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HOLY FUCK!!! Please pardon my french, but I just got a new dog about 3 weeks ago. He's a full-blooded pit bull. He's very lovable, loves attention, and is a very beautiful dog. He's been doing better and better each day with the potty training, etc... He's 5 months old. He's chewed a couple of insignificant things over the last couple of weeks... nothing serious.

I come home tonight after going out to eat, and he's chewed a floor vent, an indian vase I had by the fireplace, and has RIPPED ABOUT A 4 FOOT SECTION OF MY FAMILY ROOM CARPET!!! FUCK!!!!!!!!! He's shredded it big time. I grabbed that fucker, shoved his face in it, and whipped his ASS!!! I am SOOOOO fucking pissed right now. I'll probably have to replace a 25 x 30 foot piece of carpet now because of that little bastard!!!


FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just be happy this damage wasn't done to something living. And beating an animal like that isn't the best way to handle it.

ceramic tile is better for pet owners

How's the new truck?

The Sushi Hunter wrote:Just be happy this damage wasn't done to something living. And beating an animal like that isn't the best way to handle it.

When I say "Whipped his ass", I didn't mean it literally! I grabbed him by the collar, shoved his nose down to it and swatted his ass. I would never punch or kick an animal! You aren't one of those people that think it's wrong to spank a child are you?

Angel wrote:How's the new truck?

Maybe I'll use it to run his ass over!

So what prompted you to get this specific type of dog anyways?

G.I.Jim wrote:You aren't one of those people that think it's wrong to spank a child are you?

No, but beating up animals for doing something wrong is to me like beating up a retard for doing something wrong. They both don't really know any better so you can't blame them for doing the wrong thing. In your situation, good luck and get used to lots of issues in regards to what you have.

The Sushi Hunter wrote:So what prompted you to get this specific type of dog anyways?

He belonged to my brother-in-law who owns a farm. He wanted to get rid of him because he was killing his chickens. We weren't looking for a dog, because we have a 9 year old chow who is the sweetest dog on the planet. My wife fell in love with him when she saw him though, and said she wanted to try keeping him.

We JUST paid $175 for a vet bill to have him fixed! We've bought him toys, new collar, food, a bed, etc... I'm so aggravated right now, that I don't know if I should keep him or take him back! We can take him back there anytime (that was part of the deal), but I haven't even talked to my wife about it yet. She's at a party, and I can't WAIT for her to see this shit! She's the one who wanted him... not me.

G.I.Jim wrote:

The Sushi Hunter wrote:So what prompted you to get this specific type of dog anyways?

He belonged to my brother-in-law who owns a farm. He wanted to get rid of him because he was killing his chickens. We weren't looking for a dog, because we have a 9 year old chow who is the sweetest dog on the planet. My wife fell in love with him when she saw him though, and said she wanted to try keeping him.

We JUST paid $175 for a vet bill to have him fixed! We've bought him toys, new collar, food, a bed, etc... I'm so aggravated right now, that I don't know if I should keep him or take him back! We can take him back there anytime (that was part of the deal), but I haven't even talked to my wife about it yet. She's at a party, and I can't WAIT for her to see this shit! She's the one who wanted him... not me.

I bet your wife is going to as pissed as you are.

If he is only five months, he is still teething probably. Most breeds chew anything up till the time they're 8 or 9 months old. Is he small enough to put a crate over while you go out? That's what most people use for pits until they get them trained.

Hey, Jimbo, be a sweetie and take out some of the !'s in your original post so we don't have to scroll to the right to read.

Kthanks! Love ya!

I see some bad stuff coming up on the future with these two dogs in the same house. First off if the pit bull is killing chickens that should be a good indication of a bad habit and more to come from it. Secondly, a Chow is very protective of one owner. Chow's usually only bond with one person. This new dog in your house could be a problem for the Chow. Maybe it would be a good idea to look into characteristics of dogs before getting a few living under the same roof. That's the way it is when you put together a salt water tank, you have to make a determination what fish get along and which ones don't before getting them in the same tank. You wouldn't want to put a clown trigger in a tank with "nemo" (clownfish), if you know what I mean. Same goes for dogs.

Babyblue wrote:

G.I.Jim wrote:

The Sushi Hunter wrote:So what prompted you to get this specific type of dog anyways?

He belonged to my brother-in-law who owns a farm. He wanted to get rid of him because he was killing his chickens. We weren't looking for a dog, because we have a 9 year old chow who is the sweetest dog on the planet. My wife fell in love with him when she saw him though, and said she wanted to try keeping him.

We JUST paid $175 for a vet bill to have him fixed! We've bought him toys, new collar, food, a bed, etc... I'm so aggravated right now, that I don't know if I should keep him or take him back! We can take him back there anytime (that was part of the deal), but I haven't even talked to my wife about it yet. She's at a party, and I can't WAIT for her to see this shit! She's the one who wanted him... not me.

I bet your wife is going to as pissed as you are.

Well I've been saying that I wanted hard wood floors... I took leave all week next week to burn some days, so I guess I know what I'll be doing now.

You need to call the Dog Whisperer before you have a dead chow to contend with.

G.I.Jim wrote:Well I've been saying that I wanted hard wood floors...

Yeah, and you'll get tired of hearing the dogs scratching up your floors as they run around. It's going to get old.

Angel wrote:Hey, Jimbo, be a sweetie and take out some of the !'s in your original post so we don't have to scroll to the right to read.

Kthanks! Love ya!

Is that better?

G.I.Jim wrote:

Angel wrote:Hey, Jimbo, be a sweetie and take out some of the !'s in your original post so we don't have to scroll to the right to read.

Kthanks! Love ya!

Is that better?

Much better, thanks dear!

(I just reread your post and realized your new dog is a puppy - I missed the 5 months part!) It sounds like he was an outdoor dog and not really house trained and is bored out of his mind. I would start with crate training him so that when you are not home, he can't tear anything up! He definitely needs training and a lot of exercise to keep him from destroying your house - a friend of mine came home once to find her little Jack Russell puppy had clawed a big hole in her bedroom wall because he was bored and frustrated.

Your new dog is probably upset too at being taken away from his home and pack (family) and needs some time to adjust. I know you are mad, but unless you catch your dog while he is tearing something up, he does not understand why you smacked him and all that will do is create fear. It really isn't a good method of discipline and will work against you in the long run.

Also, start watching Cesar Milan: The Dog Whisperer! You might want to call your wife and get her to pick up a copy of his latest book on the way home!

Gunbot wrote:You need to call the Dog Whisperer before you have a dead chow to contend with.

Yep, a 9 year old Chow isn't in the greatest shape to be dealing with this pit bull. Too bad since the Chow has been around longer then the pit bull, I would think a person would care more for their current dog then to throw in a new younger dog that is capable of killing the older one.

The Sushi Hunter wrote:I see some bad stuff coming up on the future with these two dogs in the same house. First off if the pit bull is killing chickens that should be a good indication of a bad habit and more to come from it. Secondly, a Chow is very protective of one owner. Chow's usually only bond with one person. This new dog in your house could be a problem for the Chow. Maybe it would be a good idea to look into characteristics of dogs before getting a few living under the same roof. That's the way it is when you put together a salt water tank, you have to make a determination what fish get along and which ones don't before getting them in the same tank. You wouldn't want to put a clown trigger in a tank with "nemo" (clownfish), if you know what I mean. Same goes for dogs.

Agreed. The pits already killed and liked it... I'd lose the pit if you love yer Chow...

The Sushi Hunter wrote:

Gunbot wrote:You need to call the Dog Whisperer before you have a dead chow to contend with.

Yep, a 9 year old Chow isn't in the greatest shape to be dealing with this pit bull. Too bad since the Chow has been around longer then the pit bull, I would think a person would care more for their current dog then to throw in a new younger dog that is capable of killing the older one.

Another good reason to crate train the pit bull until you know it can be trusted!

SherriBerry wrote:

The Sushi Hunter wrote:

Gunbot wrote:You need to call the Dog Whisperer before you have a dead chow to contend with.

Yep, a 9 year old Chow isn't in the greatest shape to be dealing with this pit bull. Too bad since the Chow has been around longer then the pit bull, I would think a person would care more for their current dog then to throw in a new younger dog that is capable of killing the older one.

Another good reason to crate train the pit bull until you know it can be trusted!

Problem is, when do you know when it can be trusted? I"m no dog expert but from what I've picked up here and there you may want to get the pit bull fixed, that seems to mellow them out some, how much is way beyond me though, but it would be a start.

The Sushi Hunter wrote:I see some bad stuff coming up on the future with these two dogs in the same house. First off if the pit bull is killing chickens that should be a good indication of a bad habit and more to come from it. Secondly, a Chow is very protective of one owner. Chow's usually only bond with one person. This new dog in your house could be a problem for the Chow. Maybe it would be a good idea to look into characteristics of dogs before getting a few living under the same roof. That's the way it is when you put together a salt water tank, you have to make a determination what fish get along and which ones don't before getting them in the same tank. You wouldn't want to put a clown trigger in a tank with "nemo" (clownfish), if you know what I mean. Same goes for dogs.

I know what you're saying here, but I disagree. I've had two chows now (which have a TERRIBLE reputation), and have had the current one for 9 years. He loves EVERYONE (including, and ESPECIALLY small children). He also loves other dogs and animals, and hasn't been bad around the new dog at all. They snuggle with each other a lot.

As far as dogs and chickens, most dogs will chase a chicken (including my current chow). Our neighbors had some that he chased a few years ago, but he's never been aggressive to any other animal. That's just a dog thing.

A lot of their behavior is directly linked to how they are raised. Most of the pit bull attacks that you hear about are brought on by abuse, or dogs that are trained to attack. I've done my homework on the breed, and they have a very undeserved reputation. They bite humans less than most breeds out there. The difference is that if they DO bite, they're a very strong breed of dog with a serious set of jaws on them.

Both the women who grooms my chow, and the vets office that I deal with have told me that Pit Bulls are their very favorite breed of dog. These are two women who spend their LIVES around dogs. To me, that says a lot. They've both told me that they're a very loyal and loving breed of dogs.

I guess we'll see what she wants to do...

You could always have AP over for dinner.......Oh damn, did I just say that in my out loud voice???????

Cesar the Dog whisperer loves Pits too. It's not the dog that is the problem as much as the breeding that has been done to them, turning them genetically into little Weapons of mass destruction.

Gunbot wrote:Cesar the Dog whisperer loves Pits too. It's not the dog that is the problem as much as the breeding that has been done to them, turning them genetically into little Weapons of mass destruction.

Every time I see that old guy flipping me off, I want to whip his ass!!!

Angel wrote:You could always have AP over for dinner.......Oh damn, did I just say that in my out loud voice???????

Not nice...

Angel wrote:You could always have AP over for dinner.......Oh damn, did I just say that in my out loud voice???????

I've ate dog before, too much gristle. They're like horses and goat, if you've ever eaten those. Too much muscle from being an active animal, not enough tender meat to pull off the bone.

Sometimes it goes beyond how they've been raised. Sometimes its just their nature. It would still be a good idea to have the pit bull fixed though.