People say a lot about pitbulls, but you never hear them talk much about the intelligence of this particular breed. The fact is that you will never hear anything about the intelligence of this animal, unless you are in the company of pitbull owners. Anyone who has ever owned one of these fascinating dogs will tell you bluntly that the pit bull is a highly intelligent dog.
Pitbulls are pretty quick learners, but they also have a certain stubborn streak that is a direct result of their intelligence. These dogs have a definite will of their own, and they like to get their way, but most humans do too!
This stubborn behavior displayed from time to time tends to make the Pit Bull breed a bit more difficult to train than other breeds. Some people confuse the independent will of the dog with the fact that the dog is not trainable, but nothing is further from the truth! These highly intelligent dogs can be trained.
Training problems arise from owners who are unaware of the Pit Bull breed. As with any breed, prospective owners should always invest a bit of time learning about the particular quirks that all dog breeds have. Owners who buy a Pit Bull and then complain about its training simply didn’t do their homework. That’s not the dog’s fault, is it?
As a Pit Bull owner, you need to understand that his stubbornness stems from his intelligence and you shouldn’t take it personally. Just because he doesn’t want to do what you want him to do at a specific time doesn’t mean he doesn’t love you. If you can just treat it for what it really is, stubbornness, then both of you will do just fine.
Always face your hard ways with patience and understanding. Certainly don’t give up their training, just be a little more stubborn than them!
You may want to consider using a type of training called game training. This type of training appeals to pitbulls because they love to play. When a training task is presented as a fun game, the task will appeal to the dog’s inner desire to play. With this technique, you can outwit the stubbornness you may have encountered with any other type of training.
When shopping for toys for your Pit Bull, keep in mind those strong jaws this breed is famous for. You will want to buy toys that are designed to survive long term. Make sure you get toys that don’t break easily and won’t hurt your pitbull. Above all, enjoy your new friend!
