Raising two males - Page 3

I am raising two male puppies and disagree it can't be done. This is like saying ALL PITBULLS are BAD. That is not so it's all in hour an animal is raised. You bassically have to insert yourself into the puppies lives, and let them know that you are the dominate one. That they DO have to listen to you. My boys are wonderful little boys, they are at 3 months, they listen and are allready house broken. One is very assure of himself, The other is not, but they also reverse these roles. HOWEVER when one is unsure he watches the other lead. And when he does it, the other knows it's ok, and tries to also do it. It has made house breaking VERY easy. The puppies have made little to VERY few accidents in the house, and have allready learned some simple commands, sit. come. NO. And they LOVe my Fiance and I, both. and listen very intently. So it can be done. Just make sure you let them know WHO is boss, and who the ALPHA is. GOOD LUCK

I am currently raising not a male - male pair of APBTs, but female - male pair. I have found that now that they are adolescents that they definitely need strong direction, as to who is pack leader, and that would be me. The female definitely is a bitch, and has accepted the next position of hierarchy in the pack. You will be able to determine this hierarchy by observing their behavior. Now, that they have reached 10 months of age, I find that I am doing double duty. There is much truth in a TIRED pit bull is a HAPPY pit bull. I am either exercising their bodies, and/or their minds. If I don't, I find that I am keeping the female from firing up on the male. I realize from my studies both thru research and personal experience, that I will never be able to leave them alone together and unattended, YOU NEVER KNOW WITH ANOTHER DOG. During this time, they must be always be physically separated, as there is always that chance...lets face it is a genetic thing with dog aggression. Thru observation you will be able to read their looks, facial and body, as to their moods, and tolerance level toward their canine companions. Needless to say, there is always two of everything, double the cost. The more exhausted they are, from obedience training, or excercising (I have purchased a Dog treadmill to help in this endeavor), the more docile they are toward each other. Most importantly, they are an extremely hyper active breed, and therefore, exercise is critical as, A TIRED PIT BULL IS A GOOD PIT BULL. You must always remain cognizant that due to genetics, there is always that chance that they will go off on each other. As a result, you must take all of the necessary precautions to minimize this risk, but also be prepared should and when it happens. And as a responsible APBT owner, it is imperative that you train them well, as they are held to a higher standard than other breeds, regarding acceptable behavior. My female has received her AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification, and am working on it with the male. It is your responsibility as an APBT owner to help propogate the feeling of, "pet me, love me, don't ban me." In closing, hang on for a wild, busy, often entertaining ride.

Ya this would work! Golden retrivers are really nice! Get them neutered just in case.

yes,

I would also say that thats an challenge but it is rather a matter of luck and and it depends which dogs they are but i wouldnt see any big troubles in your case!

get them neatured it less likely thell lift there leg and also they WILL HUMP EACH OTHER IF YOU GET THEM NEAUTERD. Acually they hump everything but hey youll learn right!!