...energy release? I've recently come upon a chance to adopt an american staffordshire terrier as a favor for a friend..I have experience with dog's most of my life, But all previous dogs were much "calmer" breeds such as lab's and golden retrievers...I know staffy's are highly intelligent high energy dogs, And look forward to having the chance to work with him and learn from one another...His previous owner encouraged him to swing from a suspended rope, And he would just hang there until you tell him to let go of it..I was wondering if such activities encourage "aggression" or rather a "healthy" release of energy!?...
great answers guys, I appreciate it very much...
And I have studied the breed and know what to expect, I also know that every dog is different, The previous owner is a good friend, and though she encouraged him to use the rope swing, I strongly believe she did not use it for aggression..He is a very well trained dog and listens to command's very well, He is attentive and seems very willing to "please" his master.. this will be a challenge and a learning experience for the both of us..
great answers guys, I appreciate it very much...
And I have studied the breed and know what to expect, I also know that every dog is different, The previous owner is a good friend, and though she encouraged him to use the rope swing, I strongly believe she did not use it for aggression..He is a very well trained dog and listens to command's very well, He is attentive and seems very willing to "please" his master.. this will be a challenge and a learning experience for the both of us..