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PItbull Respect

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Question
HI, Jennifer I just got an 8 week old pitbull and I see her in the mornings
for about an hour and from three to about 4:30 and 8 until we go to
sleep other wise shes at my girlfriends house. My question is if i keep
potty training her, sleeping with her, and feeding her Will she respect me
even if I don't see her as much right now

Answer
Yes, she will still be bonded to you, even if she doesn't see you all day.  The question of "respect" depends on how you raise her as the pack leader.  I also would not be allowing a dog to sleep in the bed if you want respect.  It is putting the dog on the same level as a human, it's better for a dog to sleep on the bedroom floor in a crate or on their dog bed when they get older.