Staffies ?

[Craig-SM]

I would say an awful lot comes down to the owner, they don't need to be dominated but you do need to be the assertive

that's my brothers problem, about as assertive as a wet lettuce.

 

[mtt.tr]

that's my brothers problem, about as assertive as a wet lettuce.

had a few customers all me the dog whisperer after getting fed up of them quietly calling their dogs to come in.

Im patient up to a point with peoples dogs but im happy to tell your dog to behave, its not good for anyone to have an unruly dog

 

[Trevorleach]

My brother had two and now just the one. Both were a nightmare, nothing to do with the breed but my brother who had little control over them. My mother would have them under control in no time though. I know others who've had them and they make great family pets.
I would echo what others have said about getting a rescue. They may need a bit of effort to begin with but usually know all the basics and getting the out socialising and you’re rewarded with a loving dog. You still have to through all this with a pup but with toilet training too.

He is a weird one, when we first had him he would not take treats in any form, dog trainer (ex police dog trainer) said he had never seen a shepherd not take a treat.

He has been to the same trainer for 5 years now, and it only recently he said that the dog is now off his beware list, so even he could tell he is not all there.

I think dogs are just like people, and some are utter arses, our dog just happens to be one of them, think most would have given up on him by now and he would be in a rehoming centre.

 

[Parm]

had a few customers all me the dog whisperer after getting fed up of them quietly calling their dogs to come in.

Im patient up to a point with peoples dogs but im happy to tell your dog to behave, its not good for anyone to have an unruly dog

The Dog Whisperer

 

[Dessieb2022]

We have our rescue staffie almost 7 years now. She is the 5th staffie in our family and all have been brilliant with people.
Our dog isn't great with dogs she doesn't know but will tolerate other dogs in the family she is used to.
We have a toddler and sometimes when she is being too rough with the dog she will growl to give a warning. Apparently this is a normal healthy response and we are not to punish it as then she may not give a warning next time and just attack (which goes for any dog). Just shows the importance of supervising dog and child together.

 

[angellonewolf]

We have our rescue staffie almost 7 years now. She is the 5th staffie in our family and all have been brilliant with people.
Our dog isn't great with dogs she doesn't know but will tolerate other dogs in the family she is used to.
We have a toddler and sometimes when she is being too rough with the dog she will growl to give a warning. Apparently this is a normal healthy response and we are not to punish it as then she may not give a warning next time and just attack (which goes for any dog). Just shows the importance of supervising dog and child together.

when young ours as im sure any dog was told off for any wrong doing when it comes to our kids even if she was right or wrong if there was a noise or growl from her with the kids

dont get me wrong even when the kids where young the dog was protected you can see when she had had enought play time and wanted a rest the kids whetre told leave ther dog alone

dont let the dog know she looking at me now shes loved buy the hole family and realy is only one of our kids but got to let them know who is in charge

 

[angellonewolf]

Mine can be a bit random wilm spend all night with you lying on your leg etc then got to the end of the sofa and stare at you and see if she gets the ok to ly down again near you

 

[Dessieb2022]

when young ours as im sure any dog was told off for any wrong doing when it comes to our kids even if she was right or wrong if there was a noise or growl from her with the kids

dont get me wrong even when the kids where young the dog was protected you can see when she had had enought play time and wanted a rest the kids whetre told leave ther dog alone

dont let the dog know she looking at me now shes loved buy the hole family and realy is only one of our kids but got to let them know who is in charge

Aw believe me, my first reaction was to shout and put her out of the room but when I researched it to find out how to handle it, they said not to punish the dog as it was good that she was giving a warning that she wasn't happy.
They are a great breed and I wouldn't hesitate to get another.

 

[Morrisman]

I really like the idea of giving a rescue dog a good forever home.

We on our third lot of dogs now - and probably the last ones we will have at our age.

We have always had puppies and kept them for there wholes lives.

If I had a rescue dog we might inherit problems - so that is why we always have had puppies...

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But really hats off to any body who does take in a rescue dog and give it a good home.

Rescue dogs, after six months in kennels. Brother and sister. Blue and Sky.

This was six years ago, Blue has unfortunately passed over the rainbow bridge, 3 years ago, Sky is snoring on the sofa next to me, 11 years old a couple of days ago.

 

[mtt.tr]

Rescue dogs, after six months in kennels. Brother and sister. Blue and Sky.

This was six years ago, Blue has unfortunately passed over the rainbow bridge, 3 years ago, Sky is snoring on the sofa next to me, 11 years old a couple of days ago.

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They are beautiful

 

[Burdekin]

They are smarter than you might think as well, ours knows which rooms and when they will have the sun and she just goes round opening closed doors and letting herself into the rooms to do some sun baking. The doors have door knobs not handles as well so pretty clever to work out how to open doors.

 

[Ged93]

Well we have been looking for a dog for months , without having a clear idea about size and breed .

One day we have seen the channel Cutting Edge Engineering , with Mr. Kurtis and his staffy Homeless .
We simply fell in love with such a dog , it's looks just perfect to us .

It's so smart , strong and funny .

 

[northwest]

its a lottery getting any dog sometimes they can turn for no reason

been there done that, difficult afterwards

yes you cant tell what did a hear the other day we as humans we are all murderers we just need the right reason to react im sure dogs are the same what ever that trigger is

I was once told: " a dog is a wild animal with a thin layer of civilisation" and that has stayed with me. ALL of our dogs are "rescues" but then you have to ask, who is rescuing who?
I would never go to a "breeder" or other outfit for a dog, quite simply because there are far too many dogs out there looking for a home and all you need do is hook up with one of the breed rescue organisations and away you go. This has worked for us for a long time now.

 

[charlysays]

They're lovely dogs. Big softies despite their appearance. Great with people but ours would growl ferociously at other dogs which was kinda alarming, she would never bite and if they growled back she'd roll on her back lol.
In hindsight that was a bit tricky to manage. Used to use a muzzle on her on busy beaches just so people wouldn't freak out or accuse her of biting.
Would have another in a flash but need my own place first.
Absolutely consider a rescue, they are one of the breeds which are always looking for homes because wannabe tough guys get them I suspect then can't go the distance required to look after a dog.

 

[Smallfry]

We have a rescue shepherd, I have no idea what the previous owners did to him but he is not all there upstairs, hates other dogs with a vengeance, makes walking him interesting.

We had one too, had to have him put down a couple of months ago because it was such a liability. Was fine with SWMBO but wanted to kill me and anyone else.

My previous GSD was as good as gold. I used to take her to work and leave the tailgate up all day. Would only get out for a comfort break. Did this for years. Couldn't do it with the Collie though, she likes to go on walkabout, and has selective deafness.

 

[redlig]

Aw believe me, my first reaction was to shout and put her out of the room but when I researched it to find out how to handle it, they said not to punish the dog as it was good that she was giving a warning that she wasn't happy.
They are a great breed and I wouldn't hesitate to get another.

I think that a lot of owners fail to see "though" the dogs eyes and just expect the dog to perform like a four legged human.

 

[Morrisman]

We have a rescue shepherd, I have no idea what the previous owners did to him but he is not all there upstairs, hates other dogs with a vengeance, makes walking him interesting.

Strange thing with my old girl Sky, she never barks. It used to a rare thing, just a single bark, but I can't remember the last time she has done it now. She whines, makes a whistling sound, or a sort of disgruntled moan occasionally, to get my attention, but no barking. Even when we're out walking and other little yap dogs go crazy she just looks at them.

 

[Smallfry]

Strange thing with my old girl Sky, she never barks. It used to a rare thing, just a single bark, but I can't remember the last time she has done it now. She whines, makes a whistling sound, or a sort of disgruntled moan occasionally, to get my attention, but no barking. Even when we're out walking and other little yap dogs go crazy she just looks at them.

Mine was the same. When indoors, she would bark, once, and about five seconds later the doorbell would go. The only time I remember her barking was about 3am one morning. I was in bed asleep, and she went absolutely bananas. I got up and looked out of the bedroom window, just in time to see a guy walking up the middle of the road, he had a hoodie on, and he looked back as he was hurrying off. She was used to people being around and walking past, so the only reason would be that he must of come right up the garden and looked in the window.

 

[Jasper42]

I don’t have a staffe, but a few friends that do, it’s all about how they are raised. The one in the photo is a mascot and is always meeting people and children, I think he is around 3 now. The masco before him lived to 15 lovely dog, we looked after both numerous times never a issue. He has his own page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/WatchmanStaffordshire

 

[Ged93]

Very nice dog