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oooh thanks Claire! will have a look

Thank you! will look at that thread, and I get what you're saying there, distraction and another task may work better! he's got an extremely busy little head, I often feel he needs a' job!' have considered gun dog training, but not sure if I'd get laughed at turning up with a Field spaniel...

Hows it going? My puppy at 4 months didn't particularly like going for a wee outside on walks and would hold it in until he got back, which made for an unpleasant walk for him, then he'd have an accident in the house. For him it was about feeling secure I guess. Like someone else has said, I...

I have a spaniel x pom rescue. Had him from 12 weeks. He's a sweetheart and loves everybody and everything. Housetrained, really now improving on not jumping up at folk etc, but still play bites occasionally. Its got significantly less but first thing in the morning when he's excited to see me...

I hear you. This is where we are. It’s very trying and very frustrating. I’m trying to be consistent and wait for it to pass. It will do eventually 👍

Very cute. Welcome !

I love Frenchies and babysit one regularly for my friend. He's gorgeous!

Flobo, That's how I came away feeling. I enjoyed the day but came away feeling it had all become very much about the money and looks. But then I am a right sucker for a rescue, so guess I'll always be that way!

Thanks JoanneF. Yes we are on a long line with harness. I will try hard now to be more engaging and try an alternative to the ball. My last dog was a nervous, pretty damaged Staffy bless his soul, who hated dogs running up to him and was quite reactive when scared, so I really don't want Teddy...

Thanks for all your help . Ill chat to vet and rescue x

I went off Crufts after a visit a couple of years ago where I met a French bull dog breeder. Whole thing did not sit right with me at all. I enjoyed the police displays and service dogs demos though, and fly ball! so I watch a bit. I agree with your point on Frenchies.

Hi all. My 6 month spaniel cross is growing beautifully and we love him to bits. He is affectionate and loves all dogs and humans.... a bit too much. He's always been a dog lover, but since he hit his teens he is OBSESSED with other dogs. if we see one out he literally stops, stares, or sits...

yep, I used to remove myself or him from the situation, evenings were always worse for us, especially 7 pm onwards!

Bookworm55! I hear you!! our pup is now 5 months old and finally...its starting to stop, It's tough but just keep redirecting pup to the appropriate chew toys. its so tough at times and their teeth are so sharp at that age. I remember walking around the house in wellies one day! Its does pass...

Hi . My adorable bundle of exhausting fun has to go to the vets to be castrated when he is 6 months old. I have to get him done as he is a rescue and of course, all reputable rescues stipulate this. He is only small, a cocker x pom so I've read early neutering at 6 months is ok. Just getting...

Thanks so much ! Sounds like you have worked so hard for your pups. I agree entirely with all your comments. 1 size does not fit all. Teddy is very sociable and friendly. Like you said, I think 1-1 will benefit him far much more.

Thanks ! Nice to feel I’m not alone. He tired so quickly there. I brought him home last night and he instantly fell asleep in the back seat and took ages to calm down on return at home, peed in a corner too as so hyped. Not the way to go for us I don’t think. One on one I think. Puppy classes...

So, just wondering has anyone else struggled in puppy class? I’ve just finished week 2 of puppy class with my 17 week rescue puppy. He’s doing so well with his training at home. House trained, sitting, staying, gives a paw, loves meeting other dogs and people. Bit OTT though with his excitement...

Bless you . I do feel for you. Lost my rescue dog Christmas 2022. It’s so tough. I have a new pup but still shed a tear for my old boy. I comfort myself in the Knowledge we gave him a loving home, In the same way you did for your beloved dog. So many dogs do not have this. Sounds like the...