{"id":9999,"date":"2022-04-25T10:59:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T10:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-train-a-staffy-puppy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T14:35:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T14:35:36","slug":"how-to-train-a-staffy-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/breed-specific\/how-to-train-a-staffy-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Train a Staffy Puppy &#8211; The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re so happy to hear you\u2019ve added a lovely&nbsp; Staffy puppy to the family. At the same time, we know how long and daunting the journey can be until stinky accidents are no longer a thing. In this guide, we\u2019re going to get you ready for the best possible start for you and your Staffy pup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Start your training right with Zigzag!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staffies have it a little rough. They are often a misunderstood breed with an undeserved reputation for being aggressive or often linked to criminals and baddies in movies and on TV. But in reality, Staffies are actually mildly playful companions, all with the right training of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites for training my Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What age can I start to train my Staffy puppy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you bring them home, Staffies are good to start training. Staffies are super eager to please and love being around you, which you can of course use to your advantage for getting training done right away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most dogs, they thrive on boundaries and consistency so make sure you\u2019re training your Staffy puppy with these in mind, all while using positive reinforcement-based training.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">See consistent results with Zigzag!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and you\u2019re in luck. We can start you off with a personalized training program straight away in the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Zigzag puppy training app<\/a>. Actually, you can even use it before you bring your Staffy puppy home; you can read all about what you need to do before their arrival in the pre-puppy section. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">Zigzag puppy experts<\/a> will also be happy to guide you along with any of the many questions you may have!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading trigger\"><strong>What do I need to train my Staffy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staffies are courageous and brave to the point they\u2019ve often been linked with stud collars and heavy harnesses covered in brasses. Not that they should wear them by the way\u2026they don\u2019t look too comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a couple of things you\u2019ll need that will help with your training. Here are my top picks for getting prepared for training your Staffy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A treat pouch &#8211; <\/strong>Filled with plenty of treats, of course. You\u2019ll want them to reward your pup for all the wonderful things they\u2019re going to learn how to do, like going to the bathroom outside or giving you a cute sit. The Rapid Rewards treat pouch is a great choice; otherwise, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ncjbIy\">The Mikki treat pouch<\/a> is also great &#8211; and leans to the cheaper side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3K9wEe2\"><strong>A comfortable collar<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Your Staffy will look dashing wearing a harness when out on walks, but it\u2019s still the law for a dog to wear a collar and ID tags in many countries. Don&#8217;t forget to get them one!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Harness<\/strong>: Satffys love to pull. It\u2019s simply one of their things. Because of that, it\u2019s always best to have them walking on a harness so they don&#8217;t get hurt when they\u2019re pulling one of their pulling shenanigans. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/345N32I\">True Love Harness<\/a> is a good one if you\u2019re getting lost with all the options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know about training Staffy puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Staffies bred for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, Staffies were originally bred for bull baiting and dog fighting.&nbsp; Staffies are muscular dogs that, despite their size, are super strong. As bloodsports became outlawed (thank goodness) Staffies have continued to be bred for their qualities as family pets. In contrast to their bloody past, they are often referred to as the \u2018Nanny\u2019 dog thanks to their love and gentleness around children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Build a strong bond with your pup &#8211; Download Zigzag<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common traits exist among modern Staffies, and thankfully none of these relate to their past as fighters. Staffies are courageous and tenacious with a willingness to learn and please which makes them delightful to train. They are high-energy and need a decent amount of exercise each day to keep them out of mischief. They also love people but do need a bit more socialization around other dogs than other breeds. That\u2019s fine though, that happens with humans too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this have to do with how I train my Staffy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good question. Well, knowing the characteristics of the breed will help you better understand your Staffy, and make it easier for you to train them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staffies are strong &#8211; especially in their jaws. They have very strong jaws and will bite and hold on. Nothing to blame them about, as this comes from their bull-baiting days where they would bite and hold onto the bull. Sad times back then. But this means they need a bit of extra attention when it comes to puppy biting and learning to leave or drop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it comes to eagerness to please, they simply couldn\u2019t be the best &#8211; use that to your advantage for training!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They&#8217;re faithful friends that thrive on human companionship, so practice plenty of alone time exercises with them while they&#8217;re young to help prevent Separation Related Problems (it&#8217;s all in the<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\"> ZigZag app<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are lively and playful pups that need to be entertained and on the go.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of stimulation will foster self-employment &#8211; a fancy term for them getting into trouble by ripping and pulling some of your furniture if they\u2019re left unsupervised. It\u2019s much better to provide them with items they can rip up and pull apart (like toys) to save your sofa from an unwanted makeover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will play rough, but try to keep it calm and controlled.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will need to chew, even when they\u2019re past their puppy age. Their jaws are simply formidable. Make sure to give them plenty of chew toys and chewing activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staffies can struggle with other dogs so early socialization with a variety of different dogs is really important.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the training program and topics we\u2019ll cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lying down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning their name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coming when you call them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking nicely on a leash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing fetch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping in their crate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coping with being left alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going to the bathroom in the right place&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>How we build this puppy training program:\u00a0Push Drop Stick<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We told you Staffies are clever and super eager to please, didn&#8217;t we? Well, we should probably also mention that they can get bored if training gets easy, so finding a way to keep them on their toes is important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can get better and faster results while avoiding boredom and frustration by using the &#8216;Push Drop Stick&#8217; strategy to gradually increase the difficulty of exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018Push Drop Stick&#8217; works by you doing the same thing 5 times with your pup. If they get all of them right 5 times in a row, you get to move to the next level of difficulty (push). If they get 3 or 4 right, you should stick to their level and take more time to practice. If they only get 1 or 2 right, it means they\u2019re finding the lesson a little challenging, so you should switch to an easier version of it by dropping down a level.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 1 \u2013 Training your Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so let\u2019s get started. Week 1! We\u2019ll dive straight into&nbsp;<strong>socialization exercises<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>training and husbandry tasks.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, take some time to get to know your Staffy puppy; observe what they\u2019re like and find out more about their personality. They don\u2019t stay little for long, so enjoy that sweet puppy smell, and velvety fur while it lasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Let your puppy explore the yard<br>\u2013 Teach your puppy about surfaces<\/td><td>\u2013 Name<br>\u2013 Sit<br>\u2013 Recall<br>\u2013 Retrieve<br>\u2013 Crate Training<br>\u2013 Potty Training<br>\u2013 Alone Training<\/td><td>\u2013 Brushing<br>\u2013 Hand Touch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Sleep training<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staffies might be strong and independent but they will want to be with you. They\u2019re actually soft and mushy inside. For at least the first few weeks, have a crate or bed next to your bed while you get them into a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">Puppy night-time routine<\/a>. That way, they\u2019ll be able to tell you if they need the bathroom, and can find you in case they need to be comforted in the middle of the night. Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">how to help a puppy sleep<\/a> through the night with our handy guide.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Alone training<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way you\u2019ll show your puppy the ropes about being fine when left alone is with stuffed chew toys, time and lots of patience. It will be super helpful to do some <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/puppy-separation-anxiety\/\">alone puppy training<\/a> from that first week to get the train going, but take your time without any rush to avoid getting them distressed. The goal is to make them learn that you going away can also mean some good things, like treats or a yummy chew toy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Potty training<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/how-to-toilet-train-a-puppy-full-guide\/\">Puppy potty training<\/a>. The most feared form of training for new puppy parents.&nbsp; But there\u2019s nothing to be afraid of &#8211; our training guide will show you everything you need to know with plenty of detail so you miss nothing, and rather prevent all indoor accidents. As with alone training, you\u2019ll want to start sooner rather than later; when they get older it might be too late.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this first week, we\u2019ll take it nice and easy &#8211; focusing on getting your Staffy puppy used to their new home. We can do this with <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">puppy socialization exercises<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exploring the yard &#8211; In the first week (if not the first day) showing them where the bathroom area is will be the first thing you do. It\u2019s a great opportunity for them to get to know the birds, butterflies, and planes that often make appearances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surfaces &#8211; Setting up different surfaces for your puppy to walk on and discover can do great things for their confidence. Use surfaces like grass, moss, brick or tiles &#8211; using treats as a motivator of course.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, let\u2019s get started with some basic training for your Staffy puppy. Remember to use lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34xL9HZ\">puppy treats<\/a> and praise when training, remember how much they love making your tail wag!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/teach-a-puppy-its-name\/\">Teach your Staffy their name<\/a> &#8211; As with anyone else, it\u2019s quite important that your Staffy puppy knows their name and can respond to it quickly. You can always turn it into a fun game as well. To start, make it a mission to repeat their name to them a lot in the first week so it really starts to click.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-sit\/\">Teach your Staffy puppy to sit<\/a> &#8211; Sitting will be a great skill to teach to start off with some good manners. Staffies really love jumping and people so this is an important one!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puppy recall &#8211; This one is one you\u2019ll want to practice as it\u2019s important for safety. Staffies generally stay close, but do have a tendency to be social and will want to run up to people and other dogs for a friendly greeting. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">puppy recall training<\/a> article will give you all the details for how to polish up a recall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrieve\/fetch &#8211; Staffies love a game of fetch. There will come a time when you\u2019ll be able to play this on a large scale, but for now, getting on the floor and playing softly with your Staffy puppy will be enough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Preventing resource guarding<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your Staffy, it will be important to teach them about giving up stuff they have in their mouths to help avoid resource guarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that when Staffies have something, they often don\u2019t want to let go! Those jaws will clamp on really, really well. They just won\u2019t let go. Oh, and you won\u2019t want to chase them around &#8211; it will make them think it\u2019s a good game of chase. And trust us, you won\u2019t outrun them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, always do lots and lots of swaps with toys so that they learn that you\u2019ll trade with them for whatever they have. As you may well know, they don&#8217;t have hands to explore things, so the temptation will be to grab things from their mouths.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry exercises to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staffies love a good session of rubs and pets, but should be handled with care.&nbsp; This first week, we\u2019ll be focussing on handling your puppy in the best way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handling your puppy &#8211; Your Staffy puppy will need to look nice and groomed. This means their ears will need to be cleaned, their claws trimmed, and yes. Sometimes their bottoms wiped! In order to be able to do this, our goal is to teach them that hands are nice things. At the start, make sure to use loads of treats to convince them about this. But also, be gentle of course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 2 \u2013 Training your Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Week 2 already! How\u2019s the whirlwind going? Bet you\u2019re doing just fine. This week, we\u2019ll be covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting a Staffy puppy used to novelty and sounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting some lead walking training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting your Staffy puppy used to being groomed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Fireworks<br>\u2013 Watch the world go by outside your house<br>\u2013 Play dress up<br>\u2013 Sit in the car<br>\u2013 Invite friends over<\/td><td>\u2013 Alone Training<br>\u2013 Crate Training<br>\u2013 Potty Training<br>\u2013 Name \u2013 in yard<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 cue word<br>\u2013 Fetch<br>\u2013 Drop<br>-Sit \u2013 add a cue word<br>\u2013 Leash walking<\/td><td>\u2013 Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many new things going on for your puppy these days. From interesting sounds to strange-looking people, to visiting new places. At the moment, your Staffy puppy is in their <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">socialization period<\/a>, which is the perfect time to show them anything and everything &#8211; including other dogs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, concentrate on the following socialization and habituation exercises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fireworks &#8211; Start playing these sounds at a low volume. It\u2019s a good sign if your puppy just ignores them. While they\u2019re listening, use treats now and again too to help them adjust. If you want to know more, we\u2019ve got a full program of getting your puppy used to noises in the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Zigzag app<\/a> &#8211; go take a look!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch the world go by &#8211; For this socialization activity, with your Staffy all it takes is for your puppy to sit tight out the front of your house, and patiently watch around for everything that goes past them. Soon enough, they\u2019ll start getting used to so many new things, and they won\u2019t think of them as being such a big deal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play dress-up &#8211; No outfits for your puppy needed yet. In this exercise,&nbsp; you\u2019re the one that\u2019s dressing up with hats, sunglasses or even a walking stick so your puppy gets exposed to new things.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit in the car &#8211; With a few treats at hand, teach your puppy that the car is nothing more than a form of transport. Nothing to be scared about. There\u2019s no need to go anywhere yet, you can explore a bit around the seats and boot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, we&#8217;ll get to do some training too &#8211; nothing too crazy but useful for a young Staffy puppy to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alone training &#8211; Oh, how great would it be if we could spend all day with our puppies. Until the world is arranged in a way that we\u2019re able to do so, we\u2019re stuck teaching them that being on their own while home alone is fine.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/crate-training\/puppy-crate-training-guide\/\">Crate training<\/a> &#8211; Crate training will do wonders for teaching your puppy to switch off. It will become their safe space whenever you have visitors too &#8211; somewhere they can find peace and quiet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach them their name &#8211; In the yard this time. We need to make sure your puppy knows their name anywhere, and the yard, having thousands of distractions in it, it\u2019s the best place to practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall training: <\/a>Add a cue word so that you\u2019re not just calling their name you\u2019re also giving them the instruction to \u2018come\u2019.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fetch and drop &#8211; They\u2019ll do the fetch part of the game just fine &#8211; it\u2019s the reliable drop at the end you\u2019ll have to work on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/puppy-lead-training\/\">leash walking training<\/a> &#8211; A harness will come soon enough. For now,&nbsp; we\u2019re just practicing close following in the house and yard; focusing on teaching them how to walk nicely next to you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brushing your puppy &#8211; Staffies can enjoy being groomed but it won\u2019t take long until they start biting on the brush and turn it into a game. Lucky for you, Staffies don\u2019t shed a great deal, but brushing their coat is nevertheless a good bonding exercise. Use a soft brush though; their coats aren\u2019t very thick so nothing too hard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 3 \u2013 Training your Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Week 3, we\u2019re hoping you\u2019re starting to find your way around your pup&#8217;s routine &#8211; especially around potty training. But no worries if you\u2019re not there yet, it will come soon enough. On the other hand, you may have realized already that your Staffy is going down a bitey road now, so you\u2019ll want to have plenty of toys to hand to redirect from chewing away from your furniture or ankles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Get training right with Zigzag! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we\u2019re going to be covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inviting your friends over to meet your new little shadow!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working on recall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working on not jumping up&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching your Staffy to lie down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitting them for a harness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training Exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Scent Trails<br>\u2013 Go for a drive<br>\u2013 Invite Friends Over<br>\u2013 Write a puppy socialization checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Recall \u2013 outside in the yard<br>\u2013 Four Paws on the floor \u2013 Not Jumping up<br>\u2013 Down<br>\u2013 Generalization<br>\u2013 Alone Training<\/td><td>\u2013 Harness fitting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scent trails &#8211; Now Staffies aren\u2019t known for their hunting skills, but are still equipped with a formidable sense of smell. To make them happy, set up some treat scent trails around the house or yard for them to follow with their nose.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite friends over &#8211; Your Staffy will love social encounters, but let them ease into it on their own &#8211; let\u2019s not push them to get picked up and passed around too much.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a drive &#8211; Safety first! Make sure they\u2019re strapped into a car harness or in a crate in the boot so that they\u2019re safe before you drive off.&nbsp; Some will like a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tm2kGX\">booster seat<\/a> to see out of the window too and let their ears flap in the wind.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a puppy socialization checklist for your Staffy puppy: This will help them blend into your lifestyle in a calm, and happy way. Make a list of things that are important in your life &#8211; are you usually around horses? Do you go on camping trips or road trips?&nbsp; Your puppy will probably need to be exposed to these things in the most positive way possible to make it an easy transition to adulthood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recall: Let\u2019s get your puppy to come to you when called. We\u2019ll want to train this outside where there\u2019s plenty of distractions &#8211; good practice for when you\u2019re out and about.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/stop-puppy-jumping-up\/\">Stop your puppy jumping up<\/a>: Puppies jump up to be friendly &#8211; they really don&#8217;t mean to give you muddy jeans. Staffies are actually really friendly and love getting to know new people, but they still have to be polite. That means four paws on the ground, and sitting nicely.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generalization: Practice the exercises you\u2019ve been acing so far with your puppy in 5 different places around your home to help them manage for when they\u2019re out in the big world.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-lie-down\/\">Teach your Staffy puppy to lie down <\/a>&#8211; Always useful to have a puppy that can lie down and settle easily. Especially when you\u2019re trying to watch some telly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alone training &#8211; Keep on building on the home alone training week by week so that your Staffy puppy can settle by themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choosing a harness for a Staffy puppy. There are a lot of harnesses on the market and some will be better than others for your Staffies shape. They do quite like to pull so having something smaller across the chest so they can\u2019t pull against it can work better for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 4 \u2013 Training your Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halfway through this guide already! You\u2019re doing such a great job, well done you.&nbsp; This week we\u2019re going to work on&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting other dogs and signing your Staffy up for a puppy class.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching your Staffy puppy to settle on a mat&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the Push, Drop, Stick method on any previous training exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grooming sensitive areas&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Meet another dog<br>\u2013 Find a puppy class<\/td><td>\u2013 Settle on a mat<br>\u2013 Leash walking<br>\u2013 Recall games<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Grooming sensitive areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting another dog: Over the moon is where your puppy will be when meeting another dog. But let\u2019s take an easy route &#8211; choose a nice calm older dog who likes puppies for your Staffy\u2019s first encounter. Staffies need lots of socialization with other dogs, so a few play dates will help them tremendously.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a good puppy class for your puppy: The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apdt.co.uk\">Association of Pet Dog Trainers,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capbt.org\/\"> The COAPE Association of Pet Behaviorists and Trainers<\/a> or any of the members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdogcharter.org\/\">UK Dog Training and Behavior Charter<\/a> have fantastic options for puppy classes. Zigzag approved!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Settle on a mat &#8211; We know you want to show your Staffy off to everyone at the bar. Either that or you simply want to enjoy a cup of coffee with your pup somewhere else than in your living room. For this, you\u2019ll have to teach your Staffy puppy to settle on a mat. A <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3njCIGY\">stuffed chew toy<\/a> under your foot with some yummy goodies inside for your puppy to focus on eating is a great way to help them through it. Extra points if you can get them a comfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rfcoia\">piece of vet bed<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31WJ1c4\">memory foam travel mat<\/a> to settle on. It\u2019s not like they\u2019ll hate lying on the floor,&nbsp; but the mat will help give a clear signal that you want them to settle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leash walking &#8211; With your new harness, practice walking your Staffy puppy around the yard. You\u2019ll soon find out they are strong and determined dogs, so you\u2019ll want to teach them that being next to you is the right place to be\u2026and not sprinting over to the pond where the ducks are.&nbsp; You really don\u2019t want a full-grown ball of Staffy muscle pulling on the leash so start now.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall games \u2013 Yes, playing tennis with your puppy is a thing. Get them to lap up the attention of being called between people, for treats, rubs, kisses and praise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grooming a puppy&nbsp;\u2013 Staffies are low maintenance when it comes to pampering but it&#8217;s important they get used to being handled as it will make life easier for future vet visits. Those ears catch a lot of dirt too.&nbsp; Use only dry cotton wool pads for a few days, treating your puppy frequently as you do it, and then move on to moistened pads with some special ear cleaner like<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Gmia8j\"> Epi-Otic ear cleaner<\/a> to give them a thorough cleanse.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and never squirt things in your puppy\u2019s ears! They will hate it for sure &#8211; and you\u2019ll struggle to clean their ears after that.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 5 \u2013 Training your Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In week 5, it\u2019s time to take training outside. Aren\u2019t you excited? Oh, but make sure that if your puppy isn\u2019t fully vaccinated yet, keep them in your arms or in a puppy carrier so they don&#8217;t miss out on any fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re taking a look at&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working through items on your personal socialization list&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polishing recall and leash walking training outside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretend nail clips and grooming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Go to the bar \u2013 you deserve it!<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Alone Training<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 outside using a lead<br>\u2013 Leash walking \u2013 outside<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Pretend nail clips<br>\u2013 Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to a bar or a dog-friendly caf\u00e9: After all your hard work, you deserve it. As you may expect, everyone will love to say hello to your Staffy puppy, but it might be the case that not everyone wants to, or that you might not want to have strangers staring over looking hopefully. Before you get to your destination, decide in advance if you\u2019re happy with people coming over so you know what to do.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; what will it be this week? Perhaps a trip to the beach or a hike is next. (vaccinations permitting of course)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alone training: Time to increase the time they\u2019re left on their own. Can you get outside the front door yet?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall \u2013 Practice your recall outside, in your yard or the park. Make sure you choose a relatively quiet area away from the road. You can practice recalls on a leash as well if you\u2019re not ready for taking it off &#8211; take a few steps backwards so your puppy has to travel a bit further. You can also think about using a long recall lead so that your puppy has a little more freedom to move around. In parks there are going to be a lot of distractions, so bring along the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rbGQK9\">stinkiest treats<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zU2SVz\">toys<\/a> you can find that will tickle your puppy&#8217;s fancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leash walking \u2013 Get ready for the pulls and shoves. Walking your puppy outside will be a challenge. To make it easier on yourself, think of it more like you\u2019re going on a training walk, rather than on a walk to the park. It helps manage expectations, right? It can be useful to keep going up and down the same road several times too, that way your Staffy can satisfy all of their novelty sniffing needs out of the way to actually get some practice done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises &#8211; Let\u2019s see\u2026can your puppy sit on a verbal cue yet? How about sitting for 3 seconds? Think of creative ways to raise the difficulty) of exercises to avoid them getting bored.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretending clipping your dog\u2019s nails &#8211; Get your puppy used to you feeling in between their toes to make sure nail clipping doesn\u2019t become something they fear later on. Give them some yummy treats while you show them your <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ffowdw\">claw clippers <\/a>so they begin to make the link of good things happening when the clippers come out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grooming your Staffy puppy -Keep doing a great job of brushing and cleaning their ears and face each week. We bet they love you doing that anyway, but you could never use enough treats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 6 \u2013 Training your Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost there! In Week 6 of training your Staffy puppy, we\u2019re going to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice more socialization and habituation training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following on walks and building difficulty on known exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking your Staffy puppy\u2019s mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Following on walks<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Check puppy\u2019s mouth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 more items off your socialization checklist &#8211; Perhaps a trip on the bus or train sounds like a good idea. It might also be a good time to visit busier places, as well as quiet ones to see if you can manage him in both scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Following on walks &#8211; By getting your puppy to be happy and excited to stay with you when they\u2019re off leash, they\u2019ll be far more likely to stay by your side. Frequently call them and reward them with treats for their good choices!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick &#8211; Let\u2019s try it on any of the cues your puppy knows by now. To keep it interesting, practice the Push, Drop Stick in a distracting area, holding a longer duration or covering a longer distance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/new-puppy-health\/when-do-puppies-lose-their-teeth\/\">checking your puppy\u2019s mouth and teeth<\/a>: Remember those strong jaws we talked about? Definitely don&#8217;t want those snapping at you or the vet. Getting them used to having their mouths checked will be very handy since the vet will always have to check their gums. Make sure you take note of any lost puppy teeth, or their adult teeth aren\u2019t coming through over the top or in front of them in case they\u2019re still there.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start, just see if you can lift their lip and reward them with a treat. Then, slowly and gradually open their mouth a little more, giving them lots of verbal praise. Easy does it!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 7 \u2013 Training your Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How time flies! They\u2019re probably getting quite big now, but keep in mind they\u2019ll stay with a puppy brain for a long time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we\u2019ll focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Puppy Agility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going for a walk with your puppy and a friend and their dog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letting them off the lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practicing your recall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretending to put eardrops in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Puppy Agility<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Wait<br>\u2013 Walk with a friend\u2019s dog<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 off the leash<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Pretend eardrops<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a go at <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/puppy-agility-training\/\">puppy agility<\/a> &#8211; Staffies and agility? Well, yes. A bit of fun agility is great for all breed types, not just the ones we see on TV. Staffies can be super quick and really game for some fun agility &#8211; regardless of what their bulky muscles say.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; How does taking a trip to the agility club sound? For now, we can just let them have a watch of what the other dogs do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-stay\/\">Teach your Staffie puppy to stay<\/a>: Teaching your puppy to stay will be very useful in the future.&nbsp; For example, when you want them to stay at the front door while wiping their paws down, or when they should wait at the side of the road with you until you say it\u2019s safe to cross. It\u2019s a great self-control exercise too!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a walk with a friend\u2019s dog &#8211; Going on a double-date doggie walk sounds like the perfect adventure. Make sure to use lots of treats for both dogs so that they&#8217;re calm when walking on leash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall \u2013 off the leash. <\/a>This can sound pretty scary for some. But by now, with the great training you\u2019ve done so far should have built a huge reinforcement history and wonderful bond between the two of you. If you\u2019re not feeling too sure yet, you can simply drop their leash and let them drag it or switch to using a<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tl5las\"> recall line<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises &#8211; Let\u2019s do this for recall. If you\u2019re feeling up for it, we can build on the distances too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretend ear drops &#8211; Now, Staffies\u2019 ears are funnels for dirt. Prevention is always better than a cure though so they\u2019ll need drops. Our goal here is to teach them that ear drops are nice when they\u2019re young so they get used to them. First, take a bottle with the lid on and pretend to put the drops in their ear. Of course, give them a treat after that. Keep it light and stress-free though! If they walk off, that\u2019s okay &#8211; you can try again later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 8 \u2013 Training your Staffy puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yay! Pop the champagne &#8211; we\u2019re in our final week of this guide. Well, maybe save the champagne for later, since this isn\u2019t the end of training &#8211; oh no! Your Staffy puppy will be a student for life. 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That means that anything that moves fast can trigger the need to chase, in particular joggers and cyclists. Take your trusty treats out with you for your puppy to on you; rewarding them for being calm will help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; At this time, their socialization window will be closing, but it\u2019s still important to introduce them to new things. Never gonna be too late for that! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice exercises in different locations &#8211; let\u2019s try out a new dog-friendly place, hey?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach a hand target&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8211; Staffies love to play this game, and will help out great for recall.&nbsp; Targeting is actually the base for many tricks. If you want to call all the attention towards you and your puppy at a party, it\u2019s something you\u2019ll want to practice.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introducing nose work to your puppy &#8211; Staffies\u2019 noses are incredibly powerful! You can try to hide their toys somewhere around the house and get them to find them by sniffing them out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trim your Staffy puppy\u2019s claws &#8211; Get ready, we\u2019re going to do this for real this week. Snipping their claws regularly will be helpful for you actually &#8211; all you\u2019ll need to do is just snip the very ends off.&nbsp; Make sure you don&#8217;t snip off the quick though &#8211; it\u2019s a little blood vessel that runs almost to the end that can be hard to see if your puppy\u2019s nails are black. The dewclaws (those weird-looking fingers that might have once had been thumbs) don\u2019t touch the floor so they\u2019re extra sharp and will need more snipping than most. Just do one paw at a time to start with, or even just one or two claws and then take a break. Treats will always help calm them down, but you could also opt for a&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rcmErz\">lickimat<\/a> to make sure their attention is really taken away from what you\u2019re doing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading trigger\">What\u2019s next for your Staffy puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, wasn\u2019t that a journey? We hope we\u2019ve set you up for the rest of the way. 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