Advice

Hi deciding to become a new Staffy owner and going to see a potential 'best friend' tomorrow. A bit scared as never took on the responsibility on my own before to have a dog. I live alone in a apartment, work 4 night shifts a week but generally thats about it, so have quite a lot of free time to give. I'm a dog lover and want some advise or feed back regarding making a decision whether or not a Staffy under the circumstances i've mentioned above. I have a park literally accross the road to exercise him/her and as I'm alone he/she would have all my attention. My concerns are, barking when I'm not around especially while at work during the night and generally how he/she would be left alone (3-4hrs at the most) when I was unable to take them with me. If anyone could give me some help I'd appreciate it. Jennifer

Hi & welcome.

Are you getting a pup or an older dog?

Hi Caryll, He is 4 years old.

Jennifer

Hope you get on well when visiting your potential new friend. Please have a look around the website/forum I am sure you will find all the answers you need, please have a look at the link below which may also help.

If you have any other specific questions please don't be afraid to ask in the relevent section:

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t18558-how-to-train-an-adult-staffordsire-bull-terrier

I answered in your first post

If she's exercised well before you leave at night she'll probably sleep the whole time you're away!

Just take care with feeding times - don't exercise for at least an hour (preferably more) after she's been fed. In fact it would be better to feed her about an hour after her exercise & she'll be content to sleep it off overnight!