Are these a good or bad group of dogs to have? How hard to get them to be good and obey me? How hard to get to not fight? What to do as an owner to get them to behave and be good dogs individually and as a group? What to do if the pitbull disobeys me as a pup spank him yell at him etc? What should I do as an owner to get them all to grow up and be very nice and obeying dogs? Thanks so much guys!!!
Interested in getting 3 dogs golden retriever, huskie, pitbull help?
All very high-energy dogs, make sure you're willing to go jogging or running or cycling with them. I'd say get one or two dogs first, then wait and see if you can cope with them. It'll be easier to train them that way- you'll have one dog mostly trained so you can focus on the next one.
As for good or bad, it depends on the dog. Siberian huskies are known for having good temperaments, but some lines of golden retrievers and pitbulls can be very aggressive. Just check the dogs out carefully and make sure you know how they get on with other dogs, and train them well.
If the pit disobeys you it's probably because you haven't explained well enough what you want it to do and why it should do it- most pups disobey because they don't know what you want, or because they don't realise you mean it when you say they have to do it. Try the command again.
On the other hand, if it does something bad then you scold it. You don't need to yell- if you shout at a dog, it won't take you seriously when you speak softly to it and oftentimes it'll ignore your yelling as well. If you lower your voice when you scold it, it'll respond to quiet reprimands. It's better to have a dog that'll respond to a quiet 'no' as a warning when it's about to do something bad, that way you can nip behaviours in the bud without having to shout at the dog for something it hasn't done yet. Mot dogs will learn to respond to quiet scolding for the majority of offenses (aside from things like chasing cats), and you won't need to spank him.
As for good or bad, it depends on the dog. Siberian huskies are known for having good temperaments, but some lines of golden retrievers and pitbulls can be very aggressive. Just check the dogs out carefully and make sure you know how they get on with other dogs, and train them well.
If the pit disobeys you it's probably because you haven't explained well enough what you want it to do and why it should do it- most pups disobey because they don't know what you want, or because they don't realise you mean it when you say they have to do it. Try the command again.
On the other hand, if it does something bad then you scold it. You don't need to yell- if you shout at a dog, it won't take you seriously when you speak softly to it and oftentimes it'll ignore your yelling as well. If you lower your voice when you scold it, it'll respond to quiet reprimands. It's better to have a dog that'll respond to a quiet 'no' as a warning when it's about to do something bad, that way you can nip behaviours in the bud without having to shout at the dog for something it hasn't done yet. Mot dogs will learn to respond to quiet scolding for the majority of offenses (aside from things like chasing cats), and you won't need to spank him.
MatthewHiggs
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Well let me start off by saying hello, now to your questions:
1) Are these A good or bad group of dogs to have?
The Golden Retriever is an excellent dog to have (from my own experience) as they are loyal, friendly, obedient and submissive etc. The Huskie I do not really know about but I do know quite a lot about American Pit bull Terriers; American Pit bull Terriers have been a banned breed in the UK for a number of years now but they are still in circulation and can be brought fairly easily through the 'Black Dog Market', now, more about the breed, APBT's are extremely good dogs to have if you have the right knowledge on them, for example proper training and socialization is necessary if you are to buy an APBT puppy as they have been bred to be quite dog aggressive especially towards other APBT's. They are very loyal, brave, fearless dogs but they can also be very stubborn, demanding and needy at the same time. Personally I would not buy three dogs at the same time as it would be too much to handle whilst you are trying to train the dogs and you might take out your frustration on the dogs, and thats not fair on them.
2) How hard to get them to be good and obey me ?
It will be extremely easy to get your dogs to obey you if you use the correct tone of voice and training methods for the different personalities of your dog. My Labrador is very food orientated so I can get him to do basically anything I ask by presenting food to him.
3) What to do as an owner to get them to behave and be good dogs individually and as a group ?
As an owner it is your responsibility to protect your dogs even if you do have a APBT etc. The only thing you can really do to make sure they behave in general and in public is to obedience train and take them to puppy socialization classes etc.
4) What to do if the APBT disobeys me as a puppy spank him yell at him etc ?
NO! First of all why are you singling out the Pit bull ? Because what you hear about them in the press ? With any dog you should not hit, spank etc. as this can leave them fearfull of and aggressive towards humans.
5) What should I do as an owner to get them all to grow up and be very nice and obeying dogs ?
Haven't you already asked this question ? Its good to see that your very inquisitive about looking after your dogs but don't you thing 3 is a bit much to begin with. Start off with the Golden Retriever and work you're way up to the Pit bull, I would not recommend you buy a Pit bull until you have read a few books etc. on the breed.
Hope I helped
Sorry for the long answer I just wanted to get my point across. And by the way I am only 14 but that doesn't mean I don't know anything about dogs and there welfare.
1) Are these A good or bad group of dogs to have?
The Golden Retriever is an excellent dog to have (from my own experience) as they are loyal, friendly, obedient and submissive etc. The Huskie I do not really know about but I do know quite a lot about American Pit bull Terriers; American Pit bull Terriers have been a banned breed in the UK for a number of years now but they are still in circulation and can be brought fairly easily through the 'Black Dog Market', now, more about the breed, APBT's are extremely good dogs to have if you have the right knowledge on them, for example proper training and socialization is necessary if you are to buy an APBT puppy as they have been bred to be quite dog aggressive especially towards other APBT's. They are very loyal, brave, fearless dogs but they can also be very stubborn, demanding and needy at the same time. Personally I would not buy three dogs at the same time as it would be too much to handle whilst you are trying to train the dogs and you might take out your frustration on the dogs, and thats not fair on them.
2) How hard to get them to be good and obey me ?
It will be extremely easy to get your dogs to obey you if you use the correct tone of voice and training methods for the different personalities of your dog. My Labrador is very food orientated so I can get him to do basically anything I ask by presenting food to him.
3) What to do as an owner to get them to behave and be good dogs individually and as a group ?
As an owner it is your responsibility to protect your dogs even if you do have a APBT etc. The only thing you can really do to make sure they behave in general and in public is to obedience train and take them to puppy socialization classes etc.
4) What to do if the APBT disobeys me as a puppy spank him yell at him etc ?
NO! First of all why are you singling out the Pit bull ? Because what you hear about them in the press ? With any dog you should not hit, spank etc. as this can leave them fearfull of and aggressive towards humans.
5) What should I do as an owner to get them all to grow up and be very nice and obeying dogs ?
Haven't you already asked this question ? Its good to see that your very inquisitive about looking after your dogs but don't you thing 3 is a bit much to begin with. Start off with the Golden Retriever and work you're way up to the Pit bull, I would not recommend you buy a Pit bull until you have read a few books etc. on the breed.
Hope I helped
Sorry for the long answer I just wanted to get my point across. And by the way I am only 14 but that doesn't mean I don't know anything about dogs and there welfare.