Things You'll Need
- Clicker
- Dog treats
Instructions
To ensure proper canine socialization, your staffy must stay with its mother for at least 8 weeks. As your staffy gets older, make sure it continues interacting with other dogs. This socialization reduces the staffy̵7;s aggression toward other dogs.
Employ clicker training. Purchase a clicker from your local pet store. The clicker gives off a strong, sharp sound at up to a 20-foot distance. Give your staffy a task such sitting or rolling over. Sound off the clicker when the task is performed and immediately give your staffy a dog treat. Repeat this 2 to 3 times with each task. Soon your staffy will associate the clicker sound with a specific command and reward.
Introduce verbal commands. You can transition from clicker training to verbal commands. Say a command such as ̶0;sit.̶1; By this point, your staffy will sit because it knows a click and a reward will follow. Instead of using the clicker give your staffy a reward. Repeat this 2 to 3 times for each command.
Exercise your staffy on a regular basis. While walking or jogging keep your staffy on a leash. Make sure the staffy walks beside you. Don̵7;t let your staffy do anything without your permission, such as sniff objects. Keeping the staffy on a leash shows the staffy you̵7;re in control.