tips for the new puppy i have please

almond

hi
a few weeks ago i said my sister found a dog which had been left in the street. We have now taken it on since nobody has come forward to claim him.
he is a staffie about 14 weeks now and lucy staffie cross 6 years
well spent first night here last night and all is going well. Both are now sleeping thats why i have had chance to post. Its hard work lol
just wondered if anybody would like to offer me some tips please
we have little man think he is being called bob in a cage and lucy sleeps in bed
anything you would think might help i would be grateful
thanks

hethmar

How lovely. Isnt he the beautiful little black boy? xx

There is a brilliant book called the Perfect Puppy which should help you. You can buy it second hand on abe books or amazon.

EmptyPockets

I'm pleased to hear Bob has found himself in a new home, after a not-so-great start to life, the poor lad.

My top tip would be to check out clicker training, and start off his training asap. I don't know what, if any, training methods you've used with Lucy, but with Bob you'll want to set him up straight away for lots of success - Staffies are highly intelligent and eager to learn I believe - oh, and keep it fun.

I'm currently doing heaps of training with two older pups, and think I'm finding it even more fun than they are

Caroline_a

Has Lucy been spayed? If not you are in for some fun and games when she comes into heat! As a precaution, I would neuter one or the other, if not both. Far too many unwanted dogs around anyway (as you've found out)

Good Citizen classes are great for new dogs, they teach both owner and dog everything from food manners to basic obedience work. Also a good place to meet people to dog walk with!

almond

Caroline_a wrote: »

Has Lucy been spayed? If not you are in for some fun and games when she comes into heat! As a precaution, I would neuter one or the other, if not both. Far too many unwanted dogs around anyway (as you've found out)

Good Citizen classes are great for new dogs, they teach both owner and dog everything from food manners to basic obedience work. Also a good place to meet people to dog walk with!

yes has been done going to vets tomorrow to find out how old bob needs to be
thanks