People usually think that the more training they do with a young american bulldog the better the dog will become and that they will be able to do less training later.

Over training the young american bulldog pup and new dog may lead to different then desired affect.

When you first take your american bulldog puppy home he needs to learn the rules of the house - first one is that the toilet is outside. You can teach your american bulldog puppy at this young age how to sit, lay down, shake a paw and walk nicely on the leash.Teach him to sit and reward him for his attempts as well as for the success. This way learning will become fun for your american bulldog. Once the dog know how to sit you can teach him to sit beside you. At first he gets his reward for sitting and then later he gets it when he sits beside you.

Very important command to teach your dog is come. People usually call their dogs and then request them to sit. When your dogs comes when called celebrate that firs and reward him. If you keep asking more and more then the american bulldog will feel like he never does enough to get a reward. Remember to reward good behavior and to make sure your american bulldog understands what you want him to do first.

Bully and Feisty are getting big. They are both going for training classes.

Feisty is  trained here:  http://www.badenk9.com/phpv/courses.php

Baden K-9 also work and train dogs from other breeders/trainers. Baden K-9 is named after the city of Baden, Germany. Baden was home to the most elite K-9 training facility used during the second World War. It is the same training techniques used during that time, that Baden K-9 uses today.

Training at Baden may go against everything you have seen before or been taught, yet it works.
Come and see for yourself!

Bully is  trained here: http://www.jbdogschool.com/classcalendar.html

Puppy classes start teaching the basics needed for a well behaved family pet.   We believe in making training fun for both the dog and their owner, and use positive motivational training methods.  Puppies aged 10 to 20 weeks are welcome in this 6 week program (1 night per week.)   The prevention of puppy problems and finding workable solutions to problems that already exist like housebreaking, jumping up, barking, nipping, chewing and digging is another important aspect of the puppy classes.  The objective is to lay the foundation for a well socialized dog who is reliable and easy to control.  Instruction is easy to follow - kids are welcome to train their dogs too!

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Why Keep Your Dog Fit

Exercise is a key factor in the health and well-being of your dog. Fit dogs are more alert and content. They sleep better, have more energy, and experience fewer socialization problems. Active dogs also tend to live longer, with fewer health problems. Regular exercise helps dogs build strong bones, improves cardiovascular systems, and tones muscles.

Exercising your dog also benefits you at the same time!

How Long Should A Dog Walk Be?

A half hour walk twice a day should be sufficient for most dogs. Never push your pet beyond his or her capabilities

Starting Out

Be aware that dogs, like people, need time to get into shape and that weather conditions impact greatly on a dog’s abilities. Before starting an exercise program take your dog for a veterinary checkup. Also, pay close attention to your dog’s footpads. Care needs to be taken when walking on certain surfaces which can irritate, damage or be painful to your dog’s feet (for example, sharp-stoned gravel or hot pavement). Regularly check your dog’s footpads for excessive wear from walking on pavement and for cracking. In snowy conditions check for ice buildup between the toes.

Remember to start your exercise program slowly, and gradually build up the stamina of your dog. This is especially important if your dog is overweight, an older dog, or a puppy. Dogs, by nature, will loyally try to keep up with you even when their health is in danger. After walks be sure to provide shade and cool water on hot days, and warm, draft free housing in winter.

While walking your dog remember to “stoop and scoop” - it’s the law in most cities (and part of proper pet etiquette).

Keep your dog on leash during walks, unless you are in a designated area that allows dogs to run free.

Remember to make sure your dog has identification and is licensed.

You are responsible for the actions of your dog. Most dog bites occur to children under the age of 10 years old. A well socialized, neutered dog is less likely to bite.

Teach children to approach your dog safely. Follow these simple rules:

1. Make sure children ask permission to pet the dog - let them know that not all dogs are friendly!
   
2. Children should allow the dog to sniff their hand first. This prepares the dog (and the child) for contact.
   
3. Have the child pet the dog under the chin first. If the dog is comfortable the child can pet the dog along its back.

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Fiesty and Bully

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What are dog leash-free parks?
Areas of our public parks specially designated for leash-free dog activity. Usually fenced with double-gates to aid entry. A great way to socialize your dog with other dogs and people.

Why leash-free areas?
With the pace of life getting faster, and backyards getting smaller with increased housing density, it should come as no surprise that many dogs are getting less exercise. Leash-free areas can change that! According to the law dogs should be leashed at all time while in public.

While off-leash parks have been successful and work well there are precautions that any dog owner must take when you decide to use them. There are risks involved and these are clearly posted at the entrance to all parks along with the rules, which are strictly enforced. Please take a minute to read them, talk to your vet if you have further questions about the health issues and make sure you are well informed before you make the first visit to the park with your dog. It is always advisable to make the first visit at a quiet time. Midday during the week is the least busy and weekends and evenings are the busiest at all facilities. Let your dog get used to smaller groups first before exposing him to the large numbers of dogs that may be running loose. See how he reacts and then act accordingly. The facilities are a wonderful place to socialize your dog with other dogs but they are not for all dogs. If your dog doesn’t get along with the others, if he/she is intimidated and cowers, you may need to find a smaller play group for your pet. Many dog owners have come to the park with untrained dogs, seen how their dogs react and have opted to take them for obedience training. This is a benefit to all.

BENEFITS OF LEASH FREE PARKS:

• dogs can exercise safely off leash
• owners can meet other dog owners
• dogs can learn to socialize and play with other dogs of various breeds
• dog owners can learn about other dogs and training

CONCERNS FOR LEASH FREE PARKS

• potential dog fights
• potential dog bites
• spreading a disease
• some dogs may be intimidated by other dogs

If your dog is not spayed or neutered it may be harder to introduce him/her to other dogs. Make sure you start socializing process with the puppy and watch how your puppy interacts with other. As the dogs aproach each other watch their body language. Let them sniff each other and give a praise for nice greeting.

We must help our dogs learn how to cope and respond, in a healthy and acceptable manner, to new people, animals and places. It is important for all breeds but the most important for bully breed.

By exposing our dogs to different kinds of people, animals and environments, which involves everything from dog obedience classes to vet visits to walks to the park, we can help them develop confidence.

No matter when you adopt your dog, you can apply canine socialization principles to help him or her be a more stable, happy, trustworthy companion.

Socialization does not end at puppy hood. While the foundation for good behavior is laid during the first few months, good owners encourage and reinforce social skills and responsiveness to commands throughout the dog s life.

Veterinarians, dog trainers and other dog professionals urge new puppy owners to take their dogs to puppy classes and to provide other socializing experiences. Although this is excellent advice, a puppy class by 4 months of age or a basic training class at 6 months shouldn t be the end of a dog s social training.

Bring your puppy to the local leash free park and let it meet other dogs and people. Make sure you teach your puppy appropriate behavior. Watch for domination signals and make sure to step in if your dog plays to rough with smaller dogs.