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    Help! biting puppy

    Play biting (mouthing) is COMPLETELY normal in a puppy. Its how they explore their new world and interact, and clearly you are lots of fun to interact with :) but best to try to get it under control. The technique which worked best for me was to use a disappointed 'uh-oh!' when mouthing was...
  2. J

    Night time poop habit

    Hello! I struggled with a fussy eater and it was onyl when Cassie turned about 12 months old that she became more reliable with eating. Theres a few things I'd say about the various issues: 1. fussy eater - when you say 'absolutely refused' do you mean he turned his nose up at it? I think...
  3. J

    Hello new to puppyhood

    Hello! Ziva looks adorable! Play biting (mouthing) is COMPLETELY normal in a puppy. Its how they explore their new world but best to try to get it under control. The technique which worked best for me was to use a disappointed 'uh-oh!' when mouthing was happening and quickly introduce a toy...
  4. J

    How do I get my dog to Drop the ball please!

    Brilliant! will def try the 'trade' tip and report back in a few days!! :)
  5. J

    How do I get my dog to Drop the ball please!

    Lol I know....and, forgetting the frustrations of me being the 'retriever' in th relationship, its actually quite funny! Yep ball trumps everything. Ive tried to get her really into tug games as a trade (and so we can play closer together) and thats fine as long as there is no ball in sight...
  6. J

    How do I get my dog to Drop the ball please!

    hello - newbie here looking for advice on getting my 1yr ball obsessed border collie to drop a ball when she brings it back instead of 'dancing' and rounding us. Cassie is very ball focussed but she has a little routine when we are ball-playing.....when we first arrive at park and she is let...
  7. J

    Overexcited dog at obedience class

    Hello, new here but I had experience of similar problem and my trainer recommended a head collar (Halti/Gentle Leader, that kind of thing) for my border collie, Cassie. The way it fits means it sits in certain pressure areas which relax the dog. She doesnt like having it put on so we struggle...
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