Staffordshire Bull Terrier Archives

Staffie’s Extreme Reactivity and Fear of Bangs

A person like Dudley would be on the go non-stop. They would nev
er stop talking, chewing their nails, demanding attention all the time. They would be unable to listen properly because they were so preoccupied, jumping into the air and screeching at sudden sounds and being inappropriately demonstrative to strangers.

By Theo Stewart, 6 days ago August 10, 2026

arousal, excitement

‘Mystery’ Barking in an Over-Aroused Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The most annoying barking is while the lady is on the phone, trying to work.

The other is the real mystery. He barks at a corner of the room under the TV. This is a little shrine where they keep the ashes of their two past dogs, along with a couple of balls and their collars

By Theo Stewart, 2 years ago February 11, 2026

Aggression

Anxious and Hypervigilant Dog. Helping Cas Finally Relax

The smallest thing sets anxious Cas off.

If he settles for a moment, just the intake of breath from someone is enough to cause him to leap to his feet again. Then he rushes about, mouth wide open, panting.

By Theo Stewart, 7 years ago March 31, 2026

Fear

Rescued from Squalor — Why Gentle Chester Pins Other Dogs

Rescued from squalor How can a dog rescued from starvation and neglect still be so sweet — yet pin other dogs when things get too much?

I have just met Staffie Chester, featured on TV’s The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davis, rescued with two starving companions from squalor.

How do some of these dogs coming out of such a bad situation, come out of these situations and remain so sweet? (more…)

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 10, 2026

Fear

Terrified of Cars and Traffic — Helping Barney Feel Safe

Barney is an emotional mix of being extremely friendly, over-excitable and scared stiff of the world outside his house and garden.

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 10, 2026

Walks, walking and other dogs

Dog Pulls Frantically on Walks – No Walks Have Become the Only Option

Hector’s lack of self-control both when people come into the house and the frantic pulling on walks are due to much the same things. Over-arousal and I, believe, some anxiety too. As he now gets no exercise he must have an excess of energy and no outlet for other stresses.

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 19, 2026

Aggression

Male Dog Suddenly Fighting with Female Dog

There have now been four serious fights with the young man having been bitten when separating the dogs.

By Theo Stewart, 8 years ago April 19, 2026

Fear

Nervous Dog Meets New Puppy — Confidence Takes Time

Nervous dog Tom is yet another Staffie who is fearful of the outside world and reluctant to walk.

Tom drools when he is scared. He does a lot of drooling on walks.

By Theo Stewart, 9 years ago April 24, 2026

Aggression

Aggressive Towards Dogs. A Not-So-Brave New World

Is she aggressive — or trying to protect herself in a world she doesn’t yet understand? ‘Aggressive towards other dogs but a perfect dog at home’. How many times do I hear that. Aggressive is only a word. It can mean a lot of things. In Lottie’s case it’s probably Read more

By Theo Stewart, 9 years ago April 25, 2026

arousal, excitement

Over-Excited Staffie Bites Arms and Feet When People Arrive

Such uncontrolled excitement is a challenge to deal with.

They let Tia out of the utility room and into the kitchen where I was standing. She flew at me, grabbing my arm with her teeth. She repeatedly jumped up.

By Theo Stewart, 9 years ago April 29, 2026

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffie’s Extreme Reactivity and Fear of Bangs

‘Mystery’ Barking in an Over-Aroused Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Anxious and Hypervigilant Dog. Helping Cas Finally Relax

Rescued from Squalor — Why Gentle Chester Pins Other Dogs

Terrified of Cars and Traffic — Helping Barney Feel Safe

Dog Pulls Frantically on Walks – No Walks Have Become the Only Option

Male Dog Suddenly Fighting with Female Dog

Nervous Dog Meets New Puppy — Confidence Takes Time

Aggressive Towards Dogs. A Not-So-Brave New World

Over-Excited Staffie Bites Arms and Feet When People Arrive

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