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yesMember

Posts: 24From:Austin,Texas United StatesRegistered: Jun 2003

posted 06-02-2003 07:15 PM Click Here to See the Profile for yes Edit/Delete Message Three days ago I brought home a 5 month old pitbull puppy.He used to be very energetic and playful at his old home with his mom.I've known him since he was just 2 weeks old so I know he's not afraid of me.But ever since I brought him to my house all he does is eat and lay down/sleep.Whenever I try to take him out for a walk he just lays there.Could it be because he misses his mom?Please help.

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RottyMommyModerator

Posts: 480From:Harrisburg,PA USARegistered: Feb 2003

posted 06-02-2003 11:28 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RottyMommy Edit/Delete Message yes it very well could be. How long have you had him. If it hasnt been long he could just be adjusting. It takes a dog about 6 months to fully adjust to a new home. So just be patient and give it time

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yesMember

Posts: 24From:Austin,Texas United StatesRegistered: Jun 2003

posted 06-03-2003 11:28 AM Click Here to See the Profile for yes Edit/Delete Message He's stayed at my house for about a week now but he's been here before.Also, how much should I be feeding him?He just turned 5 months old and weighs about 30lbs.

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RottyMommyModerator

Posts: 480From:Harrisburg,PA USARegistered: Feb 2003

posted 06-03-2003 12:03 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RottyMommy Edit/Delete Message It depends on what you feed him. Go by what the bag of food suggests unless you are feeding Iams which I dont recommend for many reasons one of them being that their measurements for feeding is wrong

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yesMember

Posts: 24From:Austin,Texas United StatesRegistered: Jun 2003

posted 06-03-2003 01:38 PM Click Here to See the Profile for yes Edit/Delete Message OK thanks.One last question though.Do you have any suggestions on what I should do to get him to stop laying around?Sorry to bother.

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the_maine_pitbullMember

Posts: 320From:Allagash, Maine USARegistered: Oct 2003

posted 06-04-2003 12:40 AM Click Here to See the Profile for the_maine_pitbull Edit/Delete Message First off, your dog is just "home-sick" so to say. He isn't used to his surroundings and misses his other home that he is used to. It will take a while to get him adjusted. I think that if you do things that are interesting to him he will come around. If that doesn't seem to work here is what I would do. Lay on the floor with your dog just pet him and talk to him. Mak noises to kind of get his curiousity. When you see he is buying into it, hide your face. Act like you want to play. He will get curious. After you get him wanting to play you can start giving him toys trying to play tug-o-war or somethign that he will like. Maybe raw hide bones to get his attention set on something besides his old home. It all sounds idiotic but it will help him forget for the time being. If you show interest in him and stop acting likea human talking babyish and trying to think he wants that he will give in as well. But you need to think like a dog to get his attention. Put yourself in his situation. If you were taken from your home and everythign you know would you want someone whether you know them or not to talk to you in some baby voice thinking it will comfort you or really get down on your level and ty to understand and be there for you. Anyhow. Try it.. let me know. Good luck!!

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Posts: 13From:petaluma,caRegistered: Aug 2003

posted 08-11-2003 12:49 AM Click Here to See the Profile for *Angel_eyez* Edit/Delete Message i have almost the same thing goin on.my pitbull is 10months and all she does is sleep!! she doesnt play or anything.she came from an abused home and she was buddies with another dog which they took back from us.what can you guys suggest i do for my puppy?

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Pitfan101Member

Posts: 16From:PennsylvaniaRegistered: Aug 2003

posted 08-11-2003 07:42 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Pitfan101 Edit/Delete Message We have the laziness problem with our pit/lab mix.. we talked to the vet about it and she says its quite normal. He sleeps all day, then plays a little when my husband gets home and then at about 8 he goes back to sleep and he sleeps for the night. The vet did say that after bringing a puppy into a new home that it is normal for the puppy to sleep alot while he is ajusting but after getting him checked good by the vet and there is nothing wrong with him she said it is probably just the way he is.. lazy!

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