new owner here needs a little advive

hi there me and my girlfriend got a staffy when he was 8 wks hes going on 12 wks now.training was going good but due to some gastro- something problems hes just finishing medication now.training was going well but was put off till he was better.so about to restart training now.hes got the hang of bed and sit but due to him having the shits crate and toilet training have gone back to zero.any tips? and also hes biting everything hands feet shoes and when told no sometimes he growls and barks but its a high bark,then runs around the kitchen like mad.any ideas what this is all about?he seems to bark allot more at my girlfriend whos a bit nervous now.what should she do to let him no shes in charge


any tips would be much appreciated.

thanks

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With the training, I'd just go right back to square one. Pretend there's been no training at all, and start again. He'll soon pick it all up again.

The biting's quite normal, I'm afraid. He's probably starting to teeth and he'll be looking for things to bite/chew to relieve his gums. If he starts to bite hands/feet etc, just give a firm "No!" and turn away. Stop all interraction with him - no play, no talking not even eye contact until he's calm, then you can give him some gentle praise. It'll take a bit of repeating but he'll get to understand that biting humans really isn't allowed!

You should also give him plenty of things to chew on at the moment - a frozen banana's a good one, or even a frozen carrot. You could also dampen & freeze an old tea towel for him to chew at! If you think his gums are sore the frozen stuff will soothe them a little and if they still seem to be giving him trouble, try some doggie teething gel from the pet store.

cool any ideas on what to do when he starts barking and growling at my girlfriend he usually does this when im not in the room

Tell her to do exactly the same as above - a firm "No!" and turn away. Don't look at him, don't talk to him. If he carries on, then calmly pick him up & put him out of the room until he's calm. If she does that every time, he'll soon get the hint!

Agree with Caryll. For the teething a frozed Kong with treats inside also works well. They all nip but if you follow the above advice every time they learn that it isn't allowed.

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Yep, Caryll is right. Back to basics

Hello great advise

As Caryll stated, go back to basics and be persistent.

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hello and welcome

Hello and welcome from me and Tinkerbell! Great advise has been given, but be consistent with him make sure the girlfriend does exactly the same with him so he knows your both equal!

Hi and welcome. Also welcome to the wonderful world of the Staffy puppy!

Hiya and welcome to the forum

welcome just try the advice which as been given you should be ok..

Hello and Welcome from Zac and me

welcome from me and my girls Kita & Izzy.
Good advice above. I was also thinking if your G/F is feeling nervous or timid around him, he will pick up on this as well.
Definite consistency in everything you do from both of you.
It will get better

Hi & welcome to the forum