We use fish cubes. The dogs adore them and I can give as many as I want without tummy upsets or weight gain. They look expensive, but 1kg is a...
Yes, it’s caused by bacteria. I’m sure the vet will have a solution :) .
I would just take him to the top and give tasty treats then wait a while ‘till he relaxes (read you phone and relax yourself) then praise and move...
One of my pups, Gypsy, was like this. I got her a puppy pen instead of a crate and she slept fine after that. We had the occasional puddle at...
This reflects my whole family and, for some reason, brought a tear to my eye xx
Snowbunny posted - That article is excellent - it puts simply and clearly why and how we use food as a reinforcer. I have bookmarked it for...
Amen! They really are all very, very different. Things which work perfectly for one just don’t for the next. We tear different patches of hair...
Yes. From a very young age it’s a good idea to teach the pup to ‘give’ the object, however small. Taking it encourages swallowing, which is the...
Yes, if they never get access to remotes etc then a habit doesn’t build up. I keep absolutely everything out of their way. By the time they are...
This. Another one for me to archive and bring out when the question is asked again. When my friend’s pup, Zaba, was 14 weeks old she phoned me...
The thing with treats is not to have them in your hand or visible. Have them in a pocket or treat pouch and/or on various shelves round the...
Here it is :) All is play. If you watch two pups playing everything is done with teeth. It takes them time to discover humans can't play in...
Maybe just indoors for now so that you can supervise closely? But the nip will be a lesson, I doubt she’ll try it again :)
Anco roots are good, they can only get small fibres off them - no splinters. :)
A whistle is also consistent. I was in the park with Mollie, she was spooked by a leaf blower and ran out of the park into the road. I was...
Yes - so long as the other dog is fully vaccinated, flead and wormed. My pups mix with many many such dogs :) .
How about leaving the door open so that he can investigate? ,
This needs a link for all those who post their puppy blues :)
If you throw treats on the floor, saying ‘off’ at the same time he’ll soon get off :) ,,
Thanks :)
