I have a 13 month old Staffie, its a rescue dog, had it for 6 weeks, and i need help with chewing problems, pulling on lead, jumping up on people, continual sniffing outside. Also how can i teach it to protect its owner but without making it an aggresive dog (i walk it alone you see)
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okay your best bet is to go to a local dog trainer, that would be best because they can properly asses and evaluate your dog, and put your dog onto a right training program that works for your dog.
Advise over the internet is not a good route to go!
good luck
It should learn loyalty to you naturally, as you're the one who feeds and loves it.
as for the problems - I'd seek advice from a dog trainer/training school. My uncle's problem Staffie responded really well to what she learned there.
hi had same problem myself unfortunately couldnt afford a dog trainer, i just spent as much time as possible with the dog, constantly showing how i wanther to walk, keep the lead short pull on it every time he moves beyond a point you want, this takes time but eventually works, praise every time they do it right, im no expert but this worked for me. hope it helps
First is the word "NO" delivered in stern tones that brook no argument.
Chewing: get him some real bones from the meat counter, cook them and hand them over. Somedogs love raw carrots. Remove temptation by picking up the things he chews. 13 months is a late adolescent and he may still be finishing his adult teeth. If he goes for something that is not allowed, pounce on him, yell NO, and take it away while scolding "NO, NO, BAD". The phrase "No- leave it" is a good to one to add in as a command.
Pulling on the lead: Learn to handle the leash. Use at least a slip collar fitted so there is 3 fingers off room between his neck and the collar. Have the store show you how the collar goes on - it should slide towards you. Use a 6 ft leash. Get him on your left. Have enough slack in the lead so it makes a 6-12 inch loop between you. Run the leash behind you across your hips. Hold the end in your right hand and use your left hand to support the leash to make the slack. Tell him heel. When he charges forward, halt fast, step backwards with your left leg and throw your weight against the leash, and yell NO - HEEL, and force him back to your side.
(I skipped some other methods because Staffies have a thick neck and are strong enough to drag most people.)
If he isn't fazed by the slip collar, you may need to go to a properly fitted pinch collar until he gets the message.
Jumping up: Method 1 - when he jumps up, yell NO and bring your foot down on his back paw. Method 2 - when he jumps up, yell NO and raise your knee so his chest hits it and he bounces off.
Continual sniffing: Teach him heel, sit, down, stay and come. When he distracts onto a scent, undistract him with a snap of the leash (never a pull), a NO, and make him get ack into position. If he trys to walk along next to you with his nose to the ground, snap the leash and collar, yell NO and swing your left foot between his nose and the ground.
Protect its owner: Don't worry about teaching him. Nearly every dog of all breeds will try to protect its owner if they are seriously threatened. Its the pack instinct. I had a Boston Terrier (an AKC obedience champion) sail into to protect me and leave the bad person needing 80 stitches in their hand.
If you can take him for training (try asking at the vets to find the nearest school)
Go to the Library and find a book for the breed.
If you really want to do it yourself then here is some general advice. Never punish or shout at the dog, You'll end up with an aggression problem with the first and an over-excited one with the second.
Chewing - Buy him lots of toys and whenever he chews something he shouldn't take it away but dont try to pull it as he'll think it's a game. Replace it with the toy and he will soon learn the difference.
Pulling - This takes a while but always works. You just stop every time he does it. Call him to you and if he doesn't come then use the lead to gently pull him to you. Put him in the position you want him to walk in and set off again.
Jumping up at people or on them - Get someone to help for this,
Keep the dog on his lead and the second person should then make a fuss of him. If he jumps then give a very quick tug on the lead and tell him to sit. As soon as you have him sitting praise him. While he's sitting the second person should stroke him and also praise him. As you haven't had him long I'd suggest a treat at the start then later just telling him good dog should be enough.
Outside Sniffing - Unless its excessive is normal. It is how they learn about their surroundings and other animals who have been there. If it is constant then distract him and always praise him when he does the right thing whatever you are trying to teach him.
You cant teach a dog to protect you. I'm not even sure what you mean.
My Dog protects me by just being there and reacts to people as I do. If I'm friendly she will be too, but if I'm wary she becomes very alert and that is usually enough to signal people to stay away.
Certain breeds seem to come with a built in protection. Guard breeds like my German Shepherd and a lot of Bull Terrier types are seen as aggressive because of the bad press they get. It comes in handy though, I know my dog is a big softie but strangers dont!
I hope this helps you
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you have to be very stern with it .staffy's are very head strong and you have to let it know who's boss .i used to do things like take his food when he was eating if he growled I'd reprimand him with a tap on the nose and a stern "NO" eventually i took his bowl no problems .when he got on the furniture I'd remove him and just tell him no he soon got the message .staffs are quite intelligent and pick things up rather quickly you will be surprised at how quick .to stop him pulling i found the best answer was a harness don't know why he just seemed to pull less .you just have to be very stern with him and don't let him get away with anything you don't want him to do.as for protecting you don't worry he will do that naturally and all staffs Ive known have not been overly aggressive .mine was very protective of my wife and kids he generally let people near them but did bark if they had a hat on or glasses
I would suggest you take it along to training classes since you obviously have no idea on training and it needs a lot of training. Dogs DO sniff when they are outside. It is perfectly normal. Why on earth would you object to it sniffing at things??
As for pulling on the led, go and buy yourself a 'Lupi' harness and this will stop is pulling.It will also help you control it enough to stop it jumping on people. Staffies are hopeless at protecting anything, they are very human friendly and do not make good guard dogs. You do not have a friendly dog who will protect you. The dog will either be aggressive enough to protect, or friendly and not be a personal protection dog. Any training you might be offered to turn it into a protection dog will change it from being a friendly dog, to an aggressive one. You cannot have your cake and eat it.
The rescue that you got it from should be offerring back up advice and training. They should have taken care in the first place not to rehome a dog to someone who obviously has to dog training skills or knowledge and refuses to take it to training classes. You will not be doing the dog any favours if you don't get some help with training because you haven't a clue about it and are in danger of creating a dog who could be a problem.
if u find an answer tell me please lol ive got a staffy pup who is 16 month old who is same as your dog by sounds of it mine protects me and is such a jealous dog he wants 24/7 attention he eats any thing hes ruined most my furniture new table n chairs new 3 piece suit i dont know if he will stop
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