Our pit bull, 9 months old, takes off if he gets out in front of house. Always goes to same house and gets into a tassel with dog that lives there.
This has happened 3 times.
Is there any training that will stop him from doing this?
The town wants me to put him down, saying he is a dangerous animal.
Have not had problems with him except for this one dog. He is good around people that come to house and does not seem to be mean.
If I don't want to lose him will have to keep him in a pen. This a think would make him want to run more and might make him meaner.
I don't know if you found your answer but we have a 10 year Am Staff, and he used to run every chance he got, our first trainer told us that if your dog is happy with his home he will not run... take that with a grain of slat, did I mention max failed that school? Seccond trainer suggested an under ground fence, well this dog was almost 100 lbs at age 1, he blew threw that thing like it wasn't even there, and then of course did NOT want to re enter the yard. The best training advice was use a horse lead (a really long leash) and practise re call with lots of positve reinforcement. Max never leaves our property nor any other property that we bring him on. It took a little "tough love" we would stand on our end of the leash, and when Max would attempt to run he woudl get a nice and pleasent JERK backwards, seemed less painful then electricution...
pit bulls are great dogs, and very smart. they have been in my family for many years and we have never had a problem with them being vicious to anybody. my brothers blue pit, damien, likes to take off sometimes, usually to the neighbors house to play with the female dog. it takes alot of tough love to get those dogs to listen. they are hard headed and sometimes dont listen, just like kids. just start working with him on a daily basis, letting him know when he does something wrong. try only caging him for a half a hour or so if he does do something wrong. he will get it eventually. patience is key. good luck to you.
I agree with Sarriss how are you containing your dog? It sounds like he needs a good sturdy fence. I don't really like dog runs but sometimes thats what you need. You need to get your dog contained!
I know someone suggested an invisible fence. And these are great. I just purchased an inground(same things, but bury wires) one for my Husky and its great just opening the door and letting him out.And not having to tie him anymore. BUT... It takes a lot of training, you can't just throw the dog out in the yard with the collar on and expect him to figure it out himself.
That said, although this is a great product, I would NOT recommend it to you Creahands. Mostly because it sounds like your dog is intent on attacking this other dog anytime it can. And that is a NO NO. This must be stopped and it can not be taken lightly. Some dogs will take the shock from the inground or ellectirc fence and keep going. See once they pass that wire or flags, they are home free.
You need a sturdy fence, or dog run to contain your pup, and you need to do it for his sake. I can't see the city putting up with anymore attacks.
Did anyone ask about homeowners/renters insurance carried by the OP? If her dog manages to knock someone down (hopefully doesn't bit anyone) with this type of "running" history, she is doomed.
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