Thick or thin, short or long, single or double coated… every dog benefits from brushing. The real question is how often should you brush your dog? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that’s where things get nuanced. First, why trust this guide? Because it’s based on first-hand experience. While my focus is Staffordshire Bull Terriers, I’ve…
Is your Staffy puppy biting? Nipping and mouthing is totally normal — especially in Staffies, who play rough and love interaction. You don’t want it sticking around though. Those baby teeth get replaced by jaws with serious snatching power. It’s a good idea to start teaching bite control early. Let’s break down why it happens,…
Spotting the signs a dog is in pain isn’t straightforward, because they’re wired to hide pain. It’s instinct. In the wild, showing weakness could make them a target. Staffies can be especially hard to read. They’re known for being stoic, so they often won’t show pain until it’s really bothering them. And then there are…
Think you need to brush hairs off your dog to keep on top of the housework? If only it that were that simple. Dog brushes and shedding are linked, but so are a lot of other things that leave dander floating around your home. Let’s dive down this rabbit hole… The whole shedding thing starts…
In our house, harnesses beat collars every time. When you’ve got two Staffies who can pull like freight trains, you want strength, control, and gear that won’t give out mid-walk. Over the years, we’ve tried various harnesses with our two and even ended up modifying one to work as a no-pull setup. The big lesson…
Regardless of what your vet tells you, dog ticks cannot be prevented. Walk your dog in long enough grass where ticks congregate, you’re likely to have to remove a dog tick. Collar or not. There are products that retailers and even vets claim prevent them, but read the guidelines, they’ll also state that you need…
This past summer, I learned that my dogs figured out how to stay cool… by digging into the soil until they hit cooler ground. Now I’ve got a muddy patch in the garden that’ll need repairing in spring, but it got me thinking about better ways to help them cool off – like dog cooling…
Dogs that chew with purpose quickly expose how meaningless most “tough chew” labels are. With two power-chewing Staffies, I’ve learned that “tough” rarely means Staffy-proof — and it certainly doesn’t guarantee safety for aggressive chewers. Some toys fail by breaking apart, creating a choking risk. Others go the opposite way and are so hard they…
Quick Answer: Stop or shorten if the dog slows, pants heavily, lags behind, loses interest, or they seem like they’re ignoring commands — tired dogs struggle to focus. But how long is only part of the picture — the real guide is how your dog behaves on the day. How Long Should You Walk a…