Puppy Trainning

Hi everyone

I picked up my first staffy puppy yesterday Izzy (Rebel's litter sister), I have waited 13 years to get my staffy pup and I am over the moon to have her at last.

I am looking for advice on when is best to start training her the basic commands such as stay, sit, come etc? Also any tips on how to achieve this successfully? I know they smart dogs and need some time to settle in but just wondered if i start straight away or give her some time?

Thanks in advance and sorry if i sound a right muppet lol

Cheers Steph

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Hi ya Steph, welcome to the forum from Flo and me

There's no such thing as a daft question so keep on asking if you're unsure about anything, there's always someone that will give you an answer.

Start training now. To begin with keep the sessions short, just a few mins at a time so that Izzy doesn't get too tired and bored with the exercise. Food is probably the key to success so work out what she loves as a treat above any other treat and use that as a reward for whenever she does what it is you're asking of her, they are smart and do pick things up quickly

She's a little stunner BTW

Ian, you beat me by about 2 seconds with our welcome message
Hi from me & Katy, Izzy looks as gorgeous as Rebel As Ian has said, no question is silly when you have a new furbaby Ask away

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Okay I will start straight away. So far toilet training is going well (little devil had me up twice through the night but its better than accidents haha). She is a little fatty and will eat anything if she could get away with it (including the cats food ).

Thanks I am in absolute love with her & her eyes just make me melt...def going be hard to be stern with her when neccesary haha!

So happy to see you and Izzy on here. If you you tube Victoria Stillwell's puppy training videos you will see how to start. I love her, she is fantastic with dogs & a brilliant trainer

You beat me to it, Laura.

These videos are great, a really good place to start

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIdKdba_Wmo&list=PL0C724F6F6A597540

I don't know how to post links lol. Isn't she just amazing, her manner, body language etc is perfect for dogs

Oh izzy ur adorable keep asking questions they are always welcome here izzy is so adorable

Thanks I will look her up on youtube and thanks her wee face just melts my heart! She a stubborn little thing though haha!

Try not to get frustrated when things aren't going to plan. We often think Gus has understood what we want or don't want him to do only for him to take a step back. It just takes time and patience. Oh and welcome to the forum.

Thank you - find this very useful & informative! I am sure i will more questions for you all as the days go on!

Steffi2289 wrote:Thanks I will look her up on youtube and thanks her wee face just melts my heart! She a stubborn little thing though haha!

Stubborn,honestly? Yes you have got a staffy pup for sure.And even if you tried your hardest to change it,you will be wasting your time.Welcome to the club. Enjoy every moment,i'm sure you will.She looks a lovely little pup.

I like how stubborn she is...she is full of character! Love every bit of her & only had her since Wednesday! She already showing how clever she is. She came into a house with 6 other dogs ( Cairn Terrier, Scotry & 4 chihuahuas...my parents dogs) and she has handled it so well! Proud as punch atm

It's great seeing their personality & character. Rebel found his bark which is so cute

Yet to hear Izzy bark...only cry...and thats only if i leave her alone or she cant get up on sofa or bed

Aww, she is so cute. Will be great when we can let them meet up

Yeh it defo will!

Oh my goodness, two peas in a pod! Are the litter mates?

Yeh they are

Now had I read the top line of your first post I would have known already!

How great is that that you can keep in touch. I bet they'll have a blast together.

The funny thing is Liz, we found out by accident through Facebook.

The latest pics of Izzy...

Beautiful girl