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@Canisbellum magic!. That is one great image

This is an excerpt from a very experienced and reliable dog expert The article is a very informative read ! http://k9protraining.com.au/punishing-puppies/

Not posted for any argument - an interesting little blog , and an insight . http://bad-dogs-gone-good.com/2017/07/when-a-positive-trainer-goes-to-the-dark-side/ excerpt :

Hmmm- a 4 mth old pup pulling like a freight train . YES, YES, Yes!! the longer a dog has a habit, the harder it is to teach something else ;) Buying harnesses because of pulling .. IMO helping pup to walk calmly would be a better investment . Some good resources for you to enjoy and ... Like this

It sounds as if you have not yet had any sessions with a one-on-one trainer ? There are things I would do to baby pups, but definitely not to a 7 mth old one . You and pup NEED a personal trainer . One thing I can suggest ( OFF LABEL use .. use at own risk ) is to apply vicks vapor rub to yr hands /fingers ....but really, to do this properly . to LEARN why the pup is doing this ..you do need to book a trainer's time

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huh??? How so ? Photos of gundogs working are wonderful to see ! message me some , if you don't feel you can post

Hi I do not use harnesses .. but it seems the fitting of this one may be wrong? Does the pup pull a lot? is that why you use a harness?

..and they are two very cute adults!! LOVE their fuzzy faces .

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@Scottsmum That view!!! :D I love that black cat with the yellow eyes, too

What work by them both!!!

Mary greeting me when I get home

@teekay Niiice

thankyou!!

Agree

how disappointing. Hopefully soon you can find a breeder who will act a bit more responsibly!

a late one for whatever week it is :P Playing , after cleaning the jug ...and yes, it is cold !! have all doors & windows open

Lovely photos - and a variety of subjects

Hi You girl is possibly just sticking close as she feels a bit off . The cone can be very off putting as well . It is a very restrictive thing .. Is she eating OK ? Did she get pain relief ? All dogs are different - some are more stoic- some are more sensitive ... have you tried the commands without cone ? Just try & keep things normal .. her routine has changed ....you left her at a place where she obviously had some odd things done ... and she will certainly feel the stitches - maybe pulling a bit , so she does have reasons to be clingy, I think. yes- I've known bitches be speyed - and once the anaesthetic wears off , they are raring to go .... and I've known them to want to be waited on hand & foot!

Use words you are happy to use anywhere, and words which just have one meaning I use Gimme Yuck Lie Down. Gimme I teach by replacing their treasure with a treat - a special treat!

That's frustrating, isn't it ? What have been the results of his faecal tests and blood tests over the years? What vet treatment has he had ? have you contacted his breeder to see if any others have this problem? has he always lived in the same house/yard? There are so many reasons why this may happen - a lot of 'detective' work needs doing

Ok > Fred and his flyaway collar One of The Boss's workers .

@Scottsmum wow. is that near you ? PS : is it very wrong to imagine Wal & The Dog sliding down the hills in the mud whenever I see images like this ? ;) @Canisbellum I so love that photo .... <3

Oops ... I know that feeling!! Sowwy LOL.