Bringing home a staff terrier/pit bull
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| Thu, 03-27-2003 - 1:56pm |
Not looking forward to the social issues surrounding her breed though. I told a coworker we were getting her and the 1st thing he told me was “Did I tell you my wife got bitten by the neighbor’s pit bull a year or 2 ago?” Well, everything I read (it’s been interesting researching the Staffordshire bull terrier vs. American staff…it’s all a bit convoluted) says they are very affectionate and crave human attention…I think the problem ones just don’t get enough (or get out enough!)! I got good vibes from her, so we will just watch for any aggression and socialize her well. I just hope people aren’t afraid of us…lol, how could they be with my 3 little kids and I walking with her???
Taking her in Saturday for a checkup with the vet my sis works for (I will be LOVING the discounts, she gets good ones for up to 4 pets!)
Thanks for any support!
Hugs, Caryn and my pet-loving family, Nia-7, Olivia-3, Afram-15mos
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Congrats on getting the new dog!
So many of the problems with the Am Staff breed are simply from bad breeding and poor training and socialization. The great majority of AmStaffs and Staffordshire Bull Terriers (the ones which don't make the news) are loyal, courageous, and fun-loving companions, good with considerate children, guardians of home, and affectionate to family relatives and friends.
Please be aware that training is an absolute, no-excuse requirement for this breed. Like most other terriers, the AmStaff can be stubborn and independent, plus the AmStaff has been bred to have guardian instincts. You want your dog to be a "good will ambassador" for the breed, and not reinforce the public's misconceptions.
Good manners commands such as sit, stay, down, and come are essential for good control. Tug-of-war games are strongly discouraged with this breed, as they tend to make the dog use his mouth to get his way.
Every AmStaff I've had the pleasure of knowing has been a loving couch potato of a family pet, I'm sure yours will be no different!
Best of luck!
-Patti
Hugs, *C*, Mr. Higgins, Mandy, and Bob
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This weekend I assisted at an off-site adoption for a GSD rescue...we were at Petsmart and there was a photographer working inside taking doggie photos. One dog that was waiting was a young, brindle Amstaf...as I walked by he jumped on me and right away the owners pulled him away and apologized saying "Oh, he doesn't bite". I asked if I could pet him and they looked surprised but said "Sure". He got so excited and I just hugged and petted him. Most of the Amstafs I've encountered at my local shelter, where I also volunteer, are looking for the same love and affection that "any" dog wants.
All the best and I'm looking forward to hearing many "new doggie" stories from you.
Hugs,
Laura
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I am going to do training through the SPCA.
She was still a bit groggy last night from the spaying, so she was easy and we just stayed right around the house.
She's eating and more perky today. I just talked to dh and he just took her for a walk to the park. She is a leash puller and a leash chewer. Plus we did not know how she was around other dogs..he said she saw one and growled. So we have some socialization with other dogs to do. As far as people are concerned, she's quite a lover.
Caryn
Amanda
Randi
and I just wanted to tell you that its gret you
adopted a pit bull!! I raise pit bulls and they
are truly great dogs! I have never had any of my 6
dogs bite anyone! Im not saying that they are not
aggrssive becasue they are, but that is just their
nature, (arrgessive meaning they play rougher).
One of the reasons I love my dogs so much is because
of their protective nature. I am 17 and am usually
around boys who are older then my age, and when I
have one one dogs with me and they can tell that someone
is hurting my feelings(they can tll this realy easily)
my dog will go on alert andIt makes me feel great that
I have them there to stand up for me! Congrats on your dog!!!
Lots of Love!!
Aryn!!