Day two

Well this is day two of Nitro's life with us. He's just a few days shy of 8 weeks. We drove two hours to collect our little man, and he is well worth it . He slept through both nights (so far, so good). Is happy in his own company for short periods of time, and likes nothing better than to curl up in his crate.

He's a little feisty, but after researching the breed (prior I owned a Bull Mastiff) that's quiet normal. He's very vocal, I did worry at first as he has growled a few times, mainly when being removed from something he wanted to do, that he wasn't allowed to do lol! So I told him a firm "No!" And gave him time out. If anyone has better suggestions please share .

I have children, so I'm trying to teach them, as much as pup... How to react, how to respect him as much as he must respect them. Boundaries etc... Gosh! Just like having a toddler again.

So far I've taught him the basics, sit, paw, drop... And he's had no poop accidents inside (yet) just a few wees I didn't get to quick enough. But he's getting it already. And goes by the door and cries .

Here is Nitro.

Do you have any friends still with Bull Mastiffs ?? you will soon see these can really give them a run for their money , my little girl Tilly used to chew the face off Zarr my boys BM every time she saw him , proper little terror

Aww puppy alert! Nitro is gorgeous

Dave wrote:Do you have any friends still with Bull Mastiffs ?? you will soon see these can really give them a run for their money , my little girl Tilly used to chew the face off Zarr my boys BM every time she saw him , proper little terror

No, all my friends seem to have Jack Russell crosses. Or what they like to call 'miniature Jacks.' Far less fun haha!

My BM was pretty good in fairness, but she did go through her teenage rebellion stage. That was a long time ago tho. She passed away a few years back now, she only ever growled about twice. But she wasn't vocal anyway.

So hard trying to remember, and because he's a Staffy... Different ball game.

I'll appreciate any advice. I've done loads of research, but its not the same as talking to people that actually have experience.

RoxysMum wrote:Aww puppy alert! Nitro is gorgeous

I think so too . Thank you.

Aww hello nitro, your adorable

Another proud owner. Gorgeous pup

He is so cute, glad he's settling in and it's going well There is lots of information on the forum which should help with training Nitro, if you need help finding anything just ask

He's adorable, and he sounds like a very clever little pup

Darcy-may wrote:Aww hello nitro, your adorable

Nitro ><

Tara wrote:He's adorable, and he sounds like a very clever little pup

Seems to be . I'd love him if he was a daft as a brush too tho.

Sazzle wrote:He is so cute, glad he's settling in and it's going well There is lots of information on the forum which should help with training Nitro, if you need help finding anything just ask

Thank you . I've been reading... Very useful. And all in one place. Brilliant!

Welcome Sera and Nitro - what an adorable ickle puppy

As mentioned, there is loads of information on this site - just have a prowl around! If you have any specific questions or comments, just post a new thread and the good and knowledgable people on this forum will be only too happy to help.

Fun times ahead!

Sera wrote:

Tara wrote:He's adorable, and he sounds like a very clever little pup

Seems to be . I'd love him if he was a daft as a brush too tho.

You'd love him, but much harder to train a stupid dog, so a bit less hassle and stress for you

Tara wrote:

Sera wrote:

Tara wrote:He's adorable, and he sounds like a very clever little pup

Seems to be . I'd love him if he was a daft as a brush too tho.

You'd love him, but much harder to train a stupid dog, so a bit less hassle and stress for you

Lol! Very true .

Lynda wrote:Welcome Sera and Nitro - what an adorable ickle puppy

As mentioned, there is loads of information on this site - just have a prowl around! If you have any specific questions or comments, just post a new thread and the good and knowledgable people on this forum will be only too happy to help.

Fun times ahead!

Thank you . Looks like a fab forum, glad to be here!

All together now! Three, two, one...

...awwwww! Adorable little baby. I'm a bit jealous he seems a lot smarter than Tyson, who still can't do paw, but bless him he's still a lovely wee chap. Smart as a cinder block, but still lovely, and I think Nitro's going to be just as good!

Congrats on the adventure you've got ahead of you!

jamesbeil wrote:All together now! Three, two, one...

...awwwww! Adorable little baby. I'm a bit jealous he seems a lot smarter than Tyson, who still can't do paw, but bless him he's still a lovely wee chap. Smart as a cinder block, but still lovely, and I think Nitro's going to be just as good!

Congrats on the adventure you've got ahead of you!

Lol! How old is Tyson? My Bull Mastiff wasn't a bright gal. But she was still so lovely, wouldn't of changed her.

Nitro seems on the ball, but he is very vocal with his growls. Trying to nip that in the bud. Hopefully he'll grow out of it .

Nitro is gorgeous!!! Glad to hear you are getting on so well. Such an exciting time

Ellie wrote:Nitro is gorgeous!!! Glad to hear you are getting on so well. Such an exciting time

Awe thanks . Yup... There's never a dull moment with Nitro around lol!

Cute little guy and doing much better than Suki did so far

Glad to hear all is going well for you and Nitro

I do have to agree that it is like having a toddler in the house, except that I think toddlers are less stubborn and easier to deal with sometimes

Awww he is such a little sweetie