Pit Bull Break Sticks
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A break stick is a solid wedge-shaped tool that's used to give leverage to open a "bite and hold" dog's jaw. It's an efficient resource that can be used to "break" the bite, helping to prevent injury to dogs and people. They are a suggested tool to keep on hand in case of an emergency for Pit Bull owners, rescue organizations, shelters, and dog trainers or those with bully breeds that are in settings where unknown dogs interact.
Any dog of any breed can get into an accidental fight. If you have a Pit Bull, are a dog trainer or rescuer a break stick is a recommended piece of equipment to have on hand, it is probably the quickest, most effective and humane way to open a determined dogs jaw. |
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Keep in mind
Pit Bulls do not have any special jaw that allows them to "lock” their jaw, they do not possess a higher than average “bite pressure” than other large dogs. What they do have is the determination of a terrier dog breed.
Not all pit bulls 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, along with rescues, shelters and trainers who may have a high volume of Pit Bull type dogs in their facilities. Please read the following guidelines before attempting to break up a fight using a break stick.
Not all pit bulls 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, along with rescues, shelters and trainers who may have a high volume of Pit Bull type dogs in their facilities. Please read the following guidelines before attempting to break up a fight using a break stick.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE BREAK STICKS ON ANY OTHER BREED OF DOG
Why responsible owners and caretakers should consider having a break stick?
Dog fights are terrifying experiences and unintentional, accidental dog fights do happen. Even the most well-behaved, friendly, docile dog could find itself in a fight. Fights are possible in any multi-dog household, no matter what breed of dog you own. Luckily most dog fights are broken up in a matter on minutes. A responsible owner should take measures to prevent such fights, but should also be prepared for the worst. The goal of any owner should be to break up a fight quickly and efficiently. Responsible owners must be vigilant and take measures to prevent any fights before they start, prevention is key, but they should also be prepared for the worst and be capable of breaking up a fight.
Pit Bulls are strong and agile dogs. The majority of other dog breeds bite erratically and blindly - snapping, biting, and releasing. Pit Bulls as with all terrier breeds, tend to bite and hold when fighting. If a dog is biting and releasing a break-stick will not be of any use, but if a dog has a grip and won’t let go a break-stick can facilitate a break. They have been bred and are hard-wired for this behavior, just like retrievers "retrieve" or herders "herd" it's not something that can be trained or loved away.
This is not special pit bull behavior; it is strength, determination, and tenacity, which is a typical terrier behavior. Pit Bulls have been bred for hundreds of years to be bite and hold dogs, beginning with bull-baiting, hog hunting, and dogfighting. They have been bred to ignore the pain, and the submission signals of other dogs, even though they absolutely feel it. This is part of the reason why some become other-dog aggressive. (please note, dog aggression does not go hand in hand with human aggression, they are two completely separate behavioral traits)
Many people and organizations, ignore the history or deny the history and think it will never happen and many times it doesn't, but it only takes one time for it to be a disaster, and even scarier than fights is not being able to stop them or break them up. It can be difficult to get them to release another dog once they have a "hold". As the name suggests, a break stick is designed to break this determined terrier hold. This is the safest, easiest, and most effective way to stop a fight.
Pit Bulls are strong and agile dogs. The majority of other dog breeds bite erratically and blindly - snapping, biting, and releasing. Pit Bulls as with all terrier breeds, tend to bite and hold when fighting. If a dog is biting and releasing a break-stick will not be of any use, but if a dog has a grip and won’t let go a break-stick can facilitate a break. They have been bred and are hard-wired for this behavior, just like retrievers "retrieve" or herders "herd" it's not something that can be trained or loved away.
This is not special pit bull behavior; it is strength, determination, and tenacity, which is a typical terrier behavior. Pit Bulls have been bred for hundreds of years to be bite and hold dogs, beginning with bull-baiting, hog hunting, and dogfighting. They have been bred to ignore the pain, and the submission signals of other dogs, even though they absolutely feel it. This is part of the reason why some become other-dog aggressive. (please note, dog aggression does not go hand in hand with human aggression, they are two completely separate behavioral traits)
Many people and organizations, ignore the history or deny the history and think it will never happen and many times it doesn't, but it only takes one time for it to be a disaster, and even scarier than fights is not being able to stop them or break them up. It can be difficult to get them to release another dog once they have a "hold". As the name suggests, a break stick is designed to break this determined terrier hold. This is the safest, easiest, and most effective way to stop a fight.
Pit Bulls have a great love for people, are affectionate and intelligent. They may live amicably among other animals for their entire lives and never experience a fight. You will find Pit Bulls who get along famously with other dogs, some with only certain dogs and others that may not tolerate other dogs at all.
With Pit Bull breeds, the break stick is one of the quickest and safest ways to break up a fight. Keep calm, straddle your dog, grab the collar with one hand, and insert the break stick in the opening behind the molars, and twist like a motorcycle handle. The leverage will cause them to adjust their bite onto the stick allowing you to pull them away so that you can regain control. This is of course much easier with two people, but one person can accomplish this by tying one of the dogs to a stable object if need be.
With Pit Bull breeds, the break stick is one of the quickest and safest ways to break up a fight. Keep calm, straddle your dog, grab the collar with one hand, and insert the break stick in the opening behind the molars, and twist like a motorcycle handle. The leverage will cause them to adjust their bite onto the stick allowing you to pull them away so that you can regain control. This is of course much easier with two people, but one person can accomplish this by tying one of the dogs to a stable object if need be.
Why Pit Bull Hill?
Most other vendors found online are breeding kennels or cheap plastic imports. We support rescue efforts through, donating volunteering, advocating and participating. All our personal dogs have been adopted.
Break Sticks are made in the USA from solid hickory wood sourced in the USA. They are made to last and easy to hold with the rounded handle, they include a hanging cord. (cord may be different than pictured). They are NOT cheap, sharp plastic imports.
Break sticks are $30.00 a pair (two sticks) - includes First Class Mail Service typically 3-5 days in the United States and we try to get them mailed the day after order.
Break Sticks are made in the USA from solid hickory wood sourced in the USA. They are made to last and easy to hold with the rounded handle, they include a hanging cord. (cord may be different than pictured). They are NOT cheap, sharp plastic imports.
Break sticks are $30.00 a pair (two sticks) - includes First Class Mail Service typically 3-5 days in the United States and we try to get them mailed the day after order.
