# gettin a pitbull: protips? UPDATE: PICS **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 13, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823 "2012-06-13T15:34:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/1 "2012-06-13T15:34:12Z")
GF’s extended family rescued a pitbull off the side of the road. Has been trying to get us to take her in. They had her spayed and got all of her shots up to date. Is good around kids and other animals, is housebroken, is ok in a crate during the day, walks on a leash just fine, doesnt bark much, looks super adorable, they think shes about 1.5 years old… What do I have to watch out for? Anything to know ahead of time? LZ, lookin your way here… UPDATE: Got her this weekend. ![http://i.imgur.com/XPmHE.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/XPmHE.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/xszUv.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/xszUv.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/DeoCc.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/DeoCc.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/nEILf.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/nEILf.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/Bqnym.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/Bqnym.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/2 "2012-06-13T15:45:43Z")
My pit bull eats too fast and pukes, so I got him a special bowl to slow him down. ---------- Post added at 06:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:44 PM ---------- Watch out for its tail, they really whip them fast and it hurts, especially in the face. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/3 "2012-06-13T17:18:25Z")
Murder dog! You have any other animals cat etc? Has it killed any small children yet? I would probably take it to an obedience class I know some places that special in pitbulls…I would make sure your able to give it lots of exercise take it running/walking etc that will help curve any issues. If you can keep it social with other dogs that is also a plus I crate 2 of my pitbulls if im out for an extended time and 1 stays out…Most dogs don’t mind being a crate we ended up crateing the two because they end up getting into random things. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/4 "2012-06-13T18:53:35Z")
2 most important things: -Tons of exercise. -Consistently socialize with other dogs and people. (Sounds like this won’t be a problem at all with this dog, though.) Other than that, it’s a dog like any other. Be good to it. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/5 "2012-06-13T18:59:27Z")
You can get past a dog, no one fucks with a lion. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/6 "2012-06-14T06:54:29Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Murder dog! > > You have any other animals cat etc? > > Has it killed any small children yet? > > I would probably take it to an obedience class I know some places that special in pitbulls…I would make sure your able to give it lots of exercise take it running/walking etc that will help curve any issues. > > If you can keep it social with other dogs that is also a plus > > I crate 2 of my pitbulls if im out for an extended time and 1 stays out…Most dogs don’t mind being a crate we ended up crateing the two because they end up getting into random things. I dont have any cats, but it currently lives in a house with cats just fine. Hasnt killed any kids that i know of, but if is has they probably deserved it. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/7 "2012-06-14T07:01:21Z")
If else fails get two more to keep her company ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/8 "2012-06-14T07:08:22Z")
Bully breeds usually need too much attention for my taste. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/9 "2012-06-14T07:10:59Z")
Yea they really want to be part of the family ---
**Author:** ![oneslowdsm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8491ac/32.png) [@oneslowdsm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oneslowdsm)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/10 "2012-06-14T08:22:14Z")
I have owned my pit for 7 years not and can not speak highly enough about this breed! He is the most loving playful dog ever. Yes they require A TON OF ATTENTION, but its worth it and you will learn to just treat him/her as a child lol. Mine loves cats and really loves other dogs but…honestly the small ankle biters sometimes scare the living shit out of him. Be prepared to have your bed taken over and your pillow. Best of luck to you I hope you choose to get him! ---
**Author:** ![OriginalSterm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/originalsterm/32/4964_2.png) [@OriginalSterm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OriginalSterm)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/11 "2012-06-14T08:27:05Z")
Bullet proof vest for the dog? Cops like to freak out and shoot them for no apparent reason, at least in Rochester… ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/12 "2012-06-14T09:21:39Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > 2 most important things: > -Tons of exercise. > -Consistently socialize with other dogs and people. (Sounds like this won’t be a problem at all with this dog, though.) > > Other than that, it’s a dog like any other. Be good to it. :tup: ^^ +1 and I really recommend having a fenced in yard. These dogs should really be getting 2-3 miles worth of walk per day or equivalent exercise (fetch with a ball etc) or they will find ways to amuse themselves which are often destructive or escapist. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/13 "2012-06-14T09:57:04Z")
Make sure you check with your landlord and whatever relevant insurance you might have. Renter’s, umbrella… ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/14 "2012-06-14T10:01:52Z")
ProTip: Don’t get a muderdog! ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/15 "2012-06-14T10:05:16Z")
Did they have the dog for only 9 months and are they making you pay them a $150 relocation fee for the dog? ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/16 "2012-06-14T11:18:23Z")
> [@Gus](#): > > Did they have the dog for only 9 months and are they making you pay them a $150 relocation fee for the dog? I see what you did there ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/17 "2012-06-14T17:43:34Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Make sure you check with your landlord and whatever relevant insurance you might have. Renter’s, umbrella… His land lord is a real fggt. ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/18 "2012-06-14T18:51:24Z")
My dog follows me around everywhere like attached to the hip. I could just look at him and his tail wags. I don’t give him as muh exercise as stated above and he seems to be pretty good with that. He is 7 years old, I tried to get him to swim today although he doesn’t like it, he did pretty good lol he is asleep right now. ![http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m81/pitbull14218/cee2cd6d.jpg](http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m81/pitbull14218/cee2cd6d.jpg) Also the watch out for the tails my dog whips it into everything and it sounds painful but it actually seems more like he has no feeling in it due to the way he whips it into doors and basically anything and everything. I’ve owned him around 7years and he finally got a cut on it a couple weeks ago and he slung blood everywhere all over my pants and everything… I mean he gets so excited when you walk through the door and he wags his tail so hard and fast, you can’t keep a happy dog from being happy and excited… Did this for a couple weeks straight too, but the blood never stains. I guess this is why some people have the tails removed. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/19 "2012-06-14T22:02:01Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > His land lord is a real fggt. :word: ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823/20 "2012-06-14T22:08:07Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > His land lord is a real fggt. > [@Joe](#): > > :word: Yeah. Guy can’t even get him a working bathroom sink! I want a puppy but don’t get one because I am too selfish with my free time. #firstworldproblems [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gettin-a-pitbull-protips-update-pics/223823.md?page=2)