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Post by steviek Mon May 07 2012, 22:48

my we man is 11 weeks he is none stop biting and nipping , when we correct him with a strong no give him a chew toy or bone he barks and growls back , is this normal i have had staffys before but not at this age , my wife worries this my be a vicious streak in him . or should it pass .
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Post by Guest Mon May 07 2012, 23:01

Don't worry, it isn't a vicious streak. That's just the way they play with their siblings & you just need to get through to him that it isn't acceptable with humans!

When he bites/nips at you, just tell him "No!" and immediately turn away - stop all play/interraction with him, don't even look at him. Keep turning away until he's clam, then give him quiet praise. He'll soon realise that nipping means he's ignored & not nipping means he gets a fuss.


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Post by steviek Mon May 07 2012, 23:14

thanks for that will try the ignoring idea after we correct him with a firm no .
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Post by Guest Mon May 07 2012, 23:18

Just wondered what happened to Glen?

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Post by steviek Mon May 07 2012, 23:39

Caryll wrote:Just wondered what happened to Glen?
the we man got 2 more painless years after we were told he had a brain tumor at 10 yrs old Sad , one day i noticed he became withdrawn , and looked really sad , he also started to not sleep but just cry most of the night, so between myself and our brilliant vet we decided it was time . i did not want it to get to the point the we man was in real pain before we let him go .
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Post by Guest Mon May 07 2012, 23:43

Poor lad. That must have been so hard for you, but the right decision all the same.

RIP Glen, run free.

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Post by Guest Mon May 07 2012, 23:44

Caryll gave excellent advise just make sure everyone the pup comes in contact with does the same thing and very sorry for your loss.

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