The Wiggle Butt Wellness Guide

Happy Staffy, happy life. Here’s your simple, science-ish (and smile-heavy) routine for a well-balanced bestie.

1) Move the Body (and the Brain)

• Daily rhythm: 2–3 sessions split between brisk walks, fetch, and sniffari explorations.
• Enrichment: Food puzzles, snuffle mats, frozen Kongs, DIY cardboard “find it!” games.
• Training snacks: 3–5 minute micro-sessions sprinkled through the day—sit, down, stay, touch, come.

2) Master the Snooze

• Sleep zones: One cozy bed in a quiet corner + one “hangout” bed near you.
• Calm cues: After active play, shift to lick mats or gentle chewing (calming, satisfying, sofa-friendly).

3) Social with Sense

• People: Reward polite greetings; practice “watch me” and “sit” before petting.
• Dogs: Choose calm, compatible friends; prioritize parallel walks over chaotic free-for-alls.

4) Confidence Builders

• Novelty days: New textures (grass, rubber mats), new routes, new tricks.
• Positive handling: Pair nail touches, harnessing, and vet-style checks with treats.

5) The Human Bit

• Consistency > intensity: 10 minutes, done daily, beats a rare “big day out.”
• Joy is the point: Celebrate the small wins (that perfect sit! that gentle boop!).

Gentle note: If you have health or behavior concerns, a vet check and a force-free trainer are your dream team. Meanwhile, keep the wiggles coming.