Walter and Zoe Play Fighting... what happens when Walter grows?

by Walter'sMum Mon Mar 18 2019, 05:41

Anyone else have a small dog and a Staffy?

Zoe and my previous Staffy got along wonderfully... but my previous Staffy passed away last year at 15 years old...

Zoe is 7 in June. Walter is 12 weeks on Friday... so far they are having a ball...

Walter and Zoe Play Fighting... what happens when Walter grows? Screen18

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by **gillybrent** Mon Mar 18 2019, 17:13

They should slot into a routine with each other, so when he's fully grown Zoe will have already 'put him in his place'.

by Guest Tue Mar 19 2019, 08:53

Dogs are usually pretty good a judging how far to go. Barring illness/injury, even little ones are also more robust than we sometimes think.

I don't have a 'small' dog and a staffie but when we got Millie we were concerned about rough play as she is slightly deformed (wonky back end). Chaos could flatten her if he chose to.

The only issue I've come across of them not judging things well is when something changes. Nola is 12 and looks great but is actually very arthritic, and the others seem unaware that she's not fit any more and should be bowled into.

So don't worry, they'll sort themselves out.

by Walter'sMum Tue Mar 19 2019, 09:51

Nice... thanks guys...

I'm so happy being a two dog house again... their interaction and play makes me happy... and having two dogs following you everywhere just feels better...

I missed hearing two dogs scampering up and down while I showered... I missed feeding two dogs... I think it makes me happier seeing Zoe enjoying another dog... hard to explain it...