Taming a bull x terrier

[tinson1 16]

Hi all, i have a staffy(well i brott him as that) but now he has become a beast, he has got to be crossed with some sort ov bull! His a dog 14montjs old, i have a working fell terrier bout 6yrs old but shes never been worked only kep as a pet, iv had the staff from a pup and has been ok eith my terrier and friends staff, my mate(with the staff) then got a lurcher pup, we took them out for a walk and my staff went for the pup, even tho just [bANNED TEXT] i met up with my mate i had walked past another dog and he didnt even look at it, i havnt tried him with the pup again yet, just wanted to no how i could calm him with other dogs, i was gunna have him neutered? Also do you think dog training would help?

[BEARINATOR 2,872]

A staff is a bull, at 14 months old his hormones will be playing up and he will be trying to show his dominance. Neutering can calm them down a bit but if you take it to dog training classes and it attacks another dog you risk being prosecuted under the dda

[rob284 1,682]

You shouldnt own a dog if you cant control it. Be harsh with it and show your the boss. Dog training classes tend to be no good, ive heard. But its still young. So it can easily be sorted.

[silentrunner2011 218]

a bull needs a firm hand.. if u cannot train it to how it should behave mayb u should rehome him.

[walshie 2,804]

Knackers off!

[U.L.D.A 289]

Stay on top of it be firm but fair and you take control of the dog not the dog in control of you imo you dont seem to clued up on the breed (i brought a staff hes become a beast hes got to be crossed with something) a bull needs a experiance not kids standing on street corners using them as a fashion statment people never try to see if the breed a dog suits them just buy them people under estmaite the bull there a powerful dog in the wrong hands dangerous and the street corners arnt going to help the breed either

[MAIN MAN 277]

I would get the dog a new home with someone who knows the type he is, he could give you more trouble than he is worth.

[KevO 42]

Neutering wont work

[alan626 305]

get the dog a muzzle keep him on the lead if he shows any sign of attacking give him a box in the ear he will soon know wat he getting it for

,, the rest of u lads that that said get rid of the dog thats great advice ffs every body has to start somewhere thats how we become good dog men

[tinson1 16]

Cheers alan! Not gunna get rid ov him just wanted some advice! Will get a muzzel!

[silentrunner2011 218]

START WITH A DOG THATS LESS AGGRESIVE!! A BULL BREED ISNT A DOG TO START WITH!

[Ant9x 25]

The rescue centres are full of Staffs with owners who have had similar problems, maybe this is not the breed for you, but good to know your sticking with it.

What food are you feeding him with ? try a change of diet which maybe more suitable especially if he's on a high energy / protein diet for working dogs.

Make sure he has plenty of exercise, if possible take him swimming which is great for tiring high drive dogs, lead train him to walk to heel without pulling, and get the basic training, recall, sit, down, stay completed, and in stages throughout the training socialise him with other dogs if necessary do this when he is really tired.

I agree neutering can calm such dogs, but for me would be a last resort, that you may regret at a later date.

Good Luck

[KawValley 131]

Well, I have a retriever and something is wrong with it. The damn dog won't stop retrieving things. So annoying! I think I'll give it away or maybe kill it.

[wilbur foxhound 480]

Knackers off!

would taking you to doctor hackemoff calm you down,castration is a lot of pish,its vets trying to make money

[liamdelaney 2,587]

Hi all, i have a staffy(well i brott him as that) but now he has become a beast, he has got to be crossed with some sort ov bull! His a dog 14montjs old, i have a working fell terrier bout 6yrs old but shes never been worked only kep as a pet, iv had the staff from a pup and has been ok eith my terrier and friends staff, my mate(with the staff) then got a lurcher pup, we took them out for a walk and my staff went for the pup, even tho just [bANNED TEXT] i met up with my mate i had walked past another dog and he didnt even look at it, i havnt tried him with the pup again yet, just wanted to no how i could calm him with other dogs, i was gunna have him neutered? Also do you think dog training would help?

I find this typical of people who should NOT keep staffs.You bought a dog as a staff(YOUR CHOICE)and then you are shocked and surprised when he fights,I have news for you this is what a lot of staffs do THEY ARE A FIGHTING DOG.As for some of the comments be tough with him, punch him, hit him,why it is his nature that is why staff fanciers love them,because of his temperament.What will you do if he grabs a dog by the throat and starts trying to kill him,how will you stop him?kick him,hit him with a stick,ask him nicely to stop immediately.Do you know the signs to look for before he fights(did you not learn before you got him)What happens when he swallows somebody's yorkie and they don't share your sense of humour and call the Police?The dog is put down and the breed gets more bad press.I rest my case.