need ur advise

hey guys wondering if someone can shed some light on this for me as this is worrying me and my hubby we have a 5 month off staffie bitch called ruby and to begin with she was fine with her back end and belly being stroked and now we get mumbled at she jumps down and then gets back up for fuss until we go nr that area again... is this normal for a staffie or not........

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Could she be coming into season? Some bitches can get quite touchy.

All dogs are different. My girl Stellar is not big on cuddles or petting. She loves to lie/sit next to me, but if i start stroking her or petting, she more often than not, leaves then comes back. Shes just not big on cuddles. Being a puppy, its good to still do it on occasion so she gets used to being touched everywhere even if she doesnt like it too much. (you dont want her to become reactive about it) But i wouldnt worry too much. Every dog has their likes and dislikes.

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I have had other bully breeds that don't like the back end pet. Some also don't like the belly rub, so not unheard of, but my two can't get enough! Maybe it is as Caryll suggested and she is going into her first season.

Awww I agree with the others growing into a lady is sometimes hard to do so maybe that

thanks guys we have a german shepard and a springer who have no probs so when it came to my baby wanted to ask advise,

By mumbled at do you mean the staffy grumble? Mine does that all the time but it's a happy noise for them. He leaves when I stop petting her but only so she can have a running jump at me to regain my attention.

well i said it was a growlish mumble and she will jump down she hates it

might just be her. Romeo likes to have to belly rubbed, but when i pat or scratch him on the back end he mouths at me, or sods off

Hi and welcome from us and Suki

She could indeed be coming into season or just particular about where she likes to be pet.