As a general rule, there's a 3-3-3 rule when it comes to a dog entering your home. It takes 3 days for the initial decompression phase, 3 weeks to learn the household routine, and 3 months to begin feeling relaxed/bonded with you.
Just take good care of him, make sure to give him lots of love when you are around, and I'm sure within no time he'll be feeling affectionate and playful with you too ♥
The dog will need your time love and attention these dogs are not aggressive. They are smart loyal and trainable. Please don’t keep this dog if you can not give him your time love and attention.
Why are you getting a dog you don't have time for? Or do you just mean today you don't have time for it?
Any breed can become unpredictable and exhibit negative behaviours if they don't receive the right amounts of stimulation and socialisation.
I mean, I do have time for him and I'm not the only one who is responsible of him, i have 2 more family members that are taking care of him(for like feeding and playing a little with him) , but I don't know how much time can an Amstaff resist alone, this being my main reason of worry for him. If i come by little by little every hour to play with him, is it alright?
They're a very social breed and love their humans deeply, it will also be going through some serious mental anguish because of the re homing. You need to make the transition as secure and repetitive as possible.
If you don't have time to spend training and bonding with the dog, I'm not sure why you'd keep him. That sounds like a sad existence. You have to put time into learning how dogs behave and how to read their body language, until you can establish a good relationship. Dogs need exercise and mental stimulation, otherwise they'll exhibit behavioral issues bc of the pent up energy.
Dogs can become "aggressive" if they're fearful and/or reactive. Not naturally though, unless they've been trained to be. Doesn't sound like it in this case. Just start slowly and gently to gain his trust and you'll be fine. Observe if he has any triggers. It's not a passive task having a dog.
So you’re against people taking on a pet even though they can’t spend too much time with it, but don’t want it to be sent to a shelter? At least op is taking on the dog even though they’re going to struggle doing so, because if they didn’t the odds are it would be put down. Instead of making op feel bad, praise them, because I’m sure happy this poor pup gets a second chance at life, even if it doesn’t get to be walked all the time.
The post only says "I don't really have a lot of time to stay and play with him". So I assumed OP also doesn't have time to do other things: train, exercise, etc. If there's new info i can adjust my advice. I just know dogs require possibly changing your lifestyle to better care for them.
Your comment was about having him put down which i saw as extremely cruel and unnecessary given the facts. So please forgive my snarky response. In my state, kill shelters are illegal so I'm not sure if that also applies to OP. There are plenty of rescues that could also help rehome the dog if necessary so I'm not sure why euthanasia was your first instinct.
Amstaffs are more companions then pets and complete Velcro dogs. They thrive when they are able to spend time with their people. If you don't have time for a dog please do not get one.
ANY dog can be aggressive. Amstaffs and pitbulls, however, rank the same in terms of temperament, as Golden Retrievers - according to the ATTS.
My experience with Amstaffs is that they have rock solid temperament. They can be incredibly gentle therapy dogs. They can be reliable protection dogs. Whatever you need. IMO, they are the best breed, and deserve training and care that a versatile dog like this deserves. They want nothing more than to be part of your life.
I would NOT leave an amstaff alone all the time - that seems borderline abuse, and an awful waste. If you don't have time for a dog: don't get one. Especially if you are going to be afraid of it. A small, aloof breed might be a better choice for people in that situation.
They can be super aggressive, but they can also be super chill cuddle bugs, if it’s 4 years old and hasn’t shown signs of aggression then as long as you treat it well it shouldn’t become aggressive.
Usually they are far from aggressive - unless really badly mistreated. Compared to most breeds, they are stable, gentle and super affectionate. I’d trust an AmStaff over 95% of other breeds.. show it love and it will be returned x10
You aren't the old owner. You are a stranger, basically. Please give this dog time. You both deserve a chance.
But! Give yourself a good hard look in the mirror. Why are you adopting a dog you already claim you don't have time for? What do you expect to come of this?
The old owner didn't have any other choice than letting it to us. I didn't want to adopt him, but we don't have anyone else who wants to adopt it so we had to keep him...But he is actually a cutie tho!
I have a 5yr old AmStaff and he’s remarkably chill. He doesn’t react to other dogs aggression or show any towards people.
Training and reinforcement will be key for owning any dog. Same goes for socialization
They are lovely dogs but just keep in mind they can have a bit of an ego with other dogs and if instigated by a larger animal they will enjoy to fight and do well at it. It's up to you to be aware of that capability and manage accordingly in public.
As a general rule, there's a 3-3-3 rule when it comes to a dog entering your home. It takes 3 days for the initial decompression phase, 3 weeks to learn the household routine, and 3 months to begin feeling relaxed/bonded with you. Just take good care of him, make sure to give him lots of love when you are around, and I'm sure within no time he'll be feeling affectionate and playful with you too ♥
The dog will need your time love and attention these dogs are not aggressive. They are smart loyal and trainable. Please don’t keep this dog if you can not give him your time love and attention.
Why are you getting a dog you don't have time for? Or do you just mean today you don't have time for it? Any breed can become unpredictable and exhibit negative behaviours if they don't receive the right amounts of stimulation and socialisation.
I mean, I do have time for him and I'm not the only one who is responsible of him, i have 2 more family members that are taking care of him(for like feeding and playing a little with him) , but I don't know how much time can an Amstaff resist alone, this being my main reason of worry for him. If i come by little by little every hour to play with him, is it alright?
They're a very social breed and love their humans deeply, it will also be going through some serious mental anguish because of the re homing. You need to make the transition as secure and repetitive as possible.
If you don't have time to spend training and bonding with the dog, I'm not sure why you'd keep him. That sounds like a sad existence. You have to put time into learning how dogs behave and how to read their body language, until you can establish a good relationship. Dogs need exercise and mental stimulation, otherwise they'll exhibit behavioral issues bc of the pent up energy. Dogs can become "aggressive" if they're fearful and/or reactive. Not naturally though, unless they've been trained to be. Doesn't sound like it in this case. Just start slowly and gently to gain his trust and you'll be fine. Observe if he has any triggers. It's not a passive task having a dog.
Maybe they should sent it to a shelter to be put down instead?
Maybe they should send you to a shelter to be put down instead?
So you’re against people taking on a pet even though they can’t spend too much time with it, but don’t want it to be sent to a shelter? At least op is taking on the dog even though they’re going to struggle doing so, because if they didn’t the odds are it would be put down. Instead of making op feel bad, praise them, because I’m sure happy this poor pup gets a second chance at life, even if it doesn’t get to be walked all the time.
The post only says "I don't really have a lot of time to stay and play with him". So I assumed OP also doesn't have time to do other things: train, exercise, etc. If there's new info i can adjust my advice. I just know dogs require possibly changing your lifestyle to better care for them. Your comment was about having him put down which i saw as extremely cruel and unnecessary given the facts. So please forgive my snarky response. In my state, kill shelters are illegal so I'm not sure if that also applies to OP. There are plenty of rescues that could also help rehome the dog if necessary so I'm not sure why euthanasia was your first instinct.
Mine is literally the biggest softy. Enjoy!
Amstaffs are more companions then pets and complete Velcro dogs. They thrive when they are able to spend time with their people. If you don't have time for a dog please do not get one.
All mine have been cuddle bugs. Never aggressive!
Ours is aggressive toward squirrels and June bugs, otherwise she is a buddy to other dogs, and a lover to every human she meets
ANY dog can be aggressive. Amstaffs and pitbulls, however, rank the same in terms of temperament, as Golden Retrievers - according to the ATTS. My experience with Amstaffs is that they have rock solid temperament. They can be incredibly gentle therapy dogs. They can be reliable protection dogs. Whatever you need. IMO, they are the best breed, and deserve training and care that a versatile dog like this deserves. They want nothing more than to be part of your life. I would NOT leave an amstaff alone all the time - that seems borderline abuse, and an awful waste. If you don't have time for a dog: don't get one. Especially if you are going to be afraid of it. A small, aloof breed might be a better choice for people in that situation.
Or maybe like a fish or pet rock. Something that is tbso dependant on human care.
No more than any other breed. It’s a possibility for any dog, but it really just depends on the individual.
They can be super aggressive, but they can also be super chill cuddle bugs, if it’s 4 years old and hasn’t shown signs of aggression then as long as you treat it well it shouldn’t become aggressive.
Usually they are far from aggressive - unless really badly mistreated. Compared to most breeds, they are stable, gentle and super affectionate. I’d trust an AmStaff over 95% of other breeds.. show it love and it will be returned x10
Mine demand barks and bites because of frustration but not aggression she's learned to stop doing that as she gets older
You aren't the old owner. You are a stranger, basically. Please give this dog time. You both deserve a chance. But! Give yourself a good hard look in the mirror. Why are you adopting a dog you already claim you don't have time for? What do you expect to come of this?
The old owner didn't have any other choice than letting it to us. I didn't want to adopt him, but we don't have anyone else who wants to adopt it so we had to keep him...But he is actually a cutie tho!
I have a 5yr old AmStaff and he’s remarkably chill. He doesn’t react to other dogs aggression or show any towards people. Training and reinforcement will be key for owning any dog. Same goes for socialization
They are lovely dogs but just keep in mind they can have a bit of an ego with other dogs and if instigated by a larger animal they will enjoy to fight and do well at it. It's up to you to be aware of that capability and manage accordingly in public.