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**eduptultyt** · 05-10-2011, 04:29 PM

Doesn't matter if there are no other dogs currently in the park.... parvo lives in the ground...
Dog parks and random dogs are inappropriate for any breed, but especially "pit bulls". Please read the sticky on dog parks and pit bulls.

It is very fun to research, make their meals, and watch them eat.

Thank you. However would not recommend 98% of people even think about owning a sled dog or even a showline bred Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute. They are pretty extreme atheletes. I took each dog on an individual run, yeah thats right run, after lifting at the gym last night. And they usually get one run together earlier in the day. Thats bare bones minimum.... Lily especially could take a lot more. And for what its worth, Lily is just as happy in 110 degree Idaho summers as she is in the winter snowstorms. She likes to lay in direct sunlight on concrete.... doesn't slow down her running requirements either.

I don't mush, but I think its super cool. They are GSD heavy (especially my other dog Scout) in their mix so we do bitesports. Next dog will hopefully be a Belgian Malinois which is another breed most people should not own, but holy crap they are amazing. I am a sick person, I love cracked out athlete dogs.

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I would start incorporating some basic obedience training into your day. You can start teaching the basics now (sit, come, etc.). Crate training like Celtic suggested would be good too. Also, getting the puppy used to body handling and car rides.

I would start researching dog parks if I were you. The theory is good but in reality they are very dirty and bad socialization. It's not a good place for any dog, no matter the age.

I am assuming your new dog is a pit bull mix puppy. I would suggest learning about the breed's history/behavior so that you can intelligently answer questions when asked and know what to expect as your puppy ages (prey drive, dog aggression/selectivity, etc.). I would also suggest purchasing a couple of break sticks now so that you have them on hand for when you puppy gets older.

If I am reading correctly, you also have cats. I would make it a point to teach the puppy now that chasing them is not allowed and get in the habit of always supervising them and separating when you cannot.

Good luck

Excellent post, heed this advice as well!

05-10-2011, 04:29 PM	#13
eduptultyt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 548 Senior Member	Doesn't matter if there are no other dogs currently in the park.... parvo lives in the ground... Dog parks and random dogs are inappropriate for any breed, but especially "pit bulls". Please read the sticky on dog parks and pit bulls. It is very fun to research, make their meals, and watch them eat. Thank you. However would not recommend 98% of people even think about owning a sled dog or even a showline bred Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute. They are pretty extreme atheletes. I took each dog on an individual run, yeah thats right run, after lifting at the gym last night. And they usually get one run together earlier in the day. Thats bare bones minimum.... Lily especially could take a lot more. And for what its worth, Lily is just as happy in 110 degree Idaho summers as she is in the winter snowstorms. She likes to lay in direct sunlight on concrete.... doesn't slow down her running requirements either. I don't mush, but I think its super cool. They are GSD heavy (especially my other dog Scout) in their mix so we do bitesports. Next dog will hopefully be a Belgian Malinois which is another breed most people should not own, but holy crap they are amazing. I am a sick person, I love cracked out athlete dogs. ---------- Post added at 08:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:27 AM ---------- I would start incorporating some basic obedience training into your day. You can start teaching the basics now (sit, come, etc.). Crate training like Celtic suggested would be good too. Also, getting the puppy used to body handling and car rides. I would start researching dog parks if I were you. The theory is good but in reality they are very dirty and bad socialization. It's not a good place for any dog, no matter the age. I am assuming your new dog is a pit bull mix puppy. I would suggest learning about the breed's history/behavior so that you can intelligently answer questions when asked and know what to expect as your puppy ages (prey drive, dog aggression/selectivity, etc.). I would also suggest purchasing a couple of break sticks now so that you have them on hand for when you puppy gets older. If I am reading correctly, you also have cats. I would make it a point to teach the puppy now that chasing them is not allowed and get in the habit of always supervising them and separating when you cannot. Good luck Excellent post, heed this advice as well!
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