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by rosehip Sat Nov 12 2011, 09:19

Hi every one i am new . i have Lily a 8 month old staff, i shall put a photo up later of her
I got Lily when she was 10 weeks old and she is a joy . i have had a staffie before Mia she is my sons dog but lived with me for 3 years . mia is a staffie that does go for other dogs , I have taken Lily to puppy school and lily has a good friend a Old English sheep dog , i am trying to let Lily meet other dogs as i do not want her to get nasty with other breeds Lily has been ok but i notice now when i take her for her walks and if a small type dog goes past and growls at Lily all her hairs stand up and she growls back i have to really pull her back on her lead i do hope that Lilly is not going to turn on other dogs i wounder if i should get her a muzzle any one got advice
Rosehip

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by Guest Sat Nov 12 2011, 10:21

I wouldn't muzzle mine. I think it makes them feel like they are helpsless to defend themselves. If you have a smaller breed that growls or barks simply try to avoid them. We keep a bag of treats when walking and if we think there is a problem we will distract Suki with a treat until we are past the other dog.

A big key is to learn about body language and be able to stop a problem before it starts. This link should help

http://staffy-bull-terrier.co.uk/dogbodylanguage.html

by Guest Sat Nov 12 2011, 10:33

Hi and welcome from Millie, Bella and me Smile

by **janey** Sat Nov 12 2011, 11:10

Hiya from me and Moo Smile

by Guest Sat Nov 12 2011, 11:44

Hi there

and Welcome from Me and RoXy

by Guest Sat Nov 12 2011, 11:56

Welcome to you and Lily

by **Kathy** Sat Nov 12 2011, 12:01

Hi and welcome from me and Rocky. Advice as above, try to avoid the confrontational small breeds eg. Jack Russels Laughing

Good luck with it all.

by Guest Sat Nov 12 2011, 13:13

welcome to the forum from me and my girls Kita & Izzy.
Good advice above, the way some of the smaller breeds growl and carry on does my head in, let alone our poor innocent dogs out enjoying their daily walk. worried

Fortunately, my older girl used to turn her head and look at me as if to say "what's that dog's problem....?" Izzy is not as relaxed as Kita but so far she has just ignored them as well. I am very wary of letting her off lead when there is a smaller "fluffy breed" anywhere near. I think I attract them as my hubby never even hears of sees any when he's out walking the girls Rolling Eyes