Pair of Pits OR Pair of Fish?

Hello doggy world!!! Hope everyone is doing great!! Sorry we've been away so much lately. Computer failure has been slowing us down but Motley said we have to post!!! He also wanted me to let all his pit bull friends know he now has a twitter account and would love to hear from everyone there as well as this blog. You will be able to find Motley at @MotleysJourney where we will update a little bit more often about day to day pit bull activities.

But moving on to more interesting pit bull news, Motley had a hot date with Moca-Chino at the beach today!!! It was actually the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach but a hot pit bull date none the less. Ha

They were so excited to see each other since it had been a week or two of separation because of Moca getting fixed. They were real anxious to rekindle there bond!! HaHa

After a nice little stroll through the woods side by side we finally made it to the beach where they could unleash all that pent up pit bull energy. If you're a pit bull owner you know exactly what I'm talking about and you have to enjoy getting it out of them!

As usual, Motley was real hesitant about getting in the water at first but once Moca was in he had no choice but to follow. What fun is it sitting on the beach when your girlfriend is out having a blast in the water??

After a ton of pit bull swimming and more hiking, we finally made it back to the car to head back home. I can honestly tell you, our pit bulls had no interest in leaving. They moaned and groaned the entire car ride back. Poor Pups!!!

Athough they had a blast, like I said before its always nice to come home with a tired pit bull. We got back to the house and all Motley and Moca wanted to do was snuggle up and sleep. What a GREAT pit bull fun day!!

We'd love to hear about yalls great pit bull and doggy adventures!! Comment us and let us know what fun yall are having now that the weather is warming up. Can't wait to hear your interesting stories!!

Dog Days-How Training Benefits Both Pet Owners And Pets

Welcome! Whether you are a new pet owner or you have had a pet in your home for some time, you know how delightful, and frustrating, owning a pet can be.

The joy of bringing a new puppy or dog into your household can be insurmountable. After all, there is no relationship quite like the one that is developed between you and your dog.

A dog can provide unconditional love, hours of entertainment, and genuine friendship. Or, a dog can provide unconditional messes, hours of destruction, and a genuine nuisance!

How do you ensure that your dog behaves in the manner of the first scenario described above? If you are thinking that the answer is "breed" you are partially correct. Indeed, breed does play a role in a dog's behavior. But an even greater factor in the dog's behavior is based on the training he receives. Good dog training resources can go a long way toward helping.

The Benefits of Training

If you are like most people, you are extremely busy. Some days, there just doesn't seem like enough hours to take care of yourself, let alone a dog! But, the time that you spend training your dog will reward you and your relationship for many, many years to come.

There are five main benefits of training:

1. It builds a relationship.
2. It corrects behavioral problems.
3. It stimulates intellect.
4. It encourages inclusion.
5. It saves time.

Let's explore each benefit in further detail.

1. Training Builds a Relationship.
   
   There is no better way to create a bond with your dog than through the process of training. You may think that training begins at the time you decide to try new tricks, but it actually begins at the very moment you acquire your dog.
   
   Your dog is constantly watching you and learning from your actions. He learns from the way you react to his actions. He looks to you for guidance, for food, for warmth, for comfort, and for playtime.
2. Training Corrects Behavioral Problems.
   
   Barking at anyone who passes by the front window, chewing up your favorite pillows, digging through your freshly planted garden, bolting out of an open door...do any of these actions look familiar to you?
   
   When you have developed a trusting bond with your dog, you can teach him how to correct these behavioral problems. He will learn by your reactions whether or not his actions are acceptable to you. No doubt, he will test his limits!
3. Training Stimulates Intellect.
   
   Yes, it is true that dogs are very curious creatures. With exposure to so many unusual smells, sights, and sounds, dogs can't help but want to explore. It's in their nature!
   
   Most dogs have the capacity to be very intelligent. But, they need to be stimulated first, and then they will be motivated to learn. Training is a huge benefit for stimulating your dog's intellect.
   
4. Training Encourages Inclusion.
   
   The sense of "inclusion" is very important to a dog's security. From the earliest days of being a part of a litter, your dog feels comfortable being a part of the pack. That includes the pack of your household.
   
   You may be the primary dog trainer, but everyone in your family or household should take the time to train your dog. When he receives this undivided attention from everyone, he feels like part of the pack.
   
5. Training Saves Time.
   
   Another huge benefit of training your dog is that it saves you time. Taking the time to train your dog now, will actually save you time in the long run. For example, if you take the time to train your dog to behave properly inside the house, you will actually be saving time cleaning up mischievous messes that he could create in the future-if he didn't have the training.

If you enjoyed this great information and/or would like more information and tips on training your dogs, Please feel free to Check Us Out!!! We'd love to help you better train your pups in the best ways possible.