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About Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
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Expertise
If this is a question that is not specific to Pit Bulls as a breed, it can also be placed in another category, like dogs, dog training, dog behavior, etc. I can answer questions on dogs, and I have specific knowledge of Pit Bulls as a breed. I can answer questions on various types of training (protection training, pet training, competition, sport), behavior issues (aggression, housebreaking, etc), problem solving, how to choose a dog, Pit Bull rescue, breeds and breed history, pedigrees, genetics, some heath/veterinary, homeopathy, natural rearing, and any questions on nutrition or supplements. I like to give honesty from my experience and knowledge, and creative solutions to problems.

Experience
I am a Professional Dog Trainer and Behaviorist in Chicago, IL. I have owned Pit Bulls for 7 years, including rescuing and fostering Pits, and I have trained many clients' Pit Bulls myself. They are great dogs and do not deserve the negative stigma that some people give them. I have experience with all breeds of dogs, and specifically more with working breeds. I have been around dogs all my life and have studied dogs in both behavioral research and theory, as well as hands-on. I have personally obedience trained hundreds of dogs for clients. I tend to stay away from un-balanced training or "trendy" training (such as "purely positive") that does not fix problems but wastes time and causes owners to give up on their dogs. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all. A balanced technique uses positive reinforcement as well as corrections, with an understanding of the individual dog. It is not about "methods", it is about reading dogs, truly understanding them, and getting concrete results in a humane way. I have learned much from other highly respected trainers. I have fixed behavioral problems in all types of pets for clients, as well as competing with my own dogs. I also do rescue and train those dogs as well. I also have experience in holistic health care for dogs, including raw diets, nutrition, and homeopathic remedies.

Publications
http://www.examiner.com/x-7848-Chicago-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.DynamicDogsChicago.com/articles

Education/Credentials
I have personal and professional experience owning and training Pit Bulls.

   

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natural rearing11/13/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: What is natural rearing? Also how do I introduce my 3yr male to weight pulling, since his papers ...
  A: Natural rearing is something some breeders are into, where dogs are raised naturally and vax free, ...
Help11/12/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: I just purchased a red red nose pitbull male named Neptune born sometime in august(previous owner ...
  A: Even BYBs or bad breeders do have registered (or registerable) dogs, it is not a mark of quality. A ...
Pit Pet Training11/8/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: Harley is 6 months old and gets so excited she constantly jumps up on people and bites at their arms ...
  A: This type of behavior is cute when dogs are puppies, but leads to a wild dog who nobody will want to ...
pitbulls as pets11/7/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: I was just wondering whether it would be a good idea fo me to get a pitbull. I have 2 children simon ...
  A: It is not just the breed, it's the individual dog. Labs are known for being great pets and gentle. ...
Red nose pit bull mange9/18/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: I recently took my pitbull to the vet and was given mitaban and antibiotics for mites that they ...
  A: The mitaban was a one-time dip, I assume. The vet should have first taken a skin scraping to ...
female pitts can have periods?7/31/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: is it true females pitts can have a period like a human female?
  A: Pit Bulls are physically the same as other dogs- they do go into heat twice a year. It lasts around ...
4th of July Puppies!7/29/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: My boyfriend and I have two beautiful Pit Bulls. Our female just had puppies on the Fourth of July, ...
  A: By the 4th week weaning usually begins, where the pups get denied by mother dog and start also ...
Breeding of my Pitt6/26/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: I heard that if you breed your dog too early it can stunt their growth..Is this true? and at what ...
  A: Most dogs are not bred before 2 years of age. If they are bred too young, the puppies can have ...
my pit's hip's5/11/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: my pup is aprox.17months,as he's been growing I've noticed sometimes his hips and back legs look as ...
  A: You can't feel it yourself, but dogs can show signs of it affecting them. Signs of hip dysplasia ...
Blue Pit5/10/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: I have an 6 month old Blue nose and would like to know the ideal weight she should be. Right now ...
  A: Cannot say, because I cannot see your dog & Pit Bulls vary in size greatly. Blue is just a color, ...
pitbull5/7/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: how do I know when im ready to breed my pitball? she is 1 year old and she had her first cycle in ...
  A: My opinion is that nobody should be breeding Pit Bulls right now because they are overpopulated. ...
Pit Bull size5/6/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: My wife and I adopted a Pit bull puppy who was 4 to 5 months old on Feb. 14th and he weighed 39 ...
  A: Yes, he is around 7-8 months old and still growing. Pit Bulls are usually at full height by 10 ...
RE: MY FEMALE PIT5/4/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: My 1 1/2 female pit was in heat about 4 weeks ago and I have a male also..I dont know if she was hit ...
  A: There is an overpopulation of Pit Bulls, too many people are breeding them or allowing them to breed ...
Advice for a friend (young pitbull)3/7/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: Your advice if you will.. I'm considering rescuing a young bitch, she really needs a good home. ...
  A: See if she is too far along to be spayed still. They can do a spay/abort. If you get her, will you ...
feeding my sweet girl3/5/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: I recently had my pit bull stolen from me. I called the police and filed a report. They found her 6 ...
  A: Wow, that is so awesome that you got her back. For her skin, you can give her a fish oil capsule ...
8 week female pit bull watery stool3/3/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: I read previously about another person having a puppy pit who had watery stool - so does mine. You ...
  A: I wasn't me who mentioned grass. If your dog has watery stool, it could be several things. She ...
papers for pits3/3/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: i have a boy and girl pit bull. they are about 18 mo. and i am almost certain that my bitch is ...
  A: No. Kennel Club Registries require that both parents be registered for the puppies to be ...
my pitbull3/2/2009Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: my pitbull is 2 and a half months old and i still haven given her her shots but i keep her inside ...
  A: It is a very bad idea to keep your dog inside all the time, for behavioral and development reasons. ...
allergies11/11/2008Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: My pit is 8 months (Shelbe) old and she always has eye gunk, my husband believes it to be allergies ...
  A: You might want to ask your vet. She may need eye drops, or have inverted eyelashes that are rubbing ...
my dog10/27/2008Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: im a first time dog owner...i am going to be getting my puppy in about 2 more weeks as it will be 6 ...
  A: He looks like what you said- mostly Rottweiler, he has that body style. 6 weeks old is too young to ...
PItbull Respect10/13/2008Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: Jennifer I just got an 8 week old pitbull and I see her in the mornings for about an hour and from ...
  A: Yes, she will still be bonded to you, even if she doesn't see you all day. The question of ...
pitbulls10/9/2008Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: How do I make my blue nose more aggressive??? he is a little to friendly with strangers.
  A: Pit Bulls are supposed to be friendly. You do not make your dog aggressive to strangers, that is a ...
5 WEEK OLD PITBULL10/8/2008Chicago Pit Bull Trainer: Jennifer
  Q: I just got 2 5 week old puppies pits. Today one appears sick and has yellow diarrhea like stools. I ...
  A: At 5 weeks the puppies should still be with their mother. At this age they are just weaning. ...
pitbull skin irritated9/13/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: my pitbull is about 1 1/2 . male american/brindle mix. he started scratching and itching excessively ...
  A: Your vet will say that it is a good food but it is not...It is just a fair food. The Beneful food ...
nine month old girl pitbulls - NuVET and Salmon oil will be great for the shedding....9/11/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I am a first time owner of two girl pit bulls and one has a shedding problem. What can I do to help ...
  A: Have you tried some Salmon oil - add this to the food each day - Get the pure Salmon oil - you can ...
my pitbull9/6/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: my pit just had puppies about a week ago and today she has the shakes, normally she doesn't do that ...
  A: Well Pedigree is not the greatest food...How about you get some Innova Evo for this new mom. You ...
my pitbull9/6/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: my pit just had puppies about a week ago and today she has the shakes, normally she doesn't do that ...
  A: .. ? Just think you may need to take her in.... It could be serious... sorry, She needs to have ...
what should i feed him?9/2/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: i am a first time pitbull owner and cody is only 7 weeks . i want to get him montego classic dog ...
  A: ~~~~~here is the link: http://www.montegoclassic.co.za/pages/puppy.html The Montego classic does ...
Hey9/2/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I have 6mth old gatior pit, that sneezes a lot, and he was losing his fur and scratching til his fur ...
  A: ..and your dog's pain, too! Yes, we can do some supplements for this boy - I am sure I can help and ...
Pitbull hair and skin problem8/31/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: ok so i have a 8 month pit bull pure breed and for the last month or 2 his fur just keeps falling ...
  A: First, I want you to take him to the vet for a check up. Make sure he doesn't have mange... Your ...
Pit Bull Rash8/31/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I found a few abandoned and emaciated pit bulls a couple of weeks ago (2 puppies and an adult)on my ...
  A: Wynne - Oh, it was so nice of you to take this boy in! Is there any way you can call around and ask ...
Stinky Stinky Gas8/29/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I have an Adult Pit that has excessive gas. I've given him From diamond chicken and Rice - Royal ...
  A: Make sure he is on a good food - give him one that has no grains like Innova EVO or Wellness CORE. ...
rash & breasts8/28/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: she is 1 and already had puppies. she stopped breast feeding about 4 weeks ago and is all dryed up. ...
  A: As for the rash, it may be yeast and you can use some supplements for this: Give her some benadryl ...
Rash,fur loss,sores on legs8/26/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I have an 8 month blue pit bull named Diesel. He had a rash on his belly I took him to vet. They ...
  A: you can put him on some supplements to help him heal... Here are my suggestions: 1. Please feed ...
what is a good puppy food8/23/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: my puppy is six weeks old and I'm feeding him nature's recipe large breed puppy is that food good or ...
  A: Natures Recipe is a very good food. Yes, that is fine for your new large breed pup. You may also ...
pitbull puppy8/22/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: HEY I HAVE A A PITBULL PUPPY THAT WAS BORN ON JULY 8 2008 ITS ABOUT A MONTH AND A COUPLE WEEKS OLD ...
  A: Don't put the pup on milk....Hard to digest. YOU can add some teaspoons full of Low fat cottage ...
breeding age for a male pit.8/20/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: I have a 11 month old blue pit. I have people asking me all the time if i want to mate him. What is ...
  A: .. You may want to take this over to the Breeding and Whelping experts. They may be able to give you ...
pit hair loss8/19/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: We moved from Stafford va witch has city water to Bealeton va witch has well water 3 months ago ...
  A: Ok, here is a plan for your kid...Yes, tea tree oil is fine on pets but not full strength. YOU can ...
pit bull skin8/19/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: My puppy is 2 and a half months old. He is a pit bull and he has small blisters on his skin. What ...
  A: That could be the problem with your brothers dog...???? I have some supplements that may help? ...
is it safe to breed at 8 months8/18/2008Marie Peppers
  Q: my red nose pit is almost 8 months old. she started bleeding last night. i have always heard that ...
  A: You need to wait until she is at least 18 months old. Around that time her body will be mature and ...

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