Hi there from alfie and me

lesley · High Post Member Joined: 14 Nov 2009 Posts: 464

Hello

I've just joined and will hopefully be coming to my first puppy class tomorrow with alfie, my staffie pup. Warning in advance, he loves everyone and everything to the extent that he can be a little annoying so hopefully the classes will help me teach him some manners. He has a deformed leg that he was born with which is becoming good bit shorter than the rest but manages ok so far so hopefully we'll get on ok at classes. Hopefully see some of you there,

lesley and alfie

Trace · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:28 am Post subject:

Welcome Lesley and Alfie.

You'll enjoy the classes. Smile

Trace
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Jack · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject:

Hey there Lesley and Alfie - another Staffie - woooooo-hooooooo!!!! Very Happy

You'll not see me in class as I'm not in the area but as you can see from my Avatar I have Staffies and ADORE every last one of them. Alfie sounds perfectly normal to me - they retain that enthusiasm their whole lives and those of us who love the breed love that about them! Wink

He'll settle a bit in time - all it takes is time, loving training, consistency and patience - you're doing a BRILLIANT thing socialising him early on with a great bunch of people & dogs so I look forward to hearing all about his progress.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post piccies of him VERY soon!!!!!!! Cool

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Janis · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject:

hey welcome lesley and alfie!.......he is just the bee knees and i have fallen in love with him!

jack .....what can i say! Rolling Eyes

what a lovcely little boy and if you did get to class you would leave with a bulge under your jumper......he is just the best little guy!

look forward to seeing photos!
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John Thomson · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:25 pm Post subject:

Welcome guys.........lovely to meet you both at class today.

John
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kendal · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject:

hey welcome, my mum met you both today from what i hear your wee guys is a wee cutie. hope yo meet you both at some point.
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lesley · High Post Member Joined: 14 Nov 2009 Posts: 464

Hey....thanks. Had fun 2day, looking forward to next wk. Got to sat that liver cake is magic stuff, he wouldn't leave my side when I got home in hope he'd get some!!! Went 4 walk when got home cos he was bit hyper but he fell asleep shortly after and is STILL asleep!!!! Well and truly shattered after all his fun. Cu all again soon

lesley · High Post Member Joined: 14 Nov 2009 Posts: 464

It's now almost 6 hrs since I got home and he's still snoring his head off.....nice relaxing Sunday 4 me but I get the feeling im gonna pay 4 it 2nite when I want him to go to bed!!!

Jack · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject:

OMG - I see him in your Avatar......I think I may be hitchhiking to the next training session Very Happy

Can't wait to hear more about him - pass on kisses - and Janis - they're ALL beautiful to me but I'm so glad one has you smitten now Wink

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lesley · High Post Member Joined: 14 Nov 2009 Posts: 464

I think he was just putting on a show on Sunday cos he was good as gold but he spent this afternoon jumpin up biting my leg. I can't ignore him 4 doing it cos I was ignoring him at the time. He just goes mad at times!! Needs to stop soon cos the remaining 95% of the time he's the best pup. He only seems to do it when he's tired or overstimulated. Today I think he was just bored and wantin my attention! Ugh....puppies

Jack · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject:

A FIRM "NO" will do the trick - you can't risk pushing him down too forcefully as his bones are still developing and are easily broken so I would suggest use the flat of your hand and push gently down as you say "NO". - even if you just mimick a down gesture and make no physical contact it WILL work with consistency. Wink

Is he your first Staffie? If so then.....get used to this - they're incredible attention seekers and will try anything to get it even mischevious behaviour - you just have to let him know what IS an acceptable way of getting your attention - my Ella now puts on her seal puppy face - you know the one, ears back, eyes pleading Rolling Eyes

and she sits up and begs whenever she wants attention because she KNOWS jumping up and/or biting is absolutely NOT allowed whereas the seal begging pose is GUARANTEED to make me melt and give her fuss - she's very very demanding....sounds like you have one just like her Laughing

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lesley · High Post Member Joined: 14 Nov 2009 Posts: 464

Thanks. Yeah he's my first staff. I'll just keep working at it. 2day he's been awful but think it's cos he's on no exercise cos his leg is bothering him so he's bit wild 2day. He loves attention so hates being ignored. Will just take time. I just want him to be perfect, don't want to lose his cute cheeky nature just make sure he knows the boundaries. I'm currently Reading cesars new how to raise the perfect dog book lookin for some tips. Thanks 4 ur help!

Jack · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject:

Anytime Lesley - and please feel free to join my forum too - NOT poaching you from here it's just that it's a Staffie specific forum and you may find some useful stuff on there - especially useful for new Staffie owners/lovers. Smile

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