http://www.arepitbullsmean.com Fri, 29 May 2009 16:55:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Oh goody, goody, goody....look what the Easter Bunny brought me. http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2009/04/12/happy-easter/% News Flash:  As if stealing cars and eating small children was not enough, pit bulls also appear to be responsible for the Halloween candy shortage.   Start a petition today to stop the madness.  Your little angel's jelly beans, lollipops and candy bars depend on it! http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2009/02/24/pit-bull-pumpkinhead/% Although this is my dogs second "Indestructible Ball", after the first one was destroyed, I cannot recommend this dog toy enough. My dog could destroy a regular ball in seconds where the indestructible ball took years. As you can see in the attached picture, Alexia had half-eaten the first ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/23/the-indestructible-ball-well-almost/% Pitbulls by nature, are the most effective and experienced fighting dogs ever produced. Pit bulls fight longer, more effectively, and better than any other animal. Pitbulls often are very aggressive towards other animals. This is something that can be socialized out of the k-9 if you raise them from a ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/are-pitbulls-dangerous/% There are many reasons your Pit Bull may bark at night. But whatever the reason, any owner who has to deal with this just wants to find a way to stop it from happening. They probably are awakened not only by their barking Pit Bull, but by their complaining neighbors ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/choosing-the-right-dog-bed-for-your-pit-bull-terrier/% You've made up your mind, it's the American Pit Bull Terrier you want as your companion. Are you ready for this breed? Read this article and then decide if you want to go ahead with your decision. Does your lifestyle fit the American Pit Bull Terrier lifestyle? These dogs are ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/so-you-want-an-american-pit-bull-terrier/% Pit Bulls love the outdoors. Active and agile they thrive on running trails, romping through the woods and then cooling off in a nice stream is an ideal adventure for any healthy Pit Bull. Before you plan your adventure there are some things you should pay attention to so you ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/planning-an-outdoor-adventure-with-your-pit-bull/% Once you become the owner of a Pit Bull puppy, you will also acquire many new responsibilities as well. One thing that all new owners should do is crate train their puppies. Crate training can be very beneficial to both owner and puppy when done correctly. Crate training will make ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/why-it-is-essential-to-crate-train-your-pit-bull-terrier-puppy-dog/% Breed specific legislation otherwise known as €œBSL€ has started to sweep the world. Germany, Canada, The United States, France, and England are among the major countries that have enacted some form of breed specific law that restricts or calls for a complete ban on several breeds from existing peacefully within ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/breed-specific-legislation-is-your-pit-bull-next/% Knowing exactly which dog food to buy for your Pit Bull terrier can be confusing. There are countless options available when you go to the store and many of them are very unhealthy choices. Dog food is offered in packets, cans, or large bags. Dog foods that are mass prepared ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/how-to-buy-the-right-dog-food-for-your-pit-bull-terrier/% The Staffordshire Bull Terrier presents an incredible mix of intelligence, courage, and tenacity tempered with a sweet affection for it€™s family. As a breed, it is often shrouded in myth and misconception about it€™s history and origin. Read on to learn the truth about where the Staffordshire Bull Terrier came ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/history-of-the-staffordshire-bull-terrier/% Pit Bulls tend to be very curious about their surroundings, and if you haven€™t already done so, you should dog proof your house to help keep him safe. There are many everyday household items that can be potentially deadly to your Pit Bull, things you may not even think about. ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/common-household-items-deadly-to-your-pit-bull-terrier-dog/% The following article will share with you three (3) tips you can use to curb behavior problems and keep your Pit Bull healthy too. Tip #1: K9 to 5. Work is a must. By work I mean something your Pit Bull must do in order to shed excess energy. A ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/3-quick-tips-to-keep-your-pit-bull-out-of-trouble-and-healthy-too/% In this article, we're going to go over a very basic dog training command known as "Off" or "Down". If you have a Pit Bull that loves to jump up on company and doesn't know the meaning of "Down", this article is for you. "Off" or "Down" simply tells your ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/teaching-your-pit-bull-terrier-the-off-dog-training-command/% There are certain rules that you should follow every single time you work on training your Pit Bull Terrier. One of these things is making sure that you are training him in an area where there aren't lots of distractions. Distractions can be an important tool used for training your ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/how-to-keep-your-pit-bulls-attention-while-dog-training/% The most troublesome and boring aspect of owning a pet pit bull according to most owners is training. Though boring, early obedience training for pit bulls is very essential, otherwise they may become disobedient and even aggressive. A poorly bred pit bull is often a danger to the people around ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/pitbull-training/% Pit bull puppies are adorable like any other puppy and are in great demand for adoption. These puppies may be of a variety of colors-black, white, beige, grey, even the rarer merle and silver and fetch a high price in the market. Puppies with red noses are also in great ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/pitbull-puppies/% Deciding to add a Pit Bull terrier to the family is a big step. You should have already done research on the breed to learn the characteristics that Pits possess, and you should have also decided on a male of female. Once you've tackled those hurdles, it is time for ... http://www.arepitbullsmean.com/2006/10/21/how-to-choose-a-healthy-pit-bull-puppy-stick-to-reputable-dog-breeders/%