford him. She didn't tell me he was extremely dog aggressive. Also anyone he 1/2
babysaidmaybe
Didn't know he would basically attack. I learned the hard way. I had to put him down after he bit me in the face when I was trying to 2/3
babysaidmaybe
Give him a bath. He would also challenge my boyfriend. It killed me to put him down but he was just so violent be and unpredictable. ☹️
LaserDolphin
That’s sad! Sometimes there are some dogs that can’t be retrained. Sorry you had to go through that!
MilometersKilometers
Yeah honestly they can be really scary. I have a really nice one, but half I’ve met have been really sketch.
MehtefaS
I have so far only met nice ones but man i hope I'll never meet an angry one. They're powerful dogs and probably stronger than me
ComeOnManYouHadOneJobToDo
More than welcome to checkout what a mix did to my dog. I only have hate for the owners who do not know how to train their dog.
MilometersKilometers
Im so sorry about your dog. I hope he’s okay. That easily could have been deadly.
MilometersKilometers
I went on a walk recently with friends and their dog. One jumped out of a moving car window to attack it. Had to be hospitalized.
sammypup
Yeh yeh sweet harmless pibble. I've met wonderful pitbulls. I've also had pets killed by other ones. Pretending they aren't capable of
pinglis5
You are correct. If badly trained or taught aggression they're very dangerous but most are just beyond sweet.
sammypup
I had family raise a 7 week old puppy, gently as can be. No spankings, all positive reinforcement. At seven years old she attacked and
sammypup
nearly killed my aunt. Out of nowhere. With zero provocation. Some dogs really ARE wired wrong, and thanks to bad breeders, there's no
sammypup
way of knowing if /that/ backyard bred pit has that bad wiring or not until suddenly they go. It isn't only how you raise them.
sammypup
They are thankfully, a minority. But as more and more asshats breed more and more unhealthy dogs, the numbers are rising.
jumpingcow13
You make some valid points and I hope people read your entire comment and not just the first one. 1/2
jumpingcow13
That’s why it’s important to meet the dog parents and the human parents. This will help predict but not determine the nature of the pup.
sammypup
They won't. It's a touchy subject and anything negative vs any pit = HATE THE BREED. No I hate bad breeders. Ideally you want the
sammypup
grandparents too; if you can go back three generations without temper problems or health problems, BROADLY that pup will be fine.
sammypup
But that one's reasonably hard to pull off with dog lifespans + number of dogs it leads to.
LaserDolphin
Of course she is capable of being dangerous. They all are. Hence the importance of training like bite inhibition. It greatly lowers the 1
LaserDolphin
2chance they will bite in any situation, not just play. My experience with pits is that their general nature is sweet. But they were
LaserDolphin
3bred to fight bulls after all and that makes them good for training to be aggressive. Mix that strength & tenacity with bad or lazy people
LaserDolphin
4and you’ve got trouble. Daisy only “wouldn’t hurt a fly” because I’ve taught her to be respectful. She will lick you to death though ;)
sammypup
being dangerous is pants on head stupid. Some are sweet. Others can and WILL do serious if not lethal harm. This 'oh she's haaarmless" shit
AllIGotWasALousyTShirt
Blame the idiots who breed them to be nothing more than ghetto burglar alarms.
sammypup
I have been, extensively.
sammypup
or worse "she'll kill you with kisses!" is just as stupid. Yes your dog is gentle. With you, and people it likes. Plenty of others aren't.
sammypup
I've seen gentle sweet lovebugs, and I've seen and experienced the vicious monstrosities the news likes to rant about. They're both pits.
AllIGotWasALousyTShirt
Every breed has that one ignorant asshole "Oh, he/she's harmless!" owner who lets their dogs run amuck off leash.
sammypup
Everyone's met that one lab owner. The one who screams their dog is friendly as the dog charges you, hair up, teeth bared and snarling.