Buying and older dog... please advise...

[Exosist]

I am looking to buy a pit bull. I have never had a dog before so I am still learning...

A breeder is selling a dog that is 1 year old. The dog is great and exactly what I am looking for. He is big, stong and calm but, most of all smart.

But, I am not sure if it is a problem when you buy an older dog. Will the dog have a hard time getting used to my family? Is he always going to consider his old owner his master?

Has anyone ever got an older dog? what was your experience?

Thank you
Exosist

 

[seizer]

That's not THAT old of a dog. An old dog IMO is five and up.

 

[bonejamesbone]

got my dog when he was 6, he's a rott, they usually will take to however is taking care of them and adjust rather easily, I would imagine that after a couple of weeks your dog should be fine, my dog is great now, he listens well and follows me everywhere, he's now 8, also be careful with your dog around other animals you never know how they will act, mine does not like other big dogs just ones smaller then him.
good luck!

 

[Dekaxx]

I wouldn't suggest a PIT for a first Dog, especially if you have small children.

So what are you looking for in a Dog Bro?

 

[newbiebynature]

my dog gets jealous and starts barking when i hug my mom....that dog fucking loves her...

 

[HardHat87]

I am looking to buy a pit bull. I have never had a dog before so I am still learning...

A breeder is selling a dog that is 1 year old. The dog is great and exactly what I am looking for. He is big, stong and calm but, most of all smart.

But, I am not sure if it is a problem when you buy an older dog. Will the dog have a hard time getting used to my family? Is he always going to consider his old owner his master?

Has anyone ever got an older dog? what was your experience?

Thank you
Exosist

If your going to get a pitbull and have a family get a puppy so it is brought up around your family. Even if it seems it is calm you still don't know the dog at a year. If your willing to take a chance that your kids could have a serious injury it's up to you. My dogs were not brought up around kids and they won;t take any of their shit either. Such as pulling their tail etc.

 

[Dekaxx]

I am getting a New puppy soon and have attached a Pic of the little Guy he is only 4 days old now and these pics where sent to me by the breeder. He is a Nebolish Mastiff great faimly Dog's as i have had one before, and very protective of young children especailly toddlers.

If your fixing to drop some coin on a Pit maybe you should give these Dogs a look.

http://www.boxer.bigstep.com/

This is a link to the Breeders Web Sight they just had 2 litters of these pups one litter on the 9th and the one my puppy is from on the 13th 23 total.
The one that she is holding in the first Pic is mine

 

[Dekaxx]

Bump to show off my new puppy im getting =P

 

[wayneboard1]

I have some knowledge with breeding and raising rotties and my advice on this the following. Pit Bulls can be great dogs IF they are trained properly. Have you had a chance to see how the dog is around the current owner? These types of animals MUST MUST MUST be shown who is the alpha male and they must be shown that from the moment you take them home. I don't mean beat or hurt the animal, but showing you are in charge, ABSOLUTE charge is the most important thing you can do. This is a great link that explains how to show your dog you are the alpha male/pack leader.

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/alpha1.html#Stare

I cannot stress this role enough as I have had people that were timid in their dealings with a rottie of mine and had to be taught how to control this new animal they purchased. Pit Bulls while not that large are able to pull 30 times their own weight and are the most tenacious fighters once they are set off; so don't set them off. By leading them they fall into a relaxed confidant role as your dog and will/should be fine.

I had one dog bite me a few years back and he bit me hard when he was about 1.5 years old. He had been testing me and my role as leader and it came to a head. He bit me and I did as I was instructed by the breeder that got me started. I grabbed the dog by the neck, literally drug him around to the pins where the other dogs were at and proceeded to beat that dog with stick and then my fists to within one inch of his life. I held that dog there and for about 2 minutes straight and hit it everywhere but the face. Nothing to inflict permenant damage but to inflict punishment and to enforce my role as alpha in front of everyone. That dog bites me, then my wife and any kids we might have and I will not allow it as a responsible dog owner and breeder. I want even keel animals to love and protect not to harm needlessly. After I finished punishing the dog I threw him back into his pin and looked at each dog in the eye. They all sat quiet and stared at me and I walked off. From that day forward my dogs were the best behaved animals I have ever ownd and a joy to be around. The one that was beat is my favorite animal and is always by my side; he is my best friend that does not fear me, but respects me and I him. I established my role without any doubt and you must do the same. I don't mean that to mean beat the animal, but gently but firmly instruct and lead.

 

[wayneboard1]

One other thing I forgot to mention in my novel I posted just a second ago is one of the best and quickest ways to show your new pet who is in charge is to pin them to ground on their back. You can make it a game of sorts but holding them down until they submit is a good excercise to practice.