For us it has just taken time. Chewie (13 months) has always had the run of the downstairs area, though the amount of supervision required has...
We didn't teach it as such. I did a bit of reading and some dogs apparently just "get" pointing, and we happen to have one. Sometimes when we...
This is a bit left field... but if your dog understands pointing that can be quite helpful in directing them without getting in their space. I...
Ignoring/rewarding alternate behaviour does definitely work. I spent weeks ignoring Chewie while I cooked and he barked at me. He also barked at...
I see so much of me and Chewie in your experiences with Luna. I often get caught up in trying to be perfect and to have the perfect dog and forget...
Our dog has a trampoline style bed outdoors and it is the only bed (apart from vet bed) that he hasn't destroyed. He also likes hanging out on it...
I agree with everything that has been said. It is amazing that you have looked out for the puppy, but there is also a clear link between animal...
What we did when Chewie did this (at around 5 months I think) was wait for just one step in the right direction and then treat. I also used to...
My boy is 12 months old and 24kg. He is still filling out, but probably won't gain too much weight as long as we don't let him get fat! Think of...
We are slowly working towards Chewie hanging out in the home office with us when we work- and today we got to to 2.5 hours of quiet work! We do...
Pigs ears are apparently very fatty so as other have said, they can cause upsets. Any of the dried fish skin treats go down well with Chewie. We...
Well, I tried to stomp off but the effect was spoiled by Chewie wanting to stay and wag his tail at them. If only he was a bit more aloof! :rolleyes:
I've had a little epiphany about timing and LAT. Basically I need to click and treat earlier and faster- especially at the start of the walk. We...
First of all, it is amazing that you have chosen to rescue Rosie. So well done! We found 9 months the absolute worst age. They are boisterous,...
I would definitely go to the vet. While dogs can get diarrhoea from eating too much (not usually too fast) given that it has been going on this...
Hmm. We use tall garden edging, but I think wrapping that in chicken wire as Michael jas suggested would be more effective as the dog will then...
The most likely thing is hunger, but depending on how long is has been going on for, my boy had a period where he retched in the morning (only for...
I know my boy would love those treats- or anything fishy. And a great walk or a trip somewhere new always goes down well.
Well, the upside is that his ear canals are okay, which is good as recurrent deeper ear infections aren't great. I hope he gets over his...
Thank you @LoopyLuna! Yes, I've had a Lab breeder tell me that Chewie sure is more playful and boisterous than most, but extremely lovely (and...
