For pitbulls that have already learned the value of ignoring their owner, some retraining is definitely in order. It is vital that every pitbull respond to the “come here” command, for the safety of both humans and pitbulls alike. This is the pitbull training tips that I am sharing today.

One thing to avoid is following the “come here” command with unpleasant activities. Calling the pitbull, and then immediately giving him a bath, clipping his nails, taking him to the vet, etc. will quickly teach the pitbull that coming to the owner has negative consequences. It is best to ask the pitbull to come and then play with him, feed him, walk him or engage in other fun activities. If you do need to take your pitbull to the vet, bathe him, etc. be sure to allow some time to pass so the pitbull does not associate the “come here” command with the bad experience.

It is important to remember that pitbulls are constantly learning, whether a formal training session is in process or not. Your pitbull is always learning something from you, whether good or bad. It is therefore important to make every interaction with your pitbull a positive one.

When teaching the pitbull to come on command, it is vital that the pitbull be consistently rewarded every single time he does as the owner wants. A reward can be as simple as a pat on the head, a “good boy” or a scratch behind the ears. Of course, treat based rewards are appreciated as well, and many pitbulls are highly food motivated and respond quickly to this type of training. The key is to be consistent. The pitbull should get some kind of reward, whether it be praise, a toy, or a treat, every time he appears at the owners side when called.

Hopefully you enjoy this pitbull training tips.