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So You Want a Pit Bull?

Of course you do! Pit Bulls make great pets, and there’s a lot to love about this breed. But is the American Pit Bull Terrier really the right dog for …

Tearing Up the Course: An Introduction to Pit Bulls and Agility

You’ve probably seen agility trials on TV: dogs weaving through poles like world-class slalom skiers, leaping through hoops, jumping over hurdles,zipping through tunnels, and scaling massive A-frames. If you found …

How to Fight Breed Specific Legislation

We’ve mentioned elsewhere why BreedSpecific Legislation is a bad idea. It blames dogs instead of their owners and then compounds the problem by focusing on entire breeds instead of individual …

Dog Safety in the Car

Given a choice, your pit bull would most likely opt to ride in the passenger seat with her head hanging out the window to take in all the interesting sights …

Choosing the Right Boarding Kennel for Your Pit Bull

No dog owner enjoys leaving their beloved companion at a kennel, but whenit must be done, you want to find the best place possible for your dog.Pit bull owners who have to board their dog face an additionalconsideration. You’re not just asking, “which kennel seems like thebest?” but, “will any nearby boarding kennel take my pit bull?”

Spoiling Your Pit Bull: Homemade Treats for Training

Whether you’re the new owner of a young pup or the experienced master of a full grown dog, preparing homemade treats and foods not only spoils your pet, but it improves their overall health — with the use of quality ingredients.

Breed Specific Legislation Hurts All Dog Owners

Breed Specific Legislation or BSL, is legislation enacted by local governments that limit or remove the right of people to own certain breeds of dogs based on the appearance of the dog. The problem with Breed Specific Legislation is that it is based on fear and ignorance.

How to Raise a Happy and Healthy Pit Bull

The American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog that has a rich history as a farm dog. To raise a happy and healthy pit bull, an understanding of the breed’s traits is necessary. Proper exercise, toys, training, and vet care are critical elements for having a well balanced pit bull.

Joint Disease and Arthritis: Reversing the Damage in Your Pit Bull

It typically begins with a little stiffness after vigorous exercise.You may notice that your usually energetic pit bull is resting morethan normal and experiencing difficulty rising from a lying position.He …

Why Breed Specific Legislation Misses the Mark and Doesn’t Work

Somewhere along the way, bully breeds got an undeserved bad rap. Few breeds bondas closely with their human companions as the playful pit; fewdemonstrate so much unreserved love and affection. It’s fair to say nobreed surpasses them in these qualities.

Healthy Feeding of Your Pit Bull

The keys to a healthy and happy Pit Bull include a balanced diet and plenty of exercise. The American Pit Bull Terrier, throughout all of its life stages, requires structure and repetition especially when it comes to diet and exercise. Food quality is an important factor as is the amounts of food the dog is given. From the time a Pit Bull is weened to its senior years, its dietary needs fluctuate as its needs fluctuate as well.

Getting to Know Your Pit Bull Puppy

Getting to know, and training, your American Pit Bull Terrier puppy involves understanding of the breed as well as patience. The stigma placed on the breed doesn’t seem to make …

A Pit Bull Rehabilitation Success Story

This story appeared a long time ago. And while the images are no longer available, I wanted to post it in the authors own words.

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