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Coprophagia: Why Dogs Eat Poop and What To Do About It

If your pit bull is in the habit of eating feces, chances are you want the behavior to stop–the sooner, the better. This is all the more true if your …

How to Cut Your Pit Bull’s Nails

The three most common responses American Pit Bull Terrier owners give when asked “how do you clip your dog’s nails?” are as follows: “We take her to the groomer!” “Isn’t …

How to Spot an Unethical Pit Bull Breeder

Some people question the ethics of anyone who would breed pit bulls when there are so many wonderful, temperament-tested pits waiting in shelters, desperate for a loving home. But those …

Are Pit Bulls Dangerous?

In a word: no. Many people THINK they are, and if you ask them for proof, they send you lists of bite statistics and news reports of Pit Bull attacks. …

Keep Your Pit Bull Healthy: Supplements for Disease Prevention

Is your pit bull in good health and you want to make sure he stays that way? Or perhaps your companion is getting older and you’re wondering if there is …

Dog Immune System Boosters and Supplements

A depressed immune response and the accumulation of toxins in organs and tissues are at the root of many chronic canine diseases. The following supplements support the immune system and …

Supplements for Your Pit Bull’s Gastrointestinal Health

Gastrointestinal issues are among the top five reasons dogs are taken to the vet. Problems can range from the mild–flatulence and the occasional bout of diarrhea–to the serious, including chronic …

Herbs for Dogs and Pit Bulls: Holistic Pet Health

If you enjoy hunting for natural cures and adjunct treatments for your pit bull, you know that there’s no shortage of information recommending herbs for a myriad of conditions and …

Supplements for Dog Cardiovascular Health

It’s estimated that one in ten dogs suffer from heart disease. But whether your pit bull has been diagnosed with a heart condition or you’re trying to be preemptive because …

Keeping Your Pit Bull in Shape

An in-shape pit bull is one of the champion athletes of the dog world. On the other hand, an out-of-shape, overweight pit bull suffers from a diminished quality of life …

Treating Your Pit Bull’s Spay Incontinence

If your perfectly housetrained, spayed pit bull girl wakes up in a puddle of urine one morning, chances are high that she is suffering from estrogen related incontinence, also known …

Reliable Recall: Training Your Pit Bull to Come when Called

Of all the commands you teach your pit bull, none may be as important as the recall. Not only is a reliable recall an essential component of any off-lead adventure, …

Tearing Up the Course (Part 3): Competing with Your Pit Bull

Even if you and your pit bull started agility training “just for fun,” the time may come when you look at the incredible canine athlete jumping and weaving her way …

Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?

In recent years, the practice of giving annual booster shots to dogs and cats has increasingly come under fire. Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy–considered the veterinarian’s “bible”– states: “A practice that …

Choosing a Quality Dog Food

If you’re not comfortable feeding your pit bull a home-prepared, species-appropriate diet, but don’t want to feed a dog food containing food industry waste products and carcinogenic preservatives either, you’re …

Tearing Up the Course (Part 2): Starting Your Pit Bull in Agility

You’ve watched it, you’ve read about agility, and now you’re ready to do it. Great! So how do you get your pit bull started in canine agility? The Right Age …

How To Leash Train A Pit Bull

While all dogs should learn to walk on a loose leash, leash training is particularly important for pit bulls. Having a properly trained pit bull walking on a leash can …

Getting Started with Pit Bulls and Clicker Training

You’ve got your clicker, and you’re eager to get started. But before you introduce the clicker to your pit bull, you’ve got a little work to do on your own. …

How To Potty Train A Pit Bull

Housetraining your new pit bull puppy or rescued adult doesn’t have to be a long, arduous process. Due to their high intelligence and a strong desire to please, pit bulls …

Pit Bull Specific Nutrition: Questions and Concerns

You’ve read the first part of the species-appropriate pit bull nutrition series, and you like the idea of feeding your dog a diet you prepare yourself based on what canines …

How and Why Clicker Training Works for Pit Bulls

In order to be a good canine citizen, your pit bull needs to learn at least basic commands and manners. Now, there’s no question that pit bulls can be stubborn …

Get Rid of Fleas without the Chemicals

On March 17, 2010, the EPA issued a warning about possible safety issues regarding many of the most popular flea control products. In 2008 alone, the agency received roughly 45,000 …

Pit Bull Specific Nutrition: Introduction

Eat fresh whole foods and get plenty of variety; limit your intake of processed foods: standard advice for anyone wishing to eat healthy. Yet when it comes to feeding our …

Consider Adoption When Choosing a Pit Bull

You’ve read So You Want a Pit Bull, and you definitely want to grace your home with the joy that is a pit bull. Your next step consists of deciding …

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.

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