In this blog post, we’re talking honestly about what it feels like to live with a ‘difficult’ dog. The impact it can have on your mental health, and, most importantly, what you can do to make life easier for both of you.

So, you’ve brought home a puppy, and instead of feeling like your life is now filled with joy and cuddles… you’re sitting on the floor at 2am Googling, “Why is my puppy (insert potentially annoying behaviour)?!”.

Your entire schedule is now littered (pun intended) with a million puppy-related duties that you didn’t even think of, everything has been peed on, your clothes are full of holes… You might feel like you’ve made a huge mistake—but with the right understanding and training, this phase will pass!

First things first: you are not alone. Puppy regret is real. Many new puppy owners experience a wave of guilt, frustration, and even panic in those early months. It is a huge responsibility to be suddenly caring for a little creature who is confused, and speaks a totally different language!

If your sweet, well-behaved puppy has suddenly started ignoring cues, pulling on the lead, barking at other dogs, or acting like they’ve completely forgotten their training, you’re not alone — welcome to adolescence!

Just like human teenagers, dogs go through a period of dramatic change as they mature. This stage can feel frustrating and confusing for many owners, especially when their previously calm puppy seems to have been replaced by a chaotic, rebellious version of themselves. But these behaviours are normal — and with the right understanding and support, this phase doesn’t have to be a nightmare.

Bull breeds — like Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Bullies, English Bulls, and their crosses — are often misunderstood. While they're known for their strength and enthusiasm, they’re also sensitive, intelligent, emotionally-driven dogs with deep bonds to their humans.

And one of the best ways to meet their needs, both mentally and physically, is simple: play.

In this blog, we’ll look at how to use play to fulfil your Bull breed’s needs, build connection, and reduce unwanted behaviours.

As dog owners, we want to give our pups the best life possible — Long walks, fun adventures, enrichment toys, training, social outings… the list goes on. But here’s something most owners don’t realize:

You can do too much, and inadvertently not allow your dog to learn to switch ‘off’.