Rescue Pup arrived today

Hi

Got a rescue pup today,found in a box 2 weeks ago and now 10 weeks old.
Told he is a staffy cross,no idea what with and hes quite small to see what it could be with!
No problems really apart from hes snapped at a couple of us a few times now.
Have just said NO,put him down and ignored him but he seems to be quite vocal.
I know its early days obviously but im just a little worried that I wont be on top of it quick enough and that im doing it all right.
Advice would be great!!


Thanks x

He is absolutely adorable! Congrats on the new addition!! As for the biting, I always just tell Saxon "No Bites."

Thankyou!! Hes a sweetheart,no idea wat hes crossed with and hes got a playful nature but he does like to growl a little not too bothered but i do worry it wont change lol

Amazing, another staff in a great home!! You'll just have to persevere with the noise a strong no, they learn so fast and are so eager to please! I have a funny cross too!!!

Awww, he looks like a sweetie (same colour as my young girl)
I had a LOT of nipping/biting when Roxy was really young and YES it can be very frustrating. Perseverence....and finding what works for you is the key. It will improve.
As for the growling, my Roxy used to growl occasionally when very young, usually when she was removed from being somewhere or doing something that we did not approve of. In our situation, it soon stopped.
Roxy is still vocal, by way of barking (usually at the cats, the broom, mop etc.... or to gain somebodys attention )
Being a rescue dog you don't know exactly how they were treated before-hand so maybe he is just reacting thinking something bad is about to happen???????? He is still very young........try to remain calm at all times and just give him lots of love.
I am no expert, this is just my opinion.
Congratulations on your new Pup.......and good luck

he is still a puppy just a frim no and eventually he will stop

what a cutie

Thankyou all of you,You sort of confirmed what I was thinking but just feeling the ole nerves taking on a puppy! Ive got 5 children and it was so much easier ;-)
Hes been a little monkey today but have been consistent and firm and hes not liking being told no but im not giving in!
Heres to many happy years of parenting my dogs :-) lol x

Many years, there worse than kids lol, at least kids grow up!! x

I dunno ive got 4 teenagers & the puppy seems easier than dealing with them!! ;-)

Stay firm and be consistent and you'll get there in the end

NikkiArnie wrote:I dunno ive got 4 teenagers & the puppy seems easier than dealing with them!! ;-)