A few tips from the Dogmama - I've been training dogs longer than I've been riding - partly because they had not invented the wheel yet...

1. Everything Sundial said - she obviously has some experience. Temperment testing is as good as the tester - so keep that in mind.
2. Prepare to be ALPHA in your household. That means, both dogs mind YOU. I highly encourage obedience classes for both dogs. This will help curtail any arguing over territory, bones, etc.

3. Staf. bull terriers have a bad rap in general. However, if you start seeing problems, please enlist a GOOD behaviorist. I've seen them work absolute wonders - primarily by establishing who is ALPHA in the household (see #2).

4. One big question is - how good is this guy around children? Little kids have jerky movements that can be misinterpreted by dogs as threats. Dogs don't "hate children" - they're often afraid.


And, "good on you" for adopting this guy!