Pit Bull Terrier Dog Training: Lessons From An Expert

The number one, most basic dog training command is sit and come.
Teaching your American Pit Bull Terrier these two commands is
extremely important for him to learn. Both of these basic
obedience training commands are used for many different reasons
such as in competition or dog show and keeping him behaved when
you have company. When walking your Pit Bull off leash, you
expect him to come to you when called, not run around the park
with you chasing after him shouting at him to “come back here!”.
When I see this (and I do all the time), it just makes me laugh.

Teaching your Pit Bull Terrier how to come isn’t difficult, it
simply requires repetition. All dogs learn by repeating the
desired activity over and over again. The easiest way to get
your Pitbull to come is to hold a toy in one hand and a treat in
the other. When you are in the yard simply walk away from him,
holding out the toy and excitingly calling him to you. When your
well-behaved Pit Bull comes to you, give him the treat! Make
sure to be consistent and always use the exact same training
commands that you are going to use in the future. Repeating this
several times a day is an excellent way to teach him, but
remember to use lots of long breaks between training sessions so
he doesn’t get bored and don’t forget to reward him with those
doggie treats.

Getting your Pit to sit could prove to be slightly harder but
again, is still only basic dog training that anyone can do. Once
you have mastered the come command, call your Pit over to you,
place your hand on the end of his back and roll right over his
rump and into the back of his legs, giving the “sit” command
while gently pushing his legs forward. When he sits properly,
give your Pitbull a treat and lots of praise. If you would like
him to sit for a longer period of time, simply delay the treat
and praise, tell him to “stay”, and take your time bending down
to him to deliver the treat.

Basic dog training for your Pit is very simple and effective.
Please remember to keep the exercise fun for both you and your
dog and keep in mind that a training session shouldn’t last for
hours and hours, keep them short. Lastly, don’t forget to reward
your obedient Pit for all of his hard work!