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Hello Every one,got my staffy timmy from the SPCA centre a month ago he was a stray. He's between 3-5yrs old they think. Most loving dog I've every seen loves humans. He's fitted into our family like a glove.  Only problem I seem to have is every time were out walking he try's to go for nearly every dog which is a worry, he has a few scars on he's face and chunks missing out of both ears,fearing he might have been a fighting dog before he ended up in the home. Myself and my family have Grown so attached to him. Really want to try and knock this on the head asap. Any help suggestions would be most graetful.

Thank in advance

Andy and timmy

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hia from me and sasha ,well done for rescuing him ,do you know any one with a dog thats calm and gets on well with other dogs?if so you could try and walk both dogs on lead,owners in the middle and dogs on the out side,walk together like this until you can see your dog is comfortable with this then bring the dogs together,still on the lead and see if he is comfortable with this keeping a close eye on him all the time,may take a bit of time.also when out walking,get a long lead for him that way you will have control of him if other dogs are around,

Hi & Welcome from Flo and me

Well done for rescuing. You're going to have to go back to basics to reduce the DA behaviour. Whilst using a long lead, work on the recall so that you build trust between you both, once you've got a handle on that start a watch me command. This can be used when you feel that a "situation" might kick off. My girl has moments and I use a distraction method which is her stick, she adores her stick. You will gradually learn Rocko's body language which will help. It's not a quick cure but if you keep at it I'm sure you'll get there. Definately invest in a long lead though.

The above advice is very good too.

Hiya from me and Vinnie well done you

Hi from Iza and me Distraction method worked for us in getting Iza to ignore other strange dogs and people walking by. She got all excited and it alarmed some dogs.

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Hi and welcome to the forum from Rocky and me

While out on walks try to keep Rocko on the lead while meeting new friends, do you know any one with a calm dog you could maybe walk with ?

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. And thanks for the advice taken it all on board. Much appreciated
I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers andy and timmy

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Hi and welcome from me and my two

Welcome from Bane and I  Congrats on the rescue! I hope you find a way to help him!

Hi and welcome from Oz and me