Some questions from a newbee
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Some questions from a newbee
Hi,
Recently bought a Staffy (cannot wait to take her home in a couple of weeks) and i have have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with.
First of all I am looking for a book or dvd that explains the various commands to teach your dog including the accompanying gestures (I do not like to shout and this might come in handy in noisy places or at longer distances). The ones I have found sofar both in stores and online are all incomplete or too concise.
Secondly, I hear stag Antlers make great chewing toys for staffies. What size should I get?
And lastly, should I give my pup supplements? As we live in Brasil, our choice of (Healthy GMO-free) dogfoods is fairly limited, I am planning on feeding her Farmina N&D which appears to be one of the best foods here.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Peter
Recently bought a Staffy (cannot wait to take her home in a couple of weeks) and i have have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with.
First of all I am looking for a book or dvd that explains the various commands to teach your dog including the accompanying gestures (I do not like to shout and this might come in handy in noisy places or at longer distances). The ones I have found sofar both in stores and online are all incomplete or too concise.
Secondly, I hear stag Antlers make great chewing toys for staffies. What size should I get?
And lastly, should I give my pup supplements? As we live in Brasil, our choice of (Healthy GMO-free) dogfoods is fairly limited, I am planning on feeding her Farmina N&D which appears to be one of the best foods here.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Peter
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Re: Some questions from a newbee
Cant help with the books but the antler get one cut in half long ways so the marrow is exposed that way she will learn that the good stuff is on the inside.
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Re: Some questions from a newbee
Sorry I can't help with the books or supplements either, I'm in Australia but I definately would recommend getting a stag bar (deer antler) they are SO good, can get months of chewing from one and as Stu says once they see the marrow inside they go nuts for them - helps with any boredom issues too !
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Re: Some questions from a newbee
A nylabone is good for chewing
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Re: Some questions from a newbee
Here is a good link with lots of info
http://staffy-bull-terrier.com/basics_for_new_puppy_owners
The only supplement we use is for joint health
http://staffy-bull-terrier.com/basics_for_new_puppy_owners
The only supplement we use is for joint health
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Re: Some questions from a newbee
I've just posted this link for someone else. Not a DVD, but some great puppy training videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0C724F6F6A597540
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0C724F6F6A597540
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Re: Some questions from a newbee
I'd wait until she has all her adult teeth before I'd give a stag bar just in case.
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Re: Some questions from a newbee
Great link for the videos, thanks.
I think i will start out with a small antler cut in half and see from there.
I think i will start out with a small antler cut in half and see from there.
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