little help for a first time Staff owner

my first time to own this amazing dog! i would really appreciate some tips and suggestions on the following:

1. feeding
2. excercise (walks, spiring poles, etc.)
3. behavior
4. what i need to keep an eye out for

i've been doing some research on my end but i think it would be really better if i heard it from experienced owners like members of this forum instead. there aren't a lot of Staff owners here in my country and and they just define their dogs as pit bulls. they overfeed them, make them dog agressive, crop their ears, etc.

welcome

hi from Alfie and I

1. Feeding: I personally feed raw about 2-3% of body weight but a growing pup will need about twice that. I give offal and some freeze dried roughage throughout the week as well to suppliment the meat and bones. There are also high quality kibbles out there but personally mine thrives on the raw diet.
2. Gave you what I currently do, but for now playing and walking should be good. I am unsure how old Noa is but she looks pretty young so don't over do it.
3. Staffys will keep you >< and occasionally but it is all worth it. Make sure you do basic obedience training and you can't start too young. This breed needs to be socialized with other dogs and people to keep them well rounded, but you need to get to know your dog and her body language.
4. Keep your eye out for any tramatizing events as Staffys remember for a long time. Also, read through the forum and see what others have done. Don't forget to enjoy it always.

Welcome to the forum

Feeding :- http://staffy-bull-terrier.co.uk/feedingyourstafford.html

Health Concerns :- http://staffy-bull-terrier.co.uk/healthconcerns.html

Behavior/Body Language :- http://staffy-bull-terrier.co.uk/dogbodylanguage.html
^ Make sure your staff knows YOU are the boss, and be firm! they can be a stubborn breed! lol

Exercise, everyone is different some take there's out 2-3 times a day, some more, some less .. me personally i like to give my two a good 2-3 hours a day .. if i am really busy they will have an hour and half it depends on the weather etc too as one of mine hates the rain lol.

Hope ive helped everyone on here is happy to help

Lots of great info here

http://staffy-bull-terrier.co.uk/

The forum also has a search function and tons of old topics to read through. If you have a specific question just ask there is always someone around to help.

bbimson wrote:1. Feeding: I personally feed raw about 2-3% of body weight but a growing pup will need about twice that. I give offal and some freeze dried roughage throughout the week as well to suppliment the meat and bones. There are also high quality kibbles out there but personally mine thrives on the raw diet.
2. Gave you what I currently do, but for now playing and walking should be good. I am unsure how old Noa is but she looks pretty young so don't over do it.
3. Staffys will keep you >< and occasionally but it is all worth it. Make sure you do basic obedience training and you can't start too young. This breed needs to be socialized with other dogs and people to keep them well rounded, but you need to get to know your dog and her body language.
4. Keep your eye out for any tramatizing events as Staffys remember for a long time. Also, read through the forum and see what others have done. Don't forget to enjoy it always.

Good advice. I especially like no. 3!!

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hi and welcome from Millie, Bella and me

Hello and welcome aboard

Don't ask me I'm just the village idiot, but you've come to the right place You'll find everything you need to know regarding your staffy.

thank u everyone! all ur input have been really helpful and have pointed me to the right direction, couldn't thank u guys enough.

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hia from me and sasha

Hi there , and welcome from Me and RoXy.

Browse the forum and the website ( there's loads of info ) and if you have any questions or input, you're in the right place. Looking forward to hearing more and seeing more of you and your Noa

hi there and welcome..

all I can say is that staffys need lots of discipline... lots of exercise and lots of love..and most importantly try to socialize them with as many other dogs and animals etc as you can! yes they will drive you crazy sometimes but they repay you a million times over with their staffy love...nothing like it!!

Hiya and welcome to the forum .

Hello

vanessa wrote:

all I can say is that staffys need lots of discipline... lots of exercise and lots of love..and most importantly try to socialize them with as many other dogs and animals etc as you can! yes they will drive you crazy sometimes but they repay you a million times over with their staffy love...nothing like it!!

What she says!!!!!!!

Welcome to the forum from me and my girls Kita & Izzy