what age do they calm down

Hello. I have just joined your group and its brilliant. I have a 12 month old male staffy. I still call him a pup although friends tell me hes not really a puppy now.

The thing is he is a complete nutter. When people come to the house he jumps up at them constantly. He always grabs our sleeves, rips holes in my sofa and is totally hypher. He will nick anything he can get his paws on from tea towels to remote controls but the thing that winds me up the most is his nipping.

I had a bitch staffy once and she was so laid back she was horizontal so you can imagine my surprise when this little devil came to live with us.

He has been neutred which cured the problem of him doing a runner but can someone please reassure me that things will get better and when lol

Many thanks
Tracey

My harv is 3 in January he doesn't nip, or jump up but is still a mad as he was at 6 months old

all dog are differnet.

how many times per day are you walking him?
how long per walk are you walking him?

Hi Tracey why don't you come and introduce yourself here.
https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/f7-new-member-introductions
They are hyper Vinnie still is at times now and he is just over 2.
What do you feed him and how many times is he walked and for how long?  

We alternate...one night he has a 45 minute lead walk then the next night he will go off lead running and rock climbing on the beach for about an hour. He is fed on a raw food diet

You may need to increase the amount of walks per day for example an hour in the morning and an hour later on in the day, each day.

By 12 months he should be getting 3 x 45 mins walk a day with some play time for mental stimulation also. They need this to be contented perhaps you can increase the walk times.  

I will try to do that. We play alot st home for mental stimulation although the minute we stop the rug or carpet gets the full force of his teeth lol

Hi Tracey, and welcome to the best doggy forum around!

I too have a bonkers boy, he's nearly 2 now, but plenty of exercise, training and just growing up a bit have made him somewhat calmer, so don't despair!

Do take your time to have a good look around the site (it's very user-friendly) and read the many tutorials, especially the one for new owners (I know you're not a new owner but there is a lot of good advice in there).

Things will improve! Do keep in touch, there's always someone here.

Ty very much Lynda

Yes Tracey sure if you can increase the exercise you will see a huge improvement.  

I think definitely upping the excersise will may a huge difference