Julie,
at shows, I usually shoot dogs either sitting or laying on my belly and the Staffy Bulls that are waiting for their photo usually come over and wash my face and then sit between my legs while I shoot the others. The owners love the fact that I'm not afraid of them but I really love them and most dogs can tell that.

I've never met an aggressive Staffy Bull or a non-social one. Maybe I've been lucky but I've met a ton. They're really great dogs.

Jim