The Complete Pitbull Puppy Care Guide: Training, Diet, and Socialization
Structuring the puppy's calendar ensures health immunities, behavioral windows, and musculoskeletal development advance together without dangerous gaps.
| Age Window | Medical Milestones | Training & Socialization Focus | Exercise Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8, 10 Weeks | First DHPP combination shot, initial deworming, fecal testing. | Crate introduction, baseline housebreaking, handling paws and ears. | 5, 10 minutes per session; free play indoors or on clean private turf. |
| 11, 13 Weeks | Second DHPP booster, optional Leptospirosis, Bordetella. | Controlled exposure to neutral vaccinated adult dogs, varying walking surfaces. | 15 minutes twice daily; avoid forced running on pavement. |
| 14, 16 Weeks | Final DHPP booster, Rabies vaccine (per municipal law). | Loose-leash basics, impulse control around toys, public exposure from distance. | 20 minutes structured walks; sniff-focused mental stimulation. |
| 6, 12 Months | Microchip verification, baseline blood panels, spay/neuter consultation. | Adolescent boundary reinforcement, formal obedience, CGC test prep. | 30, 45 minutes split daily; avoid high-impact jumping until growth plates fuse. |
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