new dog owner and confused

[helena_steve]

hiya everyone my name is helena and i am the proud owner of a staffy pup. she is a bit of a handful but lovely,lol. i have only had her a few days and am getting really confused about all the advice out there. never had a dog before only a cat who is not impressed with our new household member. my pup seems really nervous and won't explore anywhere also not sure what to do about training her.
any advice would be greatly appreciated

thanks helena xxxx :

 

[Mindy Miller]

give her time and space. she'll come around. it's a big adjustment for her.

 

[puppyluv2004]

Have lots of patience! Good luck!!!

 

[Gwinnywillow]

hiya everyone my name is helena and i am the proud owner of a staffy pup. she is a bit of a handful but lovely,lol. i have only had her a few days and am getting really confused about all the advice out there. never had a dog before only a cat who is not impressed with our new household member. my pup seems really nervous and won't explore anywhere also not sure what to do about training her.
any advice would be greatly appreciated

thanks helena xxxx :

How old is the puppy. Are you going to crate train her? What are you feeding her? Is she an American Staffordshire, or a Staffordshire Bull Terrier? ANY questions you have, by all means ask away!

 

[Denaluvscorgis]

Yes... I agree...time...space....love and lot's of patience!! Good luck and welcome to Chazhound!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Saje]

time ... patience... it's a big change!!!

Welcome to chaz.

 

[helena_steve]

thanks for all replies

she is a staffordshire bull terrier, only 6 weeks old. we have called her sapphire because she has one blue eye. lol. when we picked her up the owner had been feeding her pedegree puppy food so i have continued as she will be used to it. i am trying to crate train her but i know its a slow process. i want to try and make her new home safe and welcoming but without mothering her too much. she just wants to lie on my knee all the time the slightest noise makes her cower and she shakes. i feel so helpless for her but i know she has to get used to it. do you think i am too soft?


helena xxxx

 

[PFC1]

How old is the pup?

 

[Wings]

6 weeks is a lil too young to be taken away from her dog mummy and siblings, she will lose out on a lot of lessons her mummy will give her. But I'm sure u can give her lotsa of love and attention.
Also you'll learn alot here and all the nice people here will help you in any questions you might have.
Another thing, pedigree isn't the best food you can give your dog, go to the food section on the forum and you will see. And of cos Mordy will gladly help you with food issues
And last but not least..welcome

 

[gsicard]

Not sure if I am allowed to post a link here but there is a post here that may be pertinent to this topic. If you are still interested in this topic have a look. Admin if links are not allowed please delete this post.

 

[Renee750il]

I'm going to move this to the training forum for you, Helena, so you'll get more pertinent looks

 

[Fuzz Puppy]

Well, You need lots of time and patience. I agree, 6 weeks is a bit young for the puppy to be seperated from her mom and siblings. You'lll do fine, though.