[xid]

My friend is giving me a his pet cause he's moving, I wouldn't want him to feel bad about choosing me as an adoptive owner, any advise?I don't want to put him in a cage but I don't want him running around the house cause he tends to chew on everything. I'm thinking of putting him on a leash the whole time, he gets to take a walk everyday but I think this may be cruel.And what kind of food is he NOT supposed to eat?Thank you, I'll be waiting for your response cause he'll be here by saturday!!!

[fuji]

do not feed himchocolategrapesonions garlichave fun with your new dog

[dreamy]

you have to train him. you cant leash him the whole time if not he will get urine, poo on him. he may start to bark if his not used to leashing the whole time. if you don't want a dog running around the house please tell your friend to look for someone else to adopt him.

[onefortwoplusthree]

Well for starters i wouldn't chain him up this is a big no no with this breed escpecially when his original owner has left him pitties can big sooks so he will fret for his old owner, so i suggest a blanket on your floor in your bedroom for at least a week this will help the dog to understand that you won't leave him otherwise when your out he may become distructive, the best way to stop him from chewing things making sure he has a lot of things to chew on such as : they love the cheap chews bones from $2 shops, pigs ears (dryed from the supermarket) and always make sure there is a contant supply of dry food for him . They need lots of TLC and believe me you will get that back ten fold,pitties are very affectionate when treated right.they need to (speaking from personal experience)be treated like a child chastised properly for being naughty,rewarded when they are behaving.

[deedee]

The cage isnt to bad as long as you give him time and attention.Also the walks are a great idea.remember he is in your home and comfortable.Some dogs dont have that.Give him alot of love

[Heather]

The dog is two years old you said, so he already has a schedule of some kind that hes on.Ask your friend the routine he uses with him. If the dog is crate trained already then putting him a crate large enough for him is not cruel.If hes not crate trained then its not gonna be an easy task crate training him when he is that old already. I dont recommend keeping him on a leash all day.What if he gets tangled or choked, what if he bites through the leash?What about putting a puppy gate up in the kitchen or bathroom to keep him secured in one area?I dont recommend putting him behind a door because most dogs want to see out and would only destroy the door.lol Walk him in the mornings after his meal and before you go to work to give him time to take care of business. You dont want him trying to hold that all day, because nine times out of ten it aint gonna happen.Ya gotta go, then ya gotta go.lol Then walk him when you get home.Dont feed him chocolate,grapes, nuts, stuff like that because he cant digest it. Also rawhides and pig ears are non digestable. If he needs something to chew on I suggest a Kong because they are almost indestructable. For treats you can use unsalted green beans right out of the can, they are non fattening and the dog will love them.NO Scraps, they can cause all kinds of digestion problems and some can make them seriously ill.Ive seen so many dogs die of obesity or of a disease caused from obesity its not even funny. Depending on the food you feed him, the dog should get one cup per every ten pounds he weighs after the first 10 pounds, and break that up into two meals a day. If you plan on changing the dogs normal food then you have to do it slowly and not all at once. Start by adding a cup of the new food every couple of days until you wean him off of the other food.If not the dog could get sick with diarrhea and vomitting.His system has to get used to the new food. Dont get foods high in corn or by products. Look for foods with real meats. If it has corn or corn meal in the first couple of ingredients then it probably isnt the best food.

[dmarie2101]

Pits have a lot of energy, so he would be miserable on the leash..plus, studies have shown that chaining a dog raises the risk of aggression. You're going to have to teach him not to chew on things (it can be hard, I know, but not impossible) and play time is a must. If you feel you have to cage him while you're not there, that's fine, but as long as you're with him, there's no reason for him to be in the cage. Pits are eager to please and are fast learners...they are also stubborn and hardheaded. But I don't think there's a more loyal breed. He might mope a few days (or longer) for his old owner. Playing and petting him can help ease his anxiety. Lots of love, attention and training will make him an ideal pet.Also, limit the number of visitors for the first couple of days. He's getting used to a new place, and sometimes too much change can make a dog nervous, irritable and upset.As far as food, the safest thing is stick with dog food. You can ask your vet for a list of food he can have, or look it up online, but reports will vary. Some dogs have sensitive stomachs and different things will make them sick. (w/ Bosco, a rott/choc lab mix, french fries are the devil) Good luck!)

[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.

[sgtlambsonswife]

You definitely need to enroll the both of you in obedience classes. Pit bulls can be extremely difficult pets and you need to know how to discipline and train him properly. You will also need to make sure he gets plenty of time outside to run around (behind a fence or take him for walks) otherwise he'll get frustrated and chew on stuff.Foods not to feed him? Just be smart about it. He can eat lots of the things you eat but no sweets (definitely no chocolate) and nothing other than water to drink. You could try feeding him dog food, of course, just avoid the crappy cheap brands.