swampy jnr Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 hi my little staffie keeps on ripping up the carpet and the other day he managed to pull up some glued tiles, i dont have any idea why he is doing this. any idea welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Boredom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 I agree, needs something to stimulate him/her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 How long is the dog left on its own in the house? My wifes staffie was a bit like that in the end I tried doing some gun work with it she did well retrieves pigeons well still a little hard mouthed but hey what can you do. My lab is a bit competitive so can't have them in the hide together. Why not do some mentally stimulateing work with the dog it will or should calm it down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampy jnr Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Boredom? possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Welcome to the world of Staffie Ownership! They have the shortest attention span and the lowest threshold for boredom than any other dog and their heads dont quite work the same as normal dogs! I have an 11 year old called Elvis who genuinly believes that everytime you leave the room its the last time he ever sees you, same again when you walk in he isnt quite sure who you are! He ate my kitchen table, 3 x sofas, a carpet, stripped my phone line throughout the house, chewed through my plaster wall in to next door almost and destroted the interior of my Mk 2 Fiesta XR2! I used to run 4 miles every morning with him, a mile at lunch and a few miles every evening but 10 minutes after we got home he had forgotten that he had been out! Once he calms down he will be the best dog ever, elvis calmed down about the 10 year point!! He is brilliant with my 2 little boys and I cant fault him, could have happily killed him a few times but he is such a character I would give him up for the world! On that note were off out for our evening wander and my nightly crafty fag, I dont know what I would do without him Edited November 28, 2011 by Miroku_Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampy jnr Posted November 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 How long is the dog left on its own in the house? My wifes staffie was a bit like that in the end I tried doing some gun work with it she did well retrieves pigeons well still a little hard mouthed but hey what can you do. My lab is a bit competitive so can't have them in the hide together. Why not do some mentally stimulateing work with the dog it will or should calm it down a bit. it depends on the day some times up to 4 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 it depends on the day some times up to 4 hours if it only does it when you're out then just get a crate for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Nick nack paddy wack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampy jnr Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 if it only does it when you're out then just get a crate for it? this may sound odd but last time we put him in one he bent all the metal frame. we have no idea what he is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 As said before they seem to chew anything. My staff ate 3 sofas and pulled the beading and plaster off the wall but after 12 yrs she has only just calmed down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 if it only does it when you're out then just get a crate for it? How to annoy an already obviously bored staff. lock it in a cage nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scimitar Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Try a Kong stuffed with some food, keeps them entertained for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Swimming !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Try a Kong stuffed with some food, keeps them entertained for ages. That's the one. Mix some treats with peanut butter, stuff the Kong with this then freeze it. Give to your dog before you go out, it'll keep him occupied for a long while and he'll want a snooze afterwards. Hopefully you'll be back soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Swimming !! Mine just sinks to heavy he's ideal weight for breed but all muscle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 How to annoy an already obviously bored staff. lock it in a cage nice one Quite right, leave it to destroy the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Get another,to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siberian Tiger Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 How old is your staff? Has he/she always done this? Does it happen only at times you are out of the house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam_r Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Get another,to play with. muzzle ? Ok I'll get my coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampy jnr Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 That's the one. Mix some treats with peanut butter, stuff the Kong with this then freeze it. Give to your dog before you go out, it'll keep him occupied for a long while and he'll want a snooze afterwards. Hopefully you'll be back soon enough. i will give that a try thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Try a Kong stuffed with some food, keeps them entertained for ages. That's absolutely the way to go - If you have The Range Store near you, they have Kong stuff dirt cheap plus all the fillings for them. Don't cage it - unless it can break the cage it will just injure itself trying to get out. Despite what a lot of people will say on here, they are great dogs, but they need a lot of stimulation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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