I have been thinking about getting a bully breed dog. However I want to do research first so I know that the breed fits me and all that. Now I know that bully breeds need more training and a firmer hand then some other dogs, say retrievers for example. And now to the part of my question that is rather dumb I have to admit. I am a rather small person. I don麓t have all that much physical strength. I am worried that if the dog senses that it is stronger, it wont see me as alpha anymore and feel like it can be the leader instead. Since bully breeds do have a higher prey drive that worries me. I麓m not totally without muscle mass of course,but this is quite strong dogs we are talking about. So my question is, should I give up on getting a "bully" dog and get some other kind instead or can they be kept by people who are somewhat lacking in the muscle apartment?Should I get a bully breed dog even thought I麓m physically rather weak?
Energy levels are far more important than the breed. While bully breeds tend towards dominance more than other breeds, you can find dominance in any breed. The key is to pick a dog with low energy levels that shows submissive behaviors. If you do that, you will have no problem keeping the dog balanced and gentle. It's not about physical strength, it's energy and whether you can show calm leadership. I am not a big person...I'm strong, but not stronger than a large dog. However, I can control 4 or more dogs at once because I use my energy. If you decide to buy any of the bully breeds, you should definitely go with a reputable breeder. How will you know?
Look for a breeder that requires you to answer a questionaire. They should be showing and titling their dogs in something. Breed, obedience, field trials (for field type breeds), agility...something. They should be able to prove their dogs are the best of the best.
Their dogs should be OFA'd and screened for common genetic problems.
They should allow you to come and see their kennels, their dogs and how they keep the puppies.
Their dogs should be well socialized.
Make sure you meet the mother. Puppies take on 90% of the mother's temperament.
Ask questions...the breeder should encourage it.
Tell them about yourself and what you are looking for. Explain that you enjoy the breed, but need a puppy that is a lower energy, submissive type to match your lifestyle and personality. A good breeder should be able to show you puppies that meet that criteria.
Teach your puppy submissive behavior right from the start. Turn it on it's back and gently hold in that position. If it fights you, calmly hold until it stops struggling and then praise and release. Don't allow it to jump on you...ever....teach that praise and petting comes when all feet are on the ground and it's calm. Start teaching basic commands early...make it fun by giving a treat for compliance. Reward calmness, correct overly rambunctious behavior. do not allow the puppy to put it's mouth on you. Correct and offer a suitable toy instead. A dog should learn right away that teeth are not to touch humans. Don't worry...if you needed the protection...your dog will protect you. You just don't want a dog to learn to chew on you. Some of the nicest, most quiet docile dogs I've worked with were bully breeds. Some of the most aggressive dangerous dogs were retrievers and mixes. There is no one dog breed that is all one thing. Energy is what it's all about! I do commend you for doing some homework and recognizing where you might have a problem.
your physical body weight has nothing to do with it...as long as you can mentally handle the dog you will be fine..the best way to do that is by finding a professional trainer who has experience with bully breeds and know their stubborness. Let the trainer teach you on how to control the dog.Should I get a bully breed dog even thought I麓m physically rather weak?
The best muscle you need is your brain. The dogs respond to having respect for the owners, so if the dog respects you then the physical strength wouldn't matter.If you get a bully go to obedience classes, starting as a puppy at a puppy class and keep them up until you are sure you have full control.
I have three American Bullies. I'm only 16. These dogs are huge. I'm just very firm with commands and discipline them correctly. I'm very stern. I weigh only 100lbs and I'm 5'2. I'm pretty petite so you can imagine. It's not completely about strength but control. If you get obedience training and such, everything should be fine.Should I get a bully breed dog even thought I麓m physically rather weak?
well u can im 106 pounds and i can walk them i can get a 200 pound dog in to a tub by my self im little i dont have much muscle as long as the dog sees you a the pack leader u should have no problems
if you do then the dog will run all over you and that is not what you want. yu need to deal with what you can control and have that si the way it should be i wouldn't get something you cannot work with.
If you adopt a puppy, you will be able to establish being the authority figure. The dog will listen to you with good training.
I don't know where you live: parents/aparttment/ own your own home...
vicious dogs (bully breed dog) are dificult to own.
Check with apartment complex regs/parents homeowners insurance list of vicious dogs... Your parents can lose their homeowners insurance if the company has that breed of dog "banned" or you can get kicked out of an apartment.
I made a vow to myself today... If I ever get rich, I plan on doing everything possible to get these rules and regulations overturned. Its discremenation. Its basically the same as saying one race of humans like blacks or mexicans or those damn white people are bad and should be banned from certain things because of a few bad humans.
It should be looked at and regulated by bite records with the police not certain breeds.
Just gotta get that $$$$$$$$$
If you get a well bred one and properly train it, you shouldn't have any problem.
Just be sure to buy from someone who competes or shows their dogs and breeds for temperament. You want a mellower dog that's not a super work driven dog, but rather a family style dog. Each litter will have a few of each and the breeder will be able to match you appropriately.
Yes, many bully breeds are animal aggressive and have high prey drives. But, proper breeding, proper socialization, and proper training can help you control this impulse or even remove it from the equation.
With a properly trained bully, all you should need to control him is a firm command and the reminder of the collar.
okay heres what i think.
i believe that you should have a smaller dog than a bully dog. not like a yip yip i wanna kick you dog. but like a medium size dog.
i say this because i have a huge dog, a pure bred german shepard, and i am barely 5'4''. my dog is hard to handle when it comes to walking him and well, he attacks just about any one that comes within a 5 foot radius of me.
so if you are still looking to get a bully dog, then good luck handling him. and get him trained. i tried that with my dog, it didn't work to well for me, and we had to drop out of the class, because my dog attacked all of the dogs. but still do it. it will be soooo much help.
good luck!
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