Will a German Shepherd Pitbull mix puppy make a good service dog?

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Hello! I'm looking at a puppy, a German Shepherd and Pitbull mix, which I plan on adopting either way, but I was wondering if I would have trouble training this puppy to become a service animal in the future? Thanks.

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

The breed of dog isn't necessarily a determining factor in whether or not they could be a service dog. Both these breeds can be dogs that respond well to training but they are also large powerful dogs. Because of this it is crucial that they are well socialized as young puppies. This means having them meet MANY different people/dogs and experience many different situations (going in elevators, being around bikes, etc) while they are young. If they don't have exposure to this at a young age they can become fearful of things which can lead to problems. I would recommend the book 7 Days to the Perfect Puppy by Sophia Yin.

Will a German Shepherd Pitbull mix puppy make a good service dog?

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