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look here - you can use a word instead of using a clicker - use "yes" - or good or something short & happy .

puppies need to be rewarded for being close to a human . they respond to LOVE ..food.... play ..honesty. Can you tell us a bit more?That way we can maybe work some things out What breed? What colour ? Whefre did you get it ? have you mentioned this to the breeder? How was puppy brought up ? Inside/outside ...or? How do you feed puppy ? Where does puppy sleep ?

She looks very content and happy :)

That sort of muzzle probably wouldn't fit her , anyhow ... and no - NO muzzles on unsupervised ;)

Thanks for an update :) Glad you will be seeing a trainer , and I hope this person can help .

yes, snook - an OLLOCLIP lens ..and I have a few editing programs - including snapseed , rookie , and mextures .

thank you T :)

I do so love what my iPhone can allow me to do :) take shots ..take macro shots, edit ... I am always grateful for this little item . Every day.

Excellent :) :)

A lot of dogs chew sticks :) I used to have a shocker! Didn't eat them ..just used to chew them to shreds ...

oh please check her microchip . You will then be able to plan .

It is so hard when attachment happens so fast ...

That sounds a wonderful offer - here's hoping . What a shame they have knowledge of her already

sas - the owner will NOT refund any money - and has said they will rehome this dog. What sense is there in the OP returning the dog to them?

I agree with this .

oops ..... ;)

:) he certainly sounds as though he has plenty of playtime . he does, however need periods of training ..and periods of "lie-down-and stay-calm training." perhaps 3 or 4 short training sessions will help - they only need to be 5 minutes - but need to be work - him learning and thinking, and getting much praise for doing new things :) Being only 7 mths - perhaps 2 shorter walks each end of the day ? may I also suggest your partner doesn't start rough&tumble games with pup ;) You could perhaps do the early morning, or after work walk ? Fetch is a good base - so much more can be fitted in to this ! Come, Sit, Give, Hold, Wait , heel ...all sorts :D These might give you some ideas :) CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

:) K - i dislike catching folks face on - it seems rude .o:

It has been about a year I think, since I had an opportunity to just sit for some time, & watch people pass .This was at teh local Agricultural Show .... Oh - and a working dog :)

Hi .... what is his daily/weekly programme ? what does he do each in regard to training sessions/walking....? what are his favourite toys & games ? :)

It makes perfect sense to me - you do what feels safe and responsible .

Thoughts winging your way ....

Oh dear What a big mess. 8 mths old and the owner doesn't know if there is a chip???? I think she really needs to be checked ..by a vet ..health as well as the microchip . There may be something strange happening ...I am so sorry you were caught, but pleased that someone smart and responsible has the dog ....

oh - I am so sorry to read this . Euthanising this pup seems a very responsible thing to do .It would be my chosen action as well . BUT in whose name is she microchipped ? if she is still registered in the old owner's name ... things could get tricky Did you get a receipt/papers / change of ownership form or something when you paid for this pup?

;) wanna make it even easier ? When he pees - use a cue word ... then as he finishes - lots of praise & pats ...hold his collar and wipe his feet ..then a treat or short game - so in a few days it all becomes a FUN thing :) My Don is 9 mths ..and will mostly now go - or think about it - on hearing the cue word - then we have a minute or so playing with his favourite toy :)