[Blacksheepaalredy]

hi,
so my family is looking at this pit bull puppy, female, spayed, 5 months, about 30+ lbs already.
Her history so far is that she was dropped off at the vet when she was 3 weeks because she broke her leg and the "breeder" couldnt make money off of her .

we own a male pit bull mix, we adopted him when he was 2 years old. We have had him for about a year or so.

So basically my concern is that, today we met the pit bull puppy (Olive) and she was Fiesty. That is expected out of puppies though right? She is growling and clinging on to my guys jaws and cheecks, but my dog is very patient with it. They started playing after a while of her barking and growling at my guy. My guy was ignoring her. But then eventually they started wrestling. But okay sorry, back to the point. She was bred in a bad area of the city, and they were telling me that she had issues at first like they couldnt put her on her back and biting everything. (But I kinda expect that since she was taken from her litter at sucha young age she couldnt properly socialize right?) and right now she is being fostered with 2 female dogs one rottie and the other austrialian shepard. she met cats she was fine with the cat, ignored it. Met other animals like rabbits and such and was good with them.

Also, she pees when she is excited like when someone comes over, I researched it, it said it could be a submission thing. But the foster family think she will be domaninat as she ages. My dog also can be domaniant depending on the dog of course

She still needs alot of work, she isnt a very good lsitener but i kinda expect that from a puppy btu she is like 5 months.

Sorry I am rambling but my main concern is:
1. her fiesty playing (will that go away over time?)
2. my dogs fighting over domanice as the little one ages
3. getting a second dog effecting my relationship with my current dog. (i have never owned 2 dogs before)

Any other insights to my situation would be great

thanks

[hHwJ229h]

1. These dogs play really rough. REALLY REALLY rough.

2. A male female combination works pretty well with pit bulls. Your dog will put her in her place when she gets older and gets out of line.

3. Having a multiple dog household is a lot of fun. It's also way more work. If your family gets this dog, there is a chance that you will have to crate and rotate the dogs as the puppy gets older. Make sure you have enough time for them both.

[Blacksheepaalredy]

yeauh i know my guy plays really really rough as well its just that the gorwling and barking she does makes me feel un easy

[Arrecteve]

My dogs sound like they are killing each other when they play. They are super rough and vocal. You just need to learn how to read their body language and stop the playing when it gets too out of hand. Even though you are going with a boy/girl combo, there are no guarantee that they are going to get along. Never leave them along together and always supervise them. Be aware that you might have to have to keep them separated in the future. Having a mutli-dogs household is a lot of work but very rewarding.

[WumibBesowe]

My dogs sound like they're killing each other when they play. And, they're super rough on each other, grabbing each other by the neck and bodyslamming the other to the ground, etc.

That being said, I can tell when one of them is starting to get a bit serious, and they'll get separated for a bit.

[tweriaroats]

FWIW--

You mentioned that the potential pup's behavior makes you uneasy. For me, that would be enough to say no and look for a different pup. When you add a new dog, you should feel really good about it. If you are concerned, that will color your interactions and dogs are SO sensitive to moods...

If you are nervous and your gut says no, I would wait until you feel differently. It IS possible that this pup is very hyper and high drive and it may not ever change. If she already seems like too much, walk away and find a more reasonable prospect.

Just food for thought. You'll make the right choice.

[bF8CCmmr]

1) The bully breeds do play real rough. I have had more than one person who isn't familiar with them think mine are fighting and have had to explain it.

2) Opposite sex combinations are the best chance most Pit owners have of making a multi dog household work as they are more likely to get along.

3) I was worried about the relationship with my original dog when I got my 2nd dog,too! It was nothing to add another dog to the house work wise and its so much fun! Sure, theres the added vet expenses, a lil more poop to scoop and then its just another bowl of food to put down and another bowl of water. The dogs wrestle and play, they tug with each other, they engage in pack grooming and cuddling, they zoom around the yard and house playing tag an provide me hours of cheap entertainment. Also, if I want to cuddle and one dog isn't interested you can bet the other dog will. As far as affection and closeness I think its like having another kid. Your heart expands.

If you are worried about the play, then break it up when things get too intense and put the pup in a time out til it calms down. Then let them resume play until it gets too intense, rinse and repeat. Eventally they will learn to keep it down a notch or no play.

Rita, my APBT, came from my brothers friend to my brother when she was 3 weeks since her mom was killing the pups. She has no bite inhibition problems and she plays great with people, kids and other dogs. Part of this is because she was raised with a couple other dogs to help teach her and part is because my brother didn't let her get away with anything at all while she was growing up. I and my family are big on establishing rules with the dogs and making sure they stick to those rules from day one.

[VINPELA]

FWIW--

You mentioned that the potential pup's behavior makes you uneasy. For me, that would be enough to say no and look for a different pup. When you add a new dog, you should feel really good about it. If you are concerned, that will color your interactions and dogs are SO sensitive to moods...

If you are nervous and your gut says no, I would wait until you feel differently. It IS possible that this pup is very hyper and high drive and it may not ever change. If she already seems like too much, walk away and find a more reasonable prospect.

Just food for thought. You'll make the right choice.

My thoughts exactly!