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Your Happy Healthy Pet ™
American Pit
Bull Terrier
2nd Edition
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Liz Palika
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Palika, Liz, 1954–
American pit bull terrier / Liz Palika.—2nd ed.
p. cm.—(Your happy healthy pet)
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-74822-9 (alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 0-471-74822-6 (alk. paper)
1. American pit bull terrier. I. Title. II. Series.
SF429.A75.P34 2006
636.755'9—dc22
2005024914
Printed in the United States of America
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2nd Edition
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Cover design by Michael J. Freeland
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About the Author
Liz Palika is an award-winning author and a well-respected dog trainer. Her
work has been published in all the major pet magazines, including DogWorld,
Dog Fancy, AKC Gazette, Cats, Cat Fancy, Dogs USA, Puppies USA, and others.
Her work has also appeared in mainstream publications such as Newsweek, the
Saturday Evening Post, and Women First . She is the author of more than forty-
five books, including Save That Dog!, which won a Maxwell Award from the
Dog Writers Association of America and the first ASPCA Pet Overpopulation
Award. Her dog training book, All Dogs Need Some Training, was named one of
the ten best training books available to dog owners by Pet Life magazine.
Liz is the owner of Kindred Spirits Dog Training in southern California,
where she teaches family pet obedience classes, as well as noncompetitive agility
and therapy dog training. She was a founding member of the Association of Pet
Dog Trainers and of the International Association of Canine Professionals.
About Howell Book House
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Contents
Part I: The World of the American
Pit Bull Terrier
9
Chapter 1: What Is an American Pit Bull Terrier?
11
The Bull Breeds
11
The APBT’s Physical Appearance
12
The APBT’s Character
15
Mythology
18
Chapter 2: The APBT Yesterday and Today
21
Origins of the APBT
21
The Ancient Bulldog
22
The Blood Sports
23
The Bull-and-Terrier
24
Arrival in America
24
The Dog of the Day
27
Media Monster
28
Breed-Specific Legislation
29
The APBT Today
32
Chapter 3: Why Choose an APBT?
33
Are You Ready for a Dog?
33
The Pet APBT
35
Working APBTs
38
Defective Dogs
38
If APBTs Could Choose Their Owners
40
Chapter 4: Choosing Your APBT
41
Breeder, Rescue, Shelter, or Free?
41
Finding the Right APBT
46
Choosing the APBT Puppy for You
47
The Puppy Temperament Test
50
Choosing an APBT Adult
52
Part II: Caring for Your American
Pit Bull Terrier
55
Chapter 5: Getting Ready for Your APBT
56
A Secure Yard
56
Puppy-Proofing Your Home
58
Basic Supplies
60
The Great Crate
61
Puppy Essentials
62
Pet Professionals
63
Chapter 6: Feeding Your APBT
65
Commercial Dog Foods
65
Homemade Diets
66
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Nutrition Throughout Your Dog’s Life
67
Changing Foods
69
Reading Dog Food Labels
69
Seven Mistakes to Avoid
70
Chapter 7: Grooming Your APBT
72
Brushing
72
Bathing Your APBT
74
Trimming Toenails
76
Cleaning Those Pearly Whites
77
Making Your Environment Flea Free
78
Cleaning Ears
79
Chapter 8: Keeping Your APBT Healthy
81
Internal Parasites
81
External Parasites
84
Health Problems
86
Handling Common Problems
88
Emergency How-To’s
91
When to Call the Veterinarian
92
How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit
95
Spaying and Neutering for a Happier, Healthier Dog
98
Part III: Enjoying Your American
Pit Bull Terrier
102
Chapter 9: Training Your ABPT
104
Understanding Builds the Bond
105
Practical Commands for Family Pets
111
Training for Attention
120
Teaching Cooperation
123
Chapter 10: Housetraining Your APBT
124
Your Housetraining Shopping List
124
The First Day
126
Confine Your Pup
128
Watch Your Pup
131
Accidents Happen
132
Scheduling Basics
134
Appendix: Learning More About Your APBT
137
Some Good Books
137
Magazines
138
On the Internet
139
Organizations
139
Index
140
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