Adopting A Staffy

Hey guys,

im hoping to adopt a staffy in about 5 weeks or so from a shelter. i just wanted your opinions on adopting rescue dogs and any tips or ideas for owning a staffy. i am 13 and i will be the owner of this dog.

Thanks all comments welcome

Hello,

Lovely that you are getting a dog, however i think that you will not be allowed to be the registered owner of the dog as most rescues will only rehome to people over the age of 18. In fact i think there is a new law that states that you have to be at least over 18 to buy an animal. I think i that's right.

Of course this doesn't mean that you can't take responsbility for the dog and i think the most responsible thing you could do for your dog is to find a good training class and go regularly with him.

This will be good for you and your dog and your relationship together, increasing your bond as you will be learning together.

Have a look to see if you can find classes in your area on www.apdt.co.uk these trainers will be trained and the methods they use will be kind, fair and effective, which is very important if you want a well bahaved dog, which likes and respects you.

catrinsparkles wrote:Hello,

Lovely that you are getting a dog, however i think that you will not be allowed to be the registered owner of the dog as most rescues will only rehome to people over the age of 18. In fact i think there is a new law that states that you have to be at least over 18 to buy an animal. I think i that's right.

Of course this doesn't mean that you can't take responsbility for the dog and i think the most responsible thing you could do for your dog is to find a good training class and go regularly with him.

This will be good for you and your dog and your relationship together, increasing your bond as you will be learning together.

Have a look to see if you can find classes in your area on www.apdt.co.uk these trainers will be trained and the methods they use will be kind, fair and effective, which is very important if you want a well bahaved dog, which likes and respects you.

ummm yer i live in Australia my mum will be the registered owner and all but ill probs take it to classes and other things like that thank you for the advice

hi and welcome, how lovely you are adopting and taking such an interest. i'm sure the shelter will give you lots of advice and help and it's a little difficult to offer advice without knowing dogs history etc, but we are all here to answer questions as and when you want.
wish you lots of luck and happy times

louise x

temkade wrote:hi and welcome, how lovely you are adopting and taking such an interest. i'm sure the shelter will give you lots of advice and help and it's a little difficult to offer advice without knowing dogs history etc, but we are all here to answer questions as and when you want.
wish you lots of luck and happy times

louise x

Thankyou for the lovely comment, ill defintly post pics when i get her or him.

Stafflvr. Let us know how you're doing and just like Louise said: if you have questions put them on the forum and we will try to help you

Hi Staffylvr well done for adopting look forward to the pics, and wish you many happy years together

well its pretty much certain that i cant get a staff anymore because the shelter and my mum and all her friends say there to strong and they cant be on there own so that really reallly really sucks but im still aloud a dog but i still want a staff and nothign will change that

Oh thats such a shame

They can also be very gentle, especially with children

And can be left on there own too, if grown, once settled in

Maybe your mom may let you have one when you're older so dont despair

still post the pics of whichever dog you get under other pets, i wish you well with the adoption and look forward to pics

thanks buddy well see all the staffs the shelter get in they seem to say they can get seperation anxiety i mean look at the link i was hoping to get the 2 year old but wouldnt let me http://rspcavic.org/pet_adoption/burwood_adoption_dogs.htm yer ican have one one like older but i cant wait like 7 years that just sucks, my mmum just seems to think that ill get bored but uh uh ive wanted one for six years so i aint backen down just yet

good on you staffylvr for wanting to look after a staffy. I think any breed of dog can suffer from seperation anxiety, not just staffys, but I guess they do like to be with people as much as possible too. They are a strong dog, but with training and socializing can also be fantastic!! I know its hard too when you see them in the pounds, with their sad faces....Im also from Melb, and not sure if you saw the Sunday paper recently there was a double page spread about dogs that were dumped at the pound because the owners were complaining that they had muddy paws!!! There was a pic of a beautiful Staffy called Spike who was 3yrs and his owners didnt want to wipe his feet!! Makes Ya Mad!! Im sure when the time is right for you, you will have your dreams come true with a staffy. Keep looking, learning and researching the breed, this too might help Mum to come around!! Good luck!

thanks molly ill get my mum to read it

no worrys staffylvr, if this is the breed that you really love, then go for it. Im sure that you know too that a dog is for life. If you do eventually get a staffy, whether its from a rescue or a breeder( maybe you can talk your mum into going to KCC park in Skye or the Showgrounds, where they have competitions for Staffys to compete in. This is how we actually got our Hanna, we went along, talked to lots of breeders, also met the dogs too. We met Hannas Dad there, and was told about his litter soon due.) We were able to meet hannas mum and also get to know them both too. If your really keen, maybe this could be away of showing your Mum that your interested in the breed. Im going along to a Staffy show in Dec(i know its heaps ages away!!) at KCC partk in Skye but I would be happy to catch up with you and your mum too, if you like. Here is the website for the Staffy Club of Victoria, they have the dates also regarding shows etc. Good luck, i must admit, they make the bestest friends!!!
http://www.sbtcv.org.au/index.htm hope this helps

thank you thank you thank you its very much appreciated see my mum doesnt really want i a dog but shes willing to get me one cuz im doing good at skl, ive wanted one my whole life and know heaps about them to. Its just all her friends are saying to her ill get bored and shell get stuck with the responsibilty but no way a dog is your best friend and you stick by him till the end its not like a game where you get bored its dus something new everyday. Ill check the website now and see what mum thinks thanks for all your help its really very much appreaciated.

good on you for taking the time to really learn about having a dog in your life. for someone who is 13yrs you seem quite mature for your age, as there are dog owners well older than you, that havent and dont put in the required effort to having a dog in their lives. Keep up the good work, you will make a proud "dad" dog owner one day! Keep us posted!!

Hi Staffylvr had a look at him on the link he's lovely

I can see why you want him

I agree with Molly about your maturity, and going to shows so your mom can speak to staffy owners and it may dispel some of the misgivings she has about them

I have my fingers crossed for you let us know how you get on

You make me so smile with your dedication and not even got the dog your longing for yet....
So hope your mum lets you have one soon, and well done for doing well at school.

thanks well me and my mmum have come to a decision and im going the get a cavalier king charles spaniel becasue she likes them to and she said she will now help out and i still like those dogs so its all sweet, ill post some pics when i gethim/her in other breeds

thats great, compromise is the key!! Im sure when you are older and maybe have your own place etc, you can still have a staffy then, then he/she will be all yours too!! Cant wait to see photos of your new one too!!

yep i hope one day ill be able to get a staff