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Pitbull puppies

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Question
OK im having some difficulty understanding them and what they want. I have them for two days now in my apartment. there about 4 to 6 weeks old not so sure cuz my friend gave them to me. I thought since there pups itll be easy but its crazy in here. its my first time. i feed them pedigree. Ok here come the questions. How do i know what they want when they cry? they cry alot. they fight each other alot, why? how do i know when to feed them? sometimes when there alone on the rug they scratch and act like some invisible person is bothering them. like the try to bite the air or themselves. ive been reading on how to train them. they like to bite alot sometimes they try and bite my feet or hands, why? what can i do? they dont know whats right duh but when i try to teach them it seems like they didnt even hear me. they dont respond to "no" or "ouch" pretty much nothing. They only respond to noises and thats about it. they pee and poop anywhere. what can i do to get a fixed pee and poop place. i need some imediate attention oh yeah they dont play with the toys i got them. like a small red ball, they bite it once or twice and then thats it. and they dont play fetch. is this all normal or what can i do. i dont want them to grow wild or bad. i want them to be family dogs. please HELP! :(

Answer
Wow, You scare me. You have too much to handle. Taking on 2 pitbull pups is too much for you. I am wondering if 1 pup is too much for you. You have no experience with puppys. I truely suggest getting rid of at least one of them. Pitbulls do much better single then in pairs anyways. I don't know their breeding, but if they come from agressive parents, that is handed down to the pups. Puppys are ALOT of work. Are they eating the food ok dry? If they are only 4 weeks, you may need to moisten it yet as they should still really be with the mother. Get a crate and a really good book on puppy raising. They are way too young to respond to any training. Don't expect them to be potty trained until 4 months old. There is no way I can answer all your questions--it would be a book, but puppies are like babies, helpless and they cry alot. They want food, attention, or water. Make sure they get lots of each. I really think its too much for you though.