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| Subject | Date Asked |
| changing my dogs diet | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old red nose American Pit bull, Rocky. About 2 weeks age Rocky had his first ... A: I am not sure what diets help specifically with seizures, I am not a vet, but I've heard that ... | |
| My pit bull is losing hair again. | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: Well, I have a eight month old pit bull. I got her from my boyfriends uncle. When she was a puppy ... A: You'd have to ask the vet. it could be some sort of mange or mites, they may need to do a skin ... | |
| Female Pitbull bumps | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: We have a female pitbull, that always has these little bumps all over her skin, they itch her ... A: You should consult with your vet about the prednisone. Dogs can be allergic to many things (grass, ... | |
| natural rearing | 11/13/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| Help | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 Training | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 pets | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 mange | 9/18/2009 |
| 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? | 7/31/2009 |
| 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! | 7/29/2009 |
| 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 Pitt | 6/26/2009 |
| 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's | 5/11/2009 |
| 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 Pit | 5/10/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| pitbull | 5/7/2009 |
| 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 size | 5/6/2009 |
| 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 PIT | 5/4/2009 |
| 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) | 3/7/2009 |
| 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 girl | 3/5/2009 |
| 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 stool | 3/3/2009 |
| 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 pits | 3/3/2009 |
| 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 pitbull | 3/2/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| allergies | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 dog | 10/27/2008 |
| 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 Respect | 10/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| pitbulls | 10/9/2008 |
| 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 PITBULL | 10/8/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
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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