The American Staffordshire Terrier is a fighting dog breed that was also used to bait a large game. This dog has a genetic relationship with humans - the owner of the dog should not be bitten when separating his fighting dog. But dogs of this breed, especially males, are dominant dogs, therefore, from the very first day, the puppy needs to be brought up so that a calm, balanced guard dog will grow out of him.
Instructions
Step 1
The owner of a stafford should start raising a dog with himself. Be always confident and consistent, show firmness of character and train your dog in the norms of social behavior, remaining for him an authority and a person to whom he unquestioningly and with pleasure obeys. Complete submission to the will of the owner is an indispensable condition for the correct upbringing of stafford, which must be broken down into several periods.
Step 2
During the period when the puppy is not yet 4 months old, he is in the process of actively accumulating information about the world around him. This is the time to establish full contact with a person, his master, who, in fact, replaced his mother. The best way to educate at this time will be various educational games.
Step 3
From 4 to 6 months, the puppy is still small and afraid of everything, but this age, according to dog handlers, is the most favorable for training. Don't make the mistake of forcing him to overcome his fear. The object that frightened him must be examined and sniffed with patience. Do not feel sorry for the dog if it is very frightened - the puppy will take this as praise for its fright. Try to expand his social circle at this time, introduce him to other dogs - this will make him less aggressive as he grows up.
Step 4
The character of the stafford will be fully formed by the age of 1, 5. During this period, he must be instilled with all the necessary skills of social behavior. He must clearly distinguish between friends and foes, get used to other dogs, undergo a training course and clearly understand what the owner requires of him.
Step 5
This is the period of puberty and it is then that the dog will try to prove its independence from the owner. The dog may even stop executing commands that he happily performed yesterday. In this case, you need to be firm and demand unconditional obedience and flawless execution of all your commands. It may even require you to be tough in order to thwart the most significant attempts to rebel.
Step 6
Always remember the previous generations of fighting dogs, whose blood flows in your dog's veins. Never leave him to himself, no matter how well he was brought up. Any game can turn into a battle - learn to catch and stop these moments. The best guarantee of avoiding trouble is a durable, comfortable muzzle and leash.
