Adopting a Pitbull can be a very rewarding experience or it can be a disaster. You should investigate any breed before you agree to take it into your care. Know its personality and be prepared.
Before you adopt a Pitbull, ask questions about its disposition. Ask about any problems that may have come to light. Ask about its interaction with other animals. Know that unexpected problems can arise. If you are adopting from an animal shelter, the pet may not have been there long enough to show a negative trait you may encounter. Like any other relationship, there could be problems that will arise that you weren’t prepared for, but education is the key.
You may think adopting a puppy is best since it has not had much time to acquire a background. But puppies can be rambunctious, more energetic, more headstrong, and more apt to cause scrapes and bites with its sharp teeth and over-energetic play. While it is still worth the effort is a puppy is what you have your heart set on, don’t discard the joy of acquiring an older dog. Older dogs have outgrown the chewing stage, are more mature and settled in most cases, and may have even already had some worthwhile training. It’s an even bigger plus if the dog has shown signs that it’s housebroken or has already been spayed or neutered.
Whether older or younger, the Pitbull is a joy and will be loyal and dedicated to the person who is loyal and dedicated to it. With time and patience, there is a great possibility that even an older dog can learn that you are its new friend and pose no threat.
If you want a bulldog just to impress people, you should rethink your reasoning. The dog deserves better. It is a living, breathing, feeling being that deserves as much love and care as it is capable of giving. This is especially true if the Pitbull was sent to an animal shelter because of neglect or abuse or just out of necessity because of a move.
You must also consider that your Pitbull deserves to be protected from those who do not understand or appreciate its worth. Having a 6’ privacy fence, beware of dog signs posted at entrances, outdoor housing that protects from the elements are all good ideas. If someone can’t readily see your pet, they are less likely to tease it or try to slip it something it doesn’t need.
Adopting a pet from an animal shelter may mean more work to try to undo some of the negative effects of the animal’s previous life. But sometimes saving an animal from tragedy will gain a deep loyal from the animal because it knows you are the rescuer. Patience is essential when adopting a pet. It is possible that some habits won’t be broken, and you’ll need to accept them.
But whether you are adopting a Pitbull or buying a pup from a breeder, you won’t know the animal’s true personality until you’ve given it time to show. Just because it may come from a breeder doesn’t guarantee perfection.
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