[Alliopeti]

you're right. but what can we do? Telling them not to do it doesn't work. educating them on the possible problems and risks is all we can really do.

I was told NOT to get another one considering my female is DA, but I did it any way. I am prepared for the problem that WILL arise in the future and I take the proper steps when I am not supervising them but NOTHING any one said stopped me from getting another one.

Just educate and hope for the best.

[Narkeere]

ive got friends that come over and they love my dogs. they see all the spaztic goofy behavior and often tell me "i want you to help me find an APBT"...lol...little do people know how much work it is with multiple dogs in the house. walked seperately, feed seperatly, etc.... not to mention the treats and toys are a serious fight just waiting to happen...they love all the good attributes, but man do they freak if the tension level bumps up a notch. just something i guess you gotta see before you truly understand.

[Alliopeti]

The training part is what I think is the most over looked aspect of it all. I work on training 2-4 hours a day on training. Not all together but combined. Between walking, sit, stay, off, drop it, come, and potty training, I have my hands full. I enjoy every second of it so I am prepared to do it. This is where a lot of poeple have problems. They want to get a APBT and look cool and it be a good pet and that is the end of their excitment about it.

mulit dog homes with BULL DOGS is a chore. If you don't like chores, don't get another

[attackDoold]

I think this is one of those 'if you have to ask' questions....

[Fekliopas]

As I had said before I have plenty of room for two if the problem should arise, I am 6 foot and 210lbs and can handle the situation if need be, I have used a break stick before on one of my friends pit bull that was attacking another dog he was the one freaking out I took charged and saved his ass !!!!!!!!! I have had 3 bull mastiff dogs that are a bigger breed and the Pit that I have now for 2 years, my dogs new who the Alpha was. Some of you might be talking about the weak people of the world, I just came here for advise not to be talked down to. I am trying to help someone out a take the dog so it doesn't get put on the street or in the dog pound lets have some consideration here!!!!!! Also if need be my Uncle is a big farmer with no dogs he said that he would take Diesel if he showed any aggression at all to my family or my dog. So not to worry I wont come and say WHAT NEXT save the breed don't cut people for trying to help

[derinasderun]

asking for advice is one thing...following it is another. anyone can say im gonna do this or that if they dont get along,
but when the shit hits the fan very few people are prepared mentally to deal with the fight, let alone the aftermath.

Yep they run around freaking out doing everything except what they should be doing. Staying calm and dealing with the problem.

As I had said before I have plenty of room for two if the problem should arise, I am 6 foot and 210lbs and can handle the situation if need be, I have used a break stick before on one of my friends pit bull that was attacking another dog he was the one freaking out I took charged and saved his ass !!!!!!!!! I have had 3 bull mastiff dogs that are a bigger breed and the Pit that I have now for 2 years, my dogs new who the Alpha was. Some of you might be talking about the weak people of the world, I just came here for advise not to be talked down to. I am trying to help someone out a take the dog so it doesn't get put on the street or in the dog pound lets have some consideration here!!!!!! Also if need be my Uncle is a big farmer with no dogs he said that he would take Diesel if he showed any aggression at all to my family or my dog. So not to worry I wont come and say WHAT NEXT save the breed don't cut people for trying to help

Quit being a fucking crybaby. You come on and asked for advice and people gave it.

[buyviagraonlineusatoday]

As I had said before I have plenty of room for two if the problem should arise, I am 6 foot and 210lbs and can handle the situation if need be, I have used a break stick before on one of my friends pit bull that was attacking another dog he was the one freaking out I took charged and saved his ass !!!!!!!!! I have had 3 bull mastiff dogs that are a bigger breed and the Pit that I have now for 2 years, my dogs new who the Alpha was. Some of you might be talking about the weak people of the world, I just came here for advise not to be talked down to. I am trying to help someone out a take the dog so it doesn't get put on the street or in the dog pound lets have some consideration here!!!!!! Also if need be my Uncle is a big farmer with no dogs he said that he would take Diesel if he showed any aggression at all to my family or my dog. So not to worry I wont come and say WHAT NEXT save the breed don't cut people for trying to help

You're going to get the dog no matter what anybody tells you. So, do them a favor. When they get into a fight and one dog has a real good hold. Don't use your giant man strength to tear them apart by grabbing their back legs and yanking. Good luck.

[Fekliopas]

Crying: Not I don't think so. I am trying to help the breed by keeping it off the street our sent to a person that will have it fighting. I thought it was about saving and protecting the breed and education !!!!!! Guess not. I have 3 break sticks in my house and know how to use them, and why the hell would I try to pull them apart that's just stupid. Well I guess I came to the wrong place you guys are a bunch of dip shits

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The help ended on post # 13 and the stupid shit started after that . I guess I should let this do go to the pound. Oh man for fear that my dog might get into a fight and have to break it up not the end of the world people. Maybe you might live in a trailer or and apartment, I don't I have the time the money and the room, if need be I will give this dog a home else where I think that the right thing to do and what the hell is wrong with trying

[ElectraDupu]

Like...Oh wait its not facebook...................drama....lol

If you feel you can handle two dogs, go for it. But keep in mind what people have said and If things dont go "well" or how you planned...we warned you? People will do what people will do...unfortunately human kind are created to fail several times before LEARNING or UNDERSTANDING...

Just my 2cents

[IRMartin]

First off hello everyone I came here to get educated more about the Pit Bull breed. I have a female spayed she is two years old I had a Bull mastiff and had her put down last year. The two of them were best friends, my wife and I think that our dog needs a playmate. So I looked on Craigslist and find a Blue Pit that the owners need to give up to a good family he is a male snipped and 8 months old and from what they tell me a very loving dog, they got to give him up because where they are moving to they cant have him. So I set up a meeting for this Sunday to meet the dog and bring mine so they can play and see if they are good match and then bring him home. So what I guess that I getting at would this be a good ideal to have two of them or just leave things the way they are???????? My dog is very loving and never been in a fight not even close to one.

just wanted to point this out right quick...



ok, grant it, some of us on this forum can be asses. comes with the territory. most people with bullies and have had them for years can be a little hard core and a bit abrasive...

but you got sound advise guy. i mean if you're set on getting a 2nd dog then there was really no point in the thread being made. but you made the thread because you were unsure and if you're UNSURE than you SHOULDNT DO IT

that's really all i see people pointing out. you gotta have a strong chin to be in this forum i guess

[Narkeere]

but you made the thread because you were unsure and if you're UNSURE than you SHOULDNT DO IT
that's really all i see people pointing out.

my point exactly.
go ahead dude and "save" that bully...good job.

[AndyColemants]

ive got friends that come over and they love my dogs. they see all the spaztic goofy behavior and often tell me "i want you to help me find an APBT"...lol...little do people know how much work it is with multiple dogs in the house. walked seperately, feed seperatly, etc.... not to mention the treats and toys are a serious fight just waiting to happen...they love all the good attributes, but man do they freak if the tension level bumps up a notch. just something i guess you gotta see before you truly understand.

Yup! You can read all about it and THINK you're prepared to handle it but until it actually happens to you it's way harder than you might imagine. Of course the best thing is to avoid it as others have said...it's a lot of work though! It's a real PITA!!! One of these dogs as a family pet, IMO, is soooo much more enjoyable.

[rikdpola]

What more do you want from the OP? He didn't argue with advice about how to live with a multi-dog household...what's the problem? That he's going to get another dog even though there may be issues? So whatt? He's accepted the potential for issues and accepted the steps that need to be taken.

Hopefully he will follow through. You don't know that he's NOT capable of being a superbly responsible owner. Just because he doesn't know everything right now...doesn't mean he can't or won't learn.

And as much as you want to wish folks would do their research before ever aquiring a dog of any breed...we know that this is very rare...and anymore...even intelligent, responsible people fail to take this step.

Berating the guy because he wants to get another dog despite the fact that with your complete lack of knowledge about him or his situation, you advise him he should not.

OP--my advice would be to do some real reading up about this breed, and also do some reading on canine aggression, behavior, and multi-dog management.

Ask yourself the following questions:

Am I willing to keep the dogs seperated EVERYtime I am not available to supervise their interaction?

Am I willing to take them on walks SEPERATELY?

If they get into a fight, will I still be willing to keep and love both dogs?

If the dogs end up not getting along...am I willing to keep them seperated AT ALL TIMES for the rest of their lives?

If the dogs at some point get into a nasty fight...and one is injured or killed...am I still willing to love and keep the other dog?

If you answered "no" or are not sure about any of these questions...you may want to rethink this idea, as it is unfair to both dogs to go into this knowing that if something goes badly, you will want to rehome or otherwise get rid of one of the dogs.

[nd90t3sf]

I really tried to give good honest advice. I had a chihuahua and pitbull together for years and had two pitbulls together. Now I have one dog and even though I was successful with multiple dogs I can say I have no desire to do it again. FWIW it is just more enjoyable for me because of my family and busy schedule to devote as much available time to just one dog then to manage more than one when a pitbull is involved.

To the original poster, have a thicker skin. When you ask for advice you have to weed out the truly constructive advice from the condescending, or smart ass, or negative advice. These forums are full of very knowledgeable and well meaning folks and at the same time, some people who are not. Always remember free advice is worth exactly what you pay for it if you don't have the ability to sift out the good from the bad. A lot of times it is frustrating because in some cases the good advice is not what you want to hear. You seem convinced you will have no problem with the issues involved and also seem to have an answer or solution for every possible scenario. If that is the case then I wish you the best of luck. One thing that is suspect to me is when a person refers to their 6 foot, 210 lb stature as proof they can handle themselves or a situation I have to question it, as it really has no bearing on the situation. I would prefer a 5 foot 100 lb female with good dog management skills then a middle linebacker with none. I have seen plenty of 6 foot 210 lb dudes get their ass kicked by 5' 5" 140 lb dudes who can fight. What on earth does stature have to do with anything? It may just demonstrate a fundamental lack of understanding of the issues. In any case good luck but it will be your knowledge regarding use of a break stick and managing the dogs that will be critical not your strength or stature which is kind of funny to rely on especially when discussing pitbulls. Remember it isn't the size of the dog in the fight that counts, it the size of the fight in the dog that does.

[Alliopeti]

Ditto

What more do you want from the OP? He didn't argue with advice about how to live with a multi-dog household...what's the problem? That he's going to get another dog even though there may be issues? So whatt? He's accepted the potential for issues and accepted the steps that need to be taken.

Hopefully he will follow through. You don't know that he's NOT capable of being a superbly responsible owner. Just because he doesn't know everything right now...doesn't mean he can't or won't learn.

And as much as you want to wish folks would do their research before ever aquiring a dog of any breed...we know that this is very rare...and anymore...even intelligent, responsible people fail to take this step.

Berating the guy because he wants to get another dog despite the fact that with your complete lack of knowledge about him or his situation, you advise him he should not.

OP--my advice would be to do some real reading up about this breed, and also do some reading on canine aggression, behavior, and multi-dog management.

Ask yourself the following questions:

Am I willing to keep the dogs seperated EVERYtime I am not available to supervise their interaction?

Am I willing to take them on walks SEPERATELY?

If they get into a fight, will I still be willing to keep and love both dogs?

If the dogs end up not getting along...am I willing to keep them seperated AT ALL TIMES for the rest of their lives?

If the dogs at some point get into a nasty fight...and one is injured or killed...am I still willing to love and keep the other dog?

If you answered "no" or are not sure about any of these questions...you may want to rethink this idea, as it is unfair to both dogs to go into this knowing that if something goes badly, you will want to rehome or otherwise get rid of one of the dogs.

[Fekliopas]

Thanks for all the help

[fereupfer]

We took on our daddy at his age of 3 and our puppy at 1 1/2. We weren't too concerned about fights because we knew he came from two bad homes. We took into consideration that we have to watch them but you have to know when to stop them if you feel the playing is getting to be too much. Also we had to rehome our yellow lab and found him a great home (using craig's list) but we didn't ask for money - just to meet people who could offer a safe, friendly and could afford to care for him as we did. People asked why we rehomed him - find a good home for a good, friendly and loving lab or a pitbull that has come from two bad homes. We knew what would happen if we didn't take him. So in all honesty - it's up to you to be willing to really get to know your dog first and then prepare yourself for anything that may happen. AND to be able to handle it properly. Think wisely!

[Trientoriciom]

I think you might find these links helpful:
http://www.pbrc.net/multidogs.html
http://www.pbrc.net/rotate.html
http://www.pbrc.net/second_dog.html

And if you're going to have two bully breeds, make sure you know how to properly break up a fight:
http://www.pbrc.net/breakfight.html

[BoBoMasterDesign]

I say get another dog. I have 3 and if ur a experience dog owner u can train them to get along with each other. Why make it hard on folks to adopt? There are so many pits that need homes that are being pts daily. My pits get along with each other and occasionally a spat over a toy or something else but all breeds do that.

[Narkeere]

if you had any experience with the breed youd know they arent for everyone, and a multiple dog household ups the potential for mistakes a million times.
dont spew nonsense