| This article will show you the first steps you should | | | | When he's used to that attach the leash but don't |
| take when beginning Staffordshire Bull Terrier | | | | hold onto it. Next get him to follow you while you |
| Training. Follow this guide and you'll be on the right | | | | hold the leash but don't pull on it. Then, when he's |
| path to having an obedient, well trained, loyal | | | | comfortable with that, you can gently guide him |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier dog. | | | | which way to go. Don't let him bite or chew the leash |
| Step 1 - Establish Yourself As Pack Leader | | | | at any point. |
| It is important you do this from the very start. Dogs | | | | Step 4 - No |
| are pack animals, and your Staffie will regard you and | | | | During your Staffordshire Bull Terrier training your dog |
| your family as his pack. Whether you first meet your | | | | should pick up on what 'no' means as you guide him |
| dog when he is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy or | | | | away from things he shouldn't be doing(make sure |
| adult, you want to make it clear you are in control. | | | | you are saying "no" at these times, of course!). If |
| This is as just as much a state of mind on your part | | | | he's not getting it then try this: put a treat on the |
| as anything else. Remember that your dog does not | | | | floor and walk past it with your Staffie on the leash. |
| get you to do anything, including giving affection, and | | | | When he moves towards the treat pull his head |
| that you must stay calm at all times. | | | | away while saying 'no' and carry on walking. |
| Step 2 - Puppy Potty Training | | | | Occasionally say 'okay' and let him have the treat. |
| Or if you have an adult Staffordshire Bull Terrier in | | | | Step 5 - Coming When Called |
| need of toilet training you'll REALLY want to learn | | | | This is another step that your Staffordshire Bull |
| this! Watch your Staffie carefully and when it looks | | | | Terrier will probably pick up naturally during training. |
| like he needs to go - circling, sniffing the floor - take | | | | Simply call your dog's name followed by 'come!' and |
| him outside. If he goes, praise him heavily. Also take | | | | praise him heavily when he reaches you. Use it as |
| your Staffie out at times when he is likely to want | | | | often as you can, for example when you're going to |
| to go, for example when he wakes up and after | | | | feed him, play a game, or for anything else your |
| eating. | | | | Staffie will see as a good thing. Also try running away |
| Step 3 - Collar & Leash, | | | | while calling him as Staffies HATE to be left behind! |
| Many dogs may not like wearing a collar and leash to | | | | Never call your dog to you to scold him or for |
| begin with, so, if possible, get your Staffie used to it | | | | anything else negative: you want this to always be a |
| in the days before you take him for his first walk. | | | | good association for him. |
| Start by having him wear the collar around the house. | | | | |