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hi everyone picking my 8 week old pup up on Sunday, extremely excited and nervous at the same time. Can you give me any tips on how to potty train etc? Also have a 2 year old daughter and would just lyk to knw if staffs do make good house pets? As I hear a lot of bad about them and this pup is my 1st staff thanx

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Hi from me & Katy

Welcome from me and pepper

RE toilet training, take puppy out every hour or so, after a play session, food and nap. We started off taking pepper out and saying "wee" or "poop" depending on what she did with plenty of praise and treats but always keep to the same word so puppy associates the word with the action and it'll make for an easy ride.

We have 2 Staffies in our family (one is my dads one is ours and their brother and sister) and both of them adore my little girl (she's 5) they follow her around and whilst they will play rough with each other and adults they are so gentle with her and they pay more attention to her than us I've never owned a dog before much less a staffie but I can honestly say I don't think I'll ever be without one.

As lovely as they both are though it's important to teach both puppy and any children to respect each other's space and always make sure puppy has a safe place to go to get away, and of course you should never leave them unattended together. Teach them both boundaries and they will be the best of friends

I've seen a pic of this little fella (I think), I'm a little Jealous

Hi & Welcome to the Forum from Flo and me

Potty training is all about timing, if you know roughly when he is likely to want to go you can get him outside to do what he needs to. When he goes outside give him loads of praise and or a treat. If he has an accident in the house don't make a fuss simply clean it up with a deodorising cleaner so that there is no trace left. By not making a fuss of it you won't be drawing attention to this behaviour whereas praising when going outside offers real reward for doing what you want.

Hiya all Aw thank you

Thanx for all the great advice

Hi and welcome from us and Suki

Hi & welcome from me and Tyson.

Potty training is hard I've gotta admit but if u get puppy training matts,, they help. You will get accidents but in time your pup will learn.
Good luck!

Hi I've gt training mats ☺️ also seen that the breeders were using them too and it looked lyk the pups were using them already so hopefully he will take to them fine at our house

Hello and welcome to the forum

You must be so excited for your new addition! Training mats are good but the quicker you get him outside the better so be sure to go overboard with praise when he does go outside; treats, cuddles, play time, high pitched voice etc...associate a word with it....I use "wee wee".

When an accident does happen, just ignore, no need to tell him off or scold! He will eventually learn that outside wee wee's comes with more attention and treats!

Staffs are a loyal, affectionate and are known as the nanny dog for their love of children, don't listen to the media...its down to you how your pup turns out!

Looking forward to lots of piks!

Nikita and Sheara

Thanx for the advice

Can you see all my message or just 3 words?

Hi and welcome to the forum from me and the zoo xx

I would say staffs are one of the best house pets, especially around children - as long as they are treated and trained correctly xxx

Great thank youn☺️

As with any puppy consistemcy is the key staffs are very much people orientated dogs and are great with childdren welcome from me and mia

hia from me and sasha aww gorgeous pup,think i'm in love

Super cute, welcome