Hi from Scotland

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the forum and new to Stafford ownership (even though Alfie is actually my brothers...not mine! ) I have two other dogs, a Collie X Whippet and a Patterdale Terrier, and work with dogs so lots of dog experience. Wanted to join the forum to get some specific information so I can help my brother with Alfie, as he is his first dog (we live in the same house though...!)

Anyway, Alfie moved in yesterday after being given up by his old owners. The couple split up and the woman couldn't cope with Alfie and a baby. He is 10 months old, apparently, but very big! Here he is:

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Hi and welcome to the forum from Rocky and me.

Alfie is gorgeous

Hi & welcome.

He's a beauty. Are you sure he's 10 months? In that pic he looks a bit older.

Alfie looks greta and chilled Please feel free to ask away , if we can help you we will

Hello and welcome to the forum from me and the kids

I was told 10 months, however putting my maths skills to the test, I think he may be older. The owners said he was born in September, but due a booster in September...which makes no sense when I think about it! So if I am correct he is more likely 13 months.....

Not sure if my maths is right though, it was never my strong point

My brother is quite nervous about the whole dog ownership thing, he is 28 years old and although been around animals all his life (thanks to me) he has never had his own pet. What advice should I give him? I've spoken to him about diet, exercise etc. but really want to encourage him to do some training with him (maybe obedience or agility). What do you think?

Hi & welcome to the forum


my advice is plenty of walks more the better 2/3 a day for around 45mins plus

Hiya and welcome from me and Moo, see what classes are available

Get him to join and have a chat Xx

Absolutely! It's a good way to socialise the dog & learn to control him with distractions around you!

Have a look to see if there are any training clubs in your area (sorry, I don't know where you are so I can't sugest any) and pop along to have a look.

Definitely organise some obedience classes, when I was 17 we got our 2nd BC and as I drove and had time I took him and it was great and some real good lessons and bonding time. All the agility stuff etc can come later but training is a must especially with a staff as they are a very strong minded breed

I work in a dog day care, so Alfie came along today for a play. He loved it, and was fab with all the other dogs. He is now completely zonked!! I attend agility classes so can take my bro and Alfie along, and my boss is an obedience trainer. The only problem is my brother is quite shy, so I plan to teach him some things first and hopefully get him along for classes when he sees what they can achieve together

the dog will help your brother no end with his shyness , specially a few walks with the cute dog that everyone wants to say hello too. Obedience must come before agility though

I was out yesterday with Tommy and the amount of people that want to come and say hello was unbelievable because he's cute , it's like taking a baby for a walk, and that is confidence buidling for both of them

Hi welcome! Definitely not a 10month old dog, but good looking none the less!

Hayley wrote:Hi welcome! Definitely not a 10month old dog, but good looking none the less!

Thanks. Yeah I agree, upon working it out I think he's more likely 13 months.

Hi and welcome from us and Suki

hia from me and sasha
Alfie's gorgeous,i hope he soon settles in

hello and welcome to the forum

Hi from me Skye and buster

Having a dog is a great way to meet people ( its how i met my oh he had a staff I had a collie x)

He's a good looking boy

hi there and welcome

Hi guys, I'm Andy, the OP's brother.

Any advice is hugely appreciated, so be prepared for plenty of questions over the coming months haha.

Anyway, Debbie has got a couple of things wrong. I'm 29 and she has definitely overstated the shyness part lol nice to meet you all.

Hi and welcome from the two hooligans and me.

Alfie is a good looking dog

Hi and welcome to the forum. He will need plenty of excercise, consistent boudaries and lots of affection.

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

Alfie looks great. Consistency in everything you do and lots of love.

Hi & welcome to the forum

Welcome to the forum from Jack, Juno & I!
Cute boy Alfie