OMG I Seem to have a Staffy on my bed!

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I've always been a little nervous of the breed but having seen a photo of this little staffy on a rescues facebook site I immediately knew she was "right".

Skip.forwards 2 days and I have her on sort of trial for 2 weeks!

My two other dogs (a JRT and a rescued ex-breeding chihuahua) aren't the most friendliest of dogs but they immediately accepted her.

She's so lovely despite not knowing anything about her history except she was rescued from a pound in Wales and having a ceasrean (sp?) scar.

She drops straight to the floor at any bang (think closing a cupboard door), sudden movement or bending over her.

She's sat in the car while I turned the horses out with the sheep dogs barking and she was asleep...

A pointless post but I actually cannot believe how lovely she is.

I expect her to start to come out of her shell.over the.next days/weeks/months but so far she's amazing!

Oh and she take no notice of the cats, even when they were playing on the floor in front of her.

Im literally going around with a big :-D !!
 
JHC said:
I've always been a little nervous of the breed but having seen a photo of this little staffy on a rescues facebook site I immediately knew she was "right".!
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I've always felt a bit nervous of staffies too but seem to be getting drawn to their sad little faces on rescue sites too.

she sounds lovely - and so lucky to have found you.
 
I can honestly say if you have space for another dog, do go look at the dogs in the rescue, preferably staffys!.... I was turned down by the RSPCA as I have a cattle grid at the end of the drive! The garden is just over an acre and Im home almost all day but this wasn't enough.

Loving homes dog rescue are fab - I do like the idea that I have as long as I need to decide if she's right for me and the other pet.

Im on my phone but Ill try to post photos!
 
Ah you won't regret it! I have a rescue staffy and he is the most loving dog ever. He's my furry angel. Also have another staffy x here we are fostering. She's also a lovely girl. They are gorgeous dogs! So many of them in rescue centres too. If people gave them the chance they would fall in love :)
 
CazD said:
I've always felt a bit nervous of staffies too but seem to be getting drawn to their sad little faces on rescue sites too.

she sounds lovely - and so lucky to have found you.
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I went to the local rescue kennels a few years back looking for a Patterdale type or something similar. I saw all those staffies, and it was heartbreaking to see so many, some had been there for years. :(

So, I got a staffie. I'm not sure I'd call his face "little" though....


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Saw a lovely one on my local Dogs Trust website tonight. God, if i ever got myself a job that allowed me more time (and money), I would be very bad for 'collecting' any dogs! :)
 
I've always loved the breed. They might look a bit fierce but they are mostly big softies. .. My sister had one who never barked but would make the strangest noises when you talked to her like she was also trying to speak :)
Our local dog rescues are full of them. Once I'm in a position to get a dog I will certainly be adopting one. However most of the rescues don't like them going to houses with cats which is a problem for me as I have two feline furries.

And well done OP for taking a chance
 
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My JRT has started to really not get on with her today :-(

Is there anything you'd recommend? It would break my heart to hand her back to the rescue but if today continues, I can't see it working.

The staffy has been an absolute gem apart from weeing everywhere!
 
I would give them a bit more time - your JRT may just feel her nose has been pushed out of joint a bit. Make sure you don't over-fuss the new dog and ensure she doesn't get in your JRT's face too much. I think they do need time to sort out their differences to start with.

Of course, there are occasions where some dogs just never gel but I still think it's very early days yet in your case. Is your JRT actually going for the staffie or just being a bit miserable?
 
The JRT is very submissive towards the staffy and constantly runs away from her and being very miserable. She's very much my dog so shes definitely feeling pushed out.

The JRT sleeps on my bed, should I allow the staffy too as well?
 
It can work indeed, if you are willing to step in where needed to reprimand any ott behaviours you dont want (i.e) dogs snapping at others.
You need rules and boundaries in a multi dog houshold and if you are not the type to think (oh I dont want to put my dogs nose out).... of which "Im not" (as it's simply my house! and everyone else learns to get on if they want to reside here;) .............. otherwise I would never be able to rehome zillions of dogs, my own are always fine and accepting but rescues can get edgy with my mine (they sharp learn the rules);) however if any of mine randomly bullied/ took the high ground with new arrivals so to speak they to would find themselves in bother;)

Where is she urinating in the house? anywhere specific, infront of you? when you go out? how long have you had her? and where do you leave them when unsupervised? if worried re unsupervised safety add a crate to the mix and maybe introduce the staffie girl to it as it will help with the toilet training if it is simply a toileting issues and not a UTI.
Off to work but will look back in.
 
If its a case of the jrt running off, or choosing not to share beds etc, then let her come out of her own (try not to place to much emotion of the situation), if you feel better then introduce a crate into the bedroom for the new bitch (and as I mentioned) it could help with her toileting once you describe when she is doing it? or introduce beds on the floor so they can retreat where they like.
 
There's no snapping at all, just running away!

Shes pretty much supervised all the time tbh. She wees when I leave her alone i.e. when Im in the shower.

I do have a crate but she physically shakes when she's in it so I don't like to put her in it.

The rescue said she had been abused so Im not sure if she's had an bad experience so now associates it with the crate.
 
Give it time they will get on. My jr acts the same towards new arrivals but he always comes round. I think to myself it's my house and its not up to him who lives here, it's up to me!

He didn't take long to accept the staffy we got and they are now firm friends.
 
Oooh she is absolutely gorgeous!! Staffies are the most amazing, loving dogs and once she has settled in she will make it all worth while with endless snuggles and kisses ;)

My Staffie X is the best thing that has ever happened to me (don't tell my OH haha ;) ), I didn't think it would be possible to love a dog so much.

As others have said, give your JRT time to adjust and let her do it in her own time. She will come round I'm sure :)
 
Bourbons - I feel the same! Didn't think I could love a dog so much. I love my others to death but they staffy, I love just that bit extra!

He's the best thing ever - my OH knows I love him more than him ;)
 
Thank-you everyone.

They seem to be getting on a little better each day. I have to keep reminding myself that I only got her last Thursday!

I completely agree with you Bourbons and Copperpot!

I took them all for a long walk yesterday in a large area which there tend to have tons of dogs running loose. Running over the brow of the hill were two labs, coming straight towards me. I was slightly worried as I don't know her history and I don't know how she'd react.... But what she did was sit on my feet until they weren't interested and moved on. She did the same the next time a dog came over. I as gobsmacked. She will walk to heel unlike my JRT who is constantly pulling to any smell thats interesting to her.
 
Ive just been looking at all the poor Staffys in the pounds, well done you for giving her a chance she is beautiful. Its very much early days and Im sure your JR will soon come round, she sounds a poppet but dont over compensate because she has had a tough life which is very easy to do. Im sure Cayla will help with the crate training in fact she wrote the book:D and Im sure if you pm her your email address she will be only too happy to help.
 
Lovely staffy I am partial to a tan or a black one with white paws hehe (no logic to that just like them)

Our jack russell thinks he owns the place but he gets over things lol he is still the boss but I try and let them work out there own pecking order as long as noone is getting injured.......

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Gorgeous girl.

Mum has two staffies, one a rescue and both are absolute treasures.

On the subject of them getting on together I'd say persevere. I rescued a British Bulldog and the first night was horrendous as he was attacking my girls so the next day I loaded them all up and took them to the woods for a long walk in neutral territory. After that and ever since they have been best mates.
 
She looks lovely & on the subject of her not getting on with your jrt give it time, jrt's are generally little dogs with big attitude! We recently acquired an abandoned old stray greyhound (not an ex-racer, she had been used for coursing probably by the state of her, missing dew claws & multiple scars, missing toes etc & lame!). We were a bit worried at first as our jrt growled at her & wouldn't go near her, he felt threatened by a bigger dog although he got on fine with our old greyound who we sadly lost to cancer before Christmas. They cuddle up and get along fine now, they have the odd, growly incident over her chewing one of his chews etc, the only set back we had recently was when he sneaked under the duvet, she jumped on the bed, not realising he was underneath it & landed on top of him! Grrr! Give it time, any new dog will take time to be accepted as part of the 'pack'. Good luck! Wish we could have more than 2 dogs, the rescue centres are full of staffies and they are lovely dogs, it is not their fault they end up there but irresponsible breeding :(
 
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