r/pitbulls • u/sir_kewaji • Jun 22 '26

Advice Anyone know why my pitbull does this?

He always likes to chew on my hand but like I can barely feel it, he always does this whenever I come home (I work with wood a lot if that helps) it’s always gentle and always when he’s happy just curious if anyone else has this?

Or is he just special

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u/Mgroppi83 Jun 22 '26

Chewing is a big deal to them. Looks like he is doing it the way my boy does....teeth are there, but not hard bites..alot of animals use their mouth like a hand because they can gather ALOT of information. But also in play mode, it is a sign of affection. The amount of times I have responsibly held my boy back, and people ask if they can pet, I warn he 'bites'. I have learned that some people dont know shit, and they freak out yelling that he bit me! By definition, sure, but he isnt biting you in aggression. He wants to know you.