Staffordshire Terrier Puppy Walks Herself Home to Get Out of the Rain Like a True Queen

Puppies are developing personalities from the jump. They're untouched by any outside forces. Who we make them, from this point on, is who they will be. If you spoil your puppy rotten, they will be spoiled rotten forever.

Recently, one dog mom showed off the exact moment she found out that her puppy was going to be a diva for life. It turns out that all she needed to show her true colors was a little bit of rain. She wanted no part in it:

Sammy the Blue Staffy is exactly the kind of puppy my girl dog has ended up becoming. Rain? No way!

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Sammy was born in late 2023. She was actually purchased from a breeder, which means she's spent no time in a rescue - she was fully moldable, and this was who she's meant to be. At seven(ish) months old, she's already developing her own quirks and, most importantly, that trademark blocky head that comes with being a Staffie.

Like many short-haired pups, Sammy does not like the rain at all. These dogs just aren't built for it, which means their coat doesn't wick away moisture in the same way other dogs' do. The water gets down to their skin faster and can make them uncomfortable or even cause the zoomies !

How to Keep Dogs Comfortable in the Rain

As much as dogs may hate the rain , they'll still need to go out in it sometimes. If you have a longhaired or double coated dog, they likely won't really mind the rain or need any help navigating it. For shorthaired pups or other dogs who are scared, you can use:

1. Rain coats that cover their backs and most of their heads
2. Booties that keep their feet from getting wet
3. An umbrella for yourself that might help keep the dog a little bit dryer, too.
4. If it's just a passing storm, you can seek shelter in a dog-friendly place or even under an awning.

No matter what kind of dog you have, you'll want to take some extra precautions when it rains, too: you should make sure they're not drinking out of puddles or licking raindrops from walls, benches, or poles. Additionally, before you set out on your rainy walk, make sure there's no chance of thunder or lightning - it could scare the dog right into running away!

Luckily for Sammy's mom, this girl had no interest in running away from anything but the rain itself. She was so ready to get home that she took herself by the leash!