go ahead and start crating him now. He'll learn that it's his spot and he'll get used to it.
they love water, and attention
and lots of walking. . .

 

Thanks for the tips guys, if he is going to be mostly an outside dog (except during adverse weather or temps of course) should I still crate train him? If so, should his crate be outside under my patio or should i put him in the house?

 

whoa . . . don't do that ! Don't put him in the house at night just to crate him! Plan on having this dog by your side while you're at home . . . he's going to need all the attention he can get . . . much less get house trained.
Keep in mind the Houston weather . . . and this being his first summer

 

Me personally I see no point in having a dog if you arent going to have him as part of the family. Where my dog is at right now while typing this post.

I started crate/potty training my dog as soon as I got him(10 weeks old). After about 6 months he knew his routine. Only time he gets pissed about being in there is when Im home and dont let him out which is only when I run in real quick for something. My dog is always with me when Im home and I try to take him as many places as possible, you'd be amazed how great a companion they can be.

 

He's cute, great eyes!

 

Pretty lil puppy! what kennel did u get him from? proper feeding and good sociolization and you'll have a big, healthy, caring pitt.
Razors edge!!!! see if i can post a pic of my boys for you.......
here is my youngest Razors Edge. 105 lbs 2 years old


and here is my oldes. he's 5. 19 inches tall, 18 inches wide. full brindle no white

 

Thanks for the tips and help. I spend as much time with him as possible once I'm back from work. I have him outside in a 12x12 ft fenced kennel with his dog house and food in it while I'm gone (there is a tarp over the portion where his dog house is for shade). I have three roommates who don't want a dog in the house, that's the reason he has to stay outside. However, I take him all over the place. To the park, to my sisters house to play with her dogs (Jack Russell) and he gets to interact with a lot of people who come over. I hope all the socialization will help him out as he gets older.

You guys have some beautiful pits! My Amstaff's bloodlines are Surestaff, Blumombo and Sooner. I have no idea what all that means other than he's supposed to be healthy and have good genetics lol.

 

keep this in mind if you're planning on keeping him outside

http://blogs.chron.com/animaler/2009...ng_1.html#more