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Depending on her worrywart status - My consideration would be that a puppy is kinda unknown .An adult's temperament /physical state can be seen before it lives with a new owner ...

So dealing with the OP's question, you never trained out an unwanted behaviour. Rather, you trained in the one you wanted. Best possible approach but not what the OPs question is asking. How would you have dealt with an experienced sheep chaser? yes. Good planning!

I love Groenendals ....have known those that are themselves anxious and wary ...research would find solid temps though . :)

of course rotties are favoured ;) this boy belongs to a friend ...

:( how tragic.

Black or Brindle are the "scaries" , I've found ....

Rottie or Black lab :)

Expectation of food may increase the arousal , too .... ??

..At first thought ..it seems to me the male is getting over excited ,and redirecting this onto the female ? Not so much 'playing' as doing what he does ,instead of jumping up & down and screaming? It may be necessary to do some work on desensitising him(them) to your approach,and to the sound of car on grid ....and the help of a professional would probably make this easier.. just my thoughts :)

Not a showie ..but I would imagine there are lots of ways a person's confidence could be shot down .... perhaps sports, or therapy accreditation ?

at 12 weeks ..she shouldn't really be going on "long" walks , and should be having several very short training sessions each day ..plus training inside being calm . ;) the more walks/running on teh beach ,and playing she gets - the fitter and more active she will learn to be ! The methods listed are all good..if NONE of them work ..you may need professional help ...be CALM around this pup .... give her lots of mental exercise ,,in 5 minute bursts .... and provide her, in a safe spot away from other dogs and kids, ..with large bones for chewing.

the answers are probably in this thread :) do another read..have a look at the links . How old ,and what breed puppy?

My, how we've grown!!! We are almost snarky teens .....and have LEGS :) We are learning stuff, like how to remove prickles from feet ..and how to give 'the eye' to those Apostle Birds...

Head pressing ... from memory, this can happen with brain disease , or toxicity, or tumours . please mention this to a vet ,and get some bloods done to check for liver function , etc .

Rotty ? :) Greyhound. ? Golden retriever ..?

I am so pleased you took your camera for a proper walk ... Cameras get a bit difficult if they're bored ;) Practice with this new beast should be interesting - as you have LOTS to hunt & catch :)

wow- great detail of the "baby" grasshopper ..esp its little wing buds :)

The roads got me! Variation in colour, tyre tracks,loose stuff at the kerbs, puddles/snow/reflections, and a man hole cover! Wonderful stuff!!

probably busy running around after a baby slobrador!!! :)

*snap*..

HERE, rozzie :)

agree ..but am very glad the OP can now concentrate on learning other methods now , while her dog is not pulling :)

She is just wonderful :) :)

That is just wonderful :) enjoy!

I just LOVE all your photos & comments on that FB page . I found it a delight to read the little stories about each dog , and see the product of all your work :) To capture interest and tell a story in a few lines of writing - well, that's a talent , IMO ...and the photos show personalities so well! Thankyou for a nice breakfast read :)