I work hard to make sure my dogs get along, but I know there’s always a chance they may fight. How do I break up a pit bull fight?
If you have an American Pit Bull Terrier you should probably own a break stick….if you have an APBT in a multi-dog household you definitely should have at least one break stick. By now you are probably asking what a break stick is. It is a device inserted into the mouth of an APBT (behind the molars) to facilitate the release of its grip on another dog. Remember: APBTs do not have a special mechanism or enzyme that allows them to “lock” their jaw, nor do they possess a higher than average “bite pressure.” They simply have the determination of a terrier. Not all APBTs are aggressive toward other dogs. But because the breed has a somewhat higher tendency for dog aggression, break sticks are useful tools to have in a multi-dog household. Please read the following guidelines before attempting to break up a fight using a break stick. Why Should Responsible APBT Owners Have a Break Stick? Because canines are pack animals, fights are possible in any multi-dog household, no matter what breed o
