[MotherBear1975]

Pitties are very sensative, so crating him all the time is a bad idea. Leaving him outside is iffy... because they are phenomanal jumpers... mine even climbed a tree to go after a cat! (Imagine calling th fire department to get your *dog* out of a tree!!) also serious diggers. The digging can be defeated by burying chicken wire around your fence, and make sure your fence is at a *minimum* 6 feet... 8 feet is better. A solid fence... not chain link! (My male climbed one of those, too!) And make sure any trees aren't too close to the fence! I'm sure I don't need to say anything about food/water/shelter while outdoors. *Don't* chain/tie him!The digging, and the chewing can be trained out of him... but it takes time and patience. They are very lazy dogs, mine sleep most of the day, but in turn they do need a good hour or 2 romp in the morning and the evening.I feed mine Nutro dry, and they are thriving. These are very social animals, and will probably try to join you in bed. Mine do if my husband isn't home.