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cazmic6

New Member
I've never had a dog before but my boys have been wanting 1, we collected her on Wednesday shes a cross staffy and jack Russel im hoping I've not made a wrong decision as I I've got 4 kids and don't want them bitten but I think it's not the breed slits the way it's trained she's only 6 weeks but is quite bitey is that normal for all puppies any help or advise with anything would be appreciated thanks x
 

top_kat

Well-Known Member
6 weeks is very young for her to be away from the mother, it's normally at this time that the mother would put the pup in their place,so yes nipping us quite usual with any puppy.

Check out puppy training classes ready for when she is old enough too :)
 

shelleymarie

New Member
Hiya, I have qualifications in canine behaviour, veterinary care and animal management. So hopefully I can help a little bit. Most puppies are nippy. I've got a lab cross collie and she nipped at me until around 6 months. Not aggressively but if she got over excited in play. You must remember also they are also teething. Staffies and jack russells can be more difficult to train but they are absolutely not aggressive dogs - I've never met an aggressive staffy that hadn't been train to be, I had met ones with no training though and they are usually just get so over excited but because of there muscle they can be difficult to control so yep training is essential. It is for any type of dog, but especially terriers. Give her plenty of things to chew on or she will find you shoes and anything else she can find - toys especially designed for teething are great for puppies. Also kongs are good. For training I suggest getting a couple of good books and a clicker (you can use treats to reward but puppy tummies are very sensitive so too many treats usually leaves you with accidents). Click every time she does something good - like toilet on the puppy pad. Positive reinforcement works so much more than negative. See if your vets has puppy interaction class, good socialisation in the beginning is essential so you can take her to play in the park when she is older with no worries. Any good vets will give you loads of support and advice. For terriers exercise is essential but be careful not to over exercise in the beginning when her bones are still growing, again your vet will be able to give you a limit for when she is old enough to go out.

I will say 6 weeks is a little too young for a dog to be separated from the mother, usually 8-9 weeks but it's ok, with love, training and support of your family I'm sure she will grow into a lovely dog. I'm not sure how old your children are but I would never leave any dog, no matter how gentle, with young children alone. This is just for your own piece of mind really. My dog is now 10 and she is as gentle as they come but I still abide by this for her sake more than anything.

She is absolutely beautiful. I hope you have many happy years with her. All the best :)
 

cazmic6

New Member
Thankyou so much im going to give her loads of love and attention my boys r 11,9,7 and 1 and I know not to leave her with them. I've got her a few toys but going to get some more I didn't know they had to be 8 weeks the man just wanted rid of her so she has teddys to sleep with and I don't leave her for long she seems ok and loves her bed and doesn't cry (only cried first night) but was worried but vet said to just keep an eye on her eating I give her a scrambled egg at tea time and puppy milk at night im praising her loads when she weds on the puppy pad x
 

shelleymarie

New Member
Sounds great, keep her nice a warm too as normally the mum would. I took mine a little early too as the mum was very stressed from 11 puppies! but she coped. What's her name by the way? I found the be The Dog Listener book helpful.
 

Meggie moo

New Member
So cute x

Cold raw carrots were a godsend with my dog when she was a pup stopped her chewing everything when teething and even now she is 11 would rather have a carrot than a dog biscuit - result!
 

maggiesue

New Member
Bella is beautiful your a very lucky lady, keep up the weight loss and Bella will also help with all those lovely long walks. I am hoping to rehome a little dog when I retire at Christmas, I love all animals but will enjoy my little 'muffin' more because he/she will be mine. Take care.
 
Puppies are awesome :) and they want to explore everything. I loved my wee westie as a puppy ... so much so I am thinking of getting another one. I wish you and your family many years of love with your new puppy addition to your family.
 

cazmic6

New Member
Thanks and I can't wait till I can take her for walks me and my husband love going on walks so will be nice to take her along with my 1 yr old while my others are at school and with them all on a weekend she will definitely keep me busy like my boys do x
 

Debs!

Active Member
Bells must not be a puppy anymore - how did she settle in?
 
So cute :) !
 
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