Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 7 months and 21 days old | 55 lbs
We adopted a female mix breed and our male pittie 7 months is so boisterous and dominating with her and we don't know how to discipline him
1 Answer
Published on April 10th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! They are so cute! I think basic training for both dogs is VERY important. If Bolt doesn't listen to you that is a problem and can become worse over time. I would always have him on a leash when they are playing so you can pull him off the new dog when he becomes too much. I really like the gentle leader harnesses that go on the muzzle because it give you great control of the head and eliminates pulling. In some ways the new dog will hopefully teach him when enough is enough but I would try to avoid that as he may react incorrectly and start a fight. He needs to learn proper play and pick up on the ques other dogs give that he needs to stop. I hope this helps! https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9052
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