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I also always keep mine separated when I’m not at home..if they aren’t in separate crates then they’re blocked into different rooms just in case they do get into a little tift(it would be the same with having any 2 dogs) and because they’ll be more apt to get into mischief if they’re together and they know someone’s not there. I love both of mine but having 2 of them is alot of work and clean up. Hope this helps and Good luck!!
I have 2 females one thats a year and a half and the other that’s about 13 weeks or so..they get along fine just like any others. Theyll fight over a bone every now and then but nothing serious, more like the older one telling the little more playful one to back off. They play rough but that in general is more of a pit thing. My Roommate had a male in the house before she moved out and it was ALWAYS trying to get on top of my female and was more aggressive towards wanting the alpha role. But the main thing with females is if one is getting your attention the other one will want it also even of she just got it. It all depends on the personalities but the momma will always be trying to teach her “pack” and keep her alpha role regardless of the sex of the pup
Keep treats in your pockets and let him know you have them…start out by putting the treat directly at your side(arm straightened to your side with treat in hand)…show it to him and get his attention, while he’s licking your hand to try and get the treat take a few steps and give it him while he’s still at your side..say heel or whatever command you want to use before you decide to actually give him the treat and say good boy and he’ll start associated the command with food or praise..once you get past that and he is still pulling then stop everytime he pulls and make him sit or turn around and go the other direction everytime. I did my other one by when she pulled I’d yank her leash a tiny bit and say “uh uh” in a low voice and stop(she isn’t food motivated) until she sat or looked back at me and slowed down. Now I have one who stays completely by my side and the other that leads but everytome she goes a little faster then I am and she feels the leash tighten without me even doing it she turns back to me and looks and keeps walking without it pulling. All dogs are different with training methods that works for them..just takes trial and error with each..and some are by far more frustrating then others
I know alot of people don’t agree with hitting a dog in a mean way what so ever and neither do I…my pup would growl, bark, and bite anything and everything…bc she dint get enough time with her litter to learn certain things she should have as a 4-9 weeks old pup..if she growled or didn’t anything I didn’t agree with I’d give a light tap on the nose to get her attention(same way her momma would snap at her) and in the lowest voice possible tell her NO or OUCH..like her momma would do if she was still in the litter. You have to be the alpha but not use excessive force..some dogs are just doomed from bad breeding..doesnt mean they need to thrown away though….it take time and alot of training to have a pitbull in general unless theyre a master of great breeding… if you’ve never had one before and you think you’re in over you’re head then it might be better to give it away to someone who is more experienced in the breed and temperament of them..or if you really want to be a pit owner and take pride in that then do alot of research…I would go get the book pitbulls for dummies..sounds cliche but it will help you to appreciate the breed, know the history, and know everything with training so you can help yourself ad help the dog in the meantime. They take time and training bc of their intelligence and just natural instincts….make sure to take them on walks or runs as much as possible, always gives alot of praise when they do something good because they thrive to please people…and give then boundaries(if they have full control of the house when theyre small then theyll have even more when theyre bigger) plus a schedule of feeding time, walking, and playing times etc etc..it’s alot of work but the rewards of the love and bond they give you is much greater
I got mine when she was 6 weeks..I’ve had a few before and also have another 1.5 year old along with her..my 1.5 year had no problem with crate training when she was a pul but the other puppy was a disaster..she would cry for hours upon hours when I put her in..I made a makeshift crate for bedtime right by the bed where I could soothe and calm her when she woke up in the middle of the night..she cried I took her outside to potty and right back in when she came inside…soothed and pet her till she fell asleep or laid down.. repeat…I promise with any pup you’ll lose alot of sleep while they’re building up being able to hold having to go potty and sleeping throughout the night(just like a baby)once she got a few weeks older i put the actual crate it in the living room while I was at home and that’s where I mostly was..put her favorite treat in it(carrots)and kinda lured her in the crate but left the door open..also put her bed inside and left the door open..hid treats inside while I was home and everytime she walked in I would say “bed time” and “good girl” with ALOT of lovings and high voice …worked until I closed the door then she would go nuts…started feeding her inside the crate while she was eating and shut the door along with hiding a few little treats under the bed..in the corner and kinda right outside/inside the wires or door where she could still get to them… To keep her occupied for a little while and at the same time very very quietly closing the door and walking away…leave her in for a little while until she raises hell and then take her outside. It takes a lonnnnng time to crate train some of them and some others or just clicks right off…. One day I decided to move the crate to bedroom I walked in the bedroom to get ready for bed and she walked right in the crate and layed down and went to sleep until it was time to wake up. Just be patient and remember to not take them out of the crate regardless of how much they’re crying until theyre quiet for atleast 3 minutes..if it’s excessive cry take them out to potty and right back in…make sure they get alot of loving and scratches while they’re in the crate bc they are very hard heading but still crave to please the owners. Sorry it’s so long haha
