It is so hard! We all sympathise, and we all understand - please dont worry, because it WILL get better. And your pup doesn't hate you, he just...
Welcome Pal and your puppy! (What is his name?) When I got my puppy I was surprised how much he bit. Then I found this forum and everyone helped...
Oh yes, you can train a bark ok!
When you say "trained as a guard dog", what do you mean? What behaviour do you want to teach? Most labradors are naturally friendly and...
Pongo has no problem with his harness - it means he is going to do something fun.
I feel for you, that must be sad! He has just had a fright at something - you might never know what. Take it easy, as others have said - sit on...
;) Yup, been there!
Oh how can he refuse? (What can we tempt him with? What does he love doing?)
Yay! Now you just need to come down here and try some out. We'll come with you!
Welcome little Jenny!
oops sorry hit return too fast!! I was saying: ....ABSOLUTELY unable to ignore other dogs. The entire class was spent trying to stuff his face...
I took Pongo to classes for six weeks and HATED it - so I gave up. In retrospect this was probably a bad idea and more a problem with me than...
Yes, he left them in the other room. That's why he's having to hold it so close to his nose. Can't you see the slight frown of concentration?
Yeech. So, OK, now I know that Pongo has a pretty high CoI (18%). Can't do anything about that! But is there anything I should be looking out...
Well, of COURSE he is reading it. What are you implying? ;)
Ah, that's not fair! Just cos you're a mod and can edit! (Now my post doesn't make sense....)
...or even Hollysdad! ;)
Pongo's book has arrived! He is delighted with it. [ATTACH] He's particularly pleased that his name is mentioned. This is the closest he will...
Great story! Welcome from Pongo and his human (me) in south wales
So lovely to meet Dozer! Thank you for sharing his story. Run free lovely boy.