Can you have more than one pit bull?
If there’s no other dog around, there’s no one for your pit bull to fight with. If you prefer to have more than one dog, here are 8 tips to minimize any chance of fighting:
Why are pit bulls more likely to fight?
Same-sex dogs are more likely to fight. Two males (or two females) are much more likely to fight than a male and a female. This is true of every breed, not just pit bulls, because two dogs of the same sex are likely to see each other as rivals. Release pent-up energy by exercising your dogs.
Can a female pit bull terrier be a male?
Female/female pairings and male/male pairings are not the thing to do when owning an American Pit Bull Terrier. This breed was historically bred and used to fight other dogs, and to make the fight fair, the dog was of the same sex. Dog aggression is normal and to be expected with this breed, but it is more apparant in a same-sex pairing.
Is there such a thing as a forgiving pit bull?
She is very forgiving of “bad behavior” and seems to tolerate even obnoxious dogs with a relaxed, easygoing demeanor. On the other end of the spectrum, we have the highly dog aggressive pit bull. This dog must be kept separate from all dogs, all the time.
If there’s no other dog around, there’s no one for your pit bull to fight with. If you prefer to have more than one dog, here are 8 tips to minimize any chance of fighting:
Same-sex dogs are more likely to fight. Two males (or two females) are much more likely to fight than a male and a female. This is true of every breed, not just pit bulls, because two dogs of the same sex are likely to see each other as rivals. Release pent-up energy by exercising your dogs.
Female/female pairings and male/male pairings are not the thing to do when owning an American Pit Bull Terrier. This breed was historically bred and used to fight other dogs, and to make the fight fair, the dog was of the same sex. Dog aggression is normal and to be expected with this breed, but it is more apparant in a same-sex pairing.
How to train a pit bull to get along with other dogs?
Do not put your dog in any danger to do this. You should only have another dog get as close as necessary to get a small reaction out of yours. Your dog may be more prone to negative reactions when she has pent up energy. A tired dog may be more lax and calm. Take a long walk or run before meeting up with any other dogs.
