Guidance for Responsible

Ownership

woman in gray shirt sitting on brown couch beside brown long coated dog
woman in gray shirt sitting on brown couch beside brown long coated dog
black white and brown short coated dog
black white and brown short coated dog
white and brown short coated dog on brown bear plush toy
white and brown short coated dog on brown bear plush toy
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Training Your Dog at Home

Before we start talking about how to train your dog, let's first get a grasp of the fundamentals. There are lots of ideas out there about the right way to teach a dog, so at Rover, we thought it'd be useful to give you some background on each method. Once you've decided which training method suits you best, we'll talk about how to understand what your dog is saying through their body language. And to top it off, we've got a list of handy gear that can make training a whole lot simpler.

Dog Training Supplies and Gear: 7 Essential Training Must-Haves
Chapter 2: Welcoming a Dog Into Your Home

Whether you brought home a puppy or an adult dog, there are several things to consider to make it a smooth transition. Though they have some overlapping items, puppies in particular may have a few additional needs like potty training or learning how to sleep through the night. This section covers the basics of bringing a dog home and the suggested training to help it go smoothly.

brown short coated puppy on brown wicker basket
brown short coated puppy on brown wicker basket
black and tan german shepherd and brown and black german shepherd mix dogs on brown field
black and tan german shepherd and brown and black german shepherd mix dogs on brown field
Welcoming an adult dog
brown and white American Pit Bull Terrier puppy
brown and white American Pit Bull Terrier puppy
Introducing your dog to pets and kids
Welcoming a new puppy!
Learn Potty Training
Chapter 3: Necessities

In the next part of teaching your dog, we'll help you with potty, leash, and crate training. These are important for making both you and your pup comfortable. It's about showing them what you want so they can feel relaxed at home and when you're out together. Let's start!

white and brown long coated small dog on green textile
white and brown long coated small dog on green textile
a brown and white dog inside of a cage
a brown and white dog inside of a cage
black short coated dog with blue collar
black short coated dog with blue collar
Leash Training for adult dogs
Puppy Crate Training
brown short coated dog lying on green metal cage
brown short coated dog lying on green metal cage
woman walking with two dogs
woman walking with two dogs
a woman kissing her dog on the cheek
a woman kissing her dog on the cheek
Crate Training your adult dog
Puppy Leash Training
Teaching dogs their name

ABOUT PITBULL TRAINER


We're not here to drag your Pitbull to obedience, we're here to inspire you to guide your Pitbull to their training goals.

If you're uncertain about your Pitbull's training objectives or unsure where to begin on their journey, come in and chat with one of our certified Pitbull trainers. They'll assist you in crafting a personalized training plan tailored to your Pitbull's needs and abilities.

a dog sitting looking at the camera
a dog sitting looking at the camera

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