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6 weeks is too early. I think there are some rules to that effect. is your chosen breeder registered ,etc?

he's play growling . puppies vocalise a lot! they do it to littermates of course- and if no littermates, then toys will do .

re: swaps we start off with a toy.. I see a pup carrying something, and ask what they have, and tell them how wonderful it is, etc etc... (make sure you have treats handy..but not visible) get them to sit, and then offer a yummy something ..as they open their mouth, or move toward it, I say SWAP..and take the toy..replacing it with food & praise ;) repeat, repeat,repeat with toys and eventually bones etc. I also teach YUK! when they pick up something dangerous/forbidden....same sort of thing, but more urgent, and they just drop /spit out what they have . It has various success rates

How do you know? When you were happy with her response to the occasional man in a hoodie, you wouldn't have foreseen it to escalating to what it is now (or you would have done something about it back then). So now you think she is "all bluff" and "wouldn't hurt anyone". But it is from this level that the behaviour can spring board. Just like it did from the "occasional man in a hoodie" to a broader range of people and a higher frequency. IMO you should have someone out to help you. Please don't toy with this by trying to train over the internet. This is where the behaviours that land dogs and people in really deep poo, begin. It is worth getting some professional tuition and guidance now - whilst the behaviour is not as bad as it can get and before it gets worse. X2

And doesn't that give you a couple of missed heartbeats! Glad all was OK ! buggers!!!

No argument from me :D BUT they need to be trained up to it ... to see that it is no big deal .... and touching a dog/trying to remove food without all the groundwork is asking for a reaction

You have dogs - these things happen. calmly getting a leash and taking him out,or crating him would ,to me, be more appropriate .He doesn't need any more excitement..and yelling etc will just confuse him.

When dogs are eating- I don't touch them-or their food ... that said- I know that I COULD take it with no probs- we always practice "Swaps" .. where they give me a toy or a bone , and they get something in return .... so when I ask/tell... there is no problem. I think your action with the broom was unnecessary ..and has possibly now taught him that you are not to be fully trusted Please get a trainer in to help with this- personal help, where someone can witness the dog and behaviours is the only way to get advice/help tailored to your problem :D

Royalla- love your guys- Molly is gorgeous, and Dance is most impressive!

oh- and this is what happens when dad is a koolie , and Mum is an English Cocker ,my boy, Hamlet - who inherited the worst of both breeds LINK

some are just farm bred TIY Oi Billy

A cute mix of border collie/kelpie and something slender . I can not see any ACD .... the spots could well be from the border collie side

R I P boys-

Have you asked them to help you? Esp. with the resource guarding? I would strongly recommend you contact a professional and get this sorted. It has been some months, and biting just should not be happening THIS Lady has been recommended on here before .

There was a scent on the bone - either from someone handling it or contact with something, which set off this response . That's all I can think of.....

If a puppy has not experienced frost/rain/heat- of course they will be somewhat apprehensive ! It is your job to TEACH her that freezing cold ground etc is normal and ok. ... on a cold morning- take her favourite treats out- play games, and ONLY praise her/pat her when she is sniffing... eating..playing ;) NO attention at all if she is being sooky . You will find it all much simpler if you train her to toilet on command, too! That way- once she is a bit older.. YOU decide when she goes outside... you give the command- she toilets, then it's back indoors again ;) Honestly- once trained to go toilet outside- it only takes them a few minutes to do what they have to .... Trust me ! I don't really like standing out in the sleet either..so the dogs get their business done very smartly I can understand you wanting to protect her- but she needs to experience all sorts of things- including weather changes , so she is comfortable and used to the big wide world Where we live, Winter often sees minus temps here, too ..and we have days of over 40 ..so I do know what extreme weather is ..and I also think that, providing a little dog is well coated, and active outdoors, the cold is not a problem. With heat- walks etc are done in the very early morning ..toilet breaks only need to be a few minutes...and a small pool and patch of shade can be a fun place for dogs and people in the hot Summer there are proper doggie loos for indoors if you really must have a dog toileting inside ... several folks on here living in apartments etc have mentioned them

Oh- if she is a leash chewer- buy a short strong chain one! Don't leave it on .. a dangling leash is not the safest ...but, as said- make it a routine- go near door- leash clipped on- no fuss.. just praise and command and praise ...time after time. What training has she done/are you doing with her? How is she with obedience etc generally?Does she bark at people if she is in the car and people approach, or is it only the house?

I agree with secretkei. You need to set in motion management plans for your DOG (not puppy anymore) have the dog on leash.. and then teach her to sit/stay away from the front door...then repeat with people knocking ... no shouting/ssshing or anything else which may seem encouraging to her- just a leash, and a calm ENFORCED command ... repeat, repeat ,repeat

Poodles don't care how they are clipped - the clipping/primping is for humans poodles treated like dogs, puppy clipped or whatever, are great dogs!They are very resilient and can adapt . I have known several who lived in the country- chased rabbits, pretended to be sheepdogs in the sheepyards, rode on tractors/motorbikes ... terrific with kids and other animals and they didn't care what sort of job the groomer did

AFAIK RR is not for constant use ... it is most effective for use in situations like after a trauma, or during training/transport/vet visits/storms etc ...are these dogs anxious all the time? What else have they done- or do they have any idea what sets them off? Are the dogs related? if they are indoors- perhaps one of the pheremone diffusers, the D A P things may be useful?

:D yep .

Poor puppy - lucky for him he will be coming to a nurturing home I have not much advice- only to start him on a GOOD puppy food - with some bones,and perhaps leave the raw until later? Starting him on a good puppy food ensures he is getting all his nutrition in the right balance - guess his mum was lacking in decent food as well- so he will benefit from all the right stuff. There are others on here much better qualified than I to give sound advice. :D Enjoy your boy - make sure the vet is your first stop - just to check him out .... and remember puppies do not read labels- so quantities may need to be very flexible ! Oh- and we need photos ;)

labs are lovely, but shed 25 hrs a day What about a Whippet? I have only ever had dealings with one ..and he was just delightful in every regard !! he was very much a couch/bed potato ..and so soft .I presume your dog will be indoors ?

Most dogs will accept new food better if it is introduced gradually may I also suggest you read THIS thread and maybe post there as well- so you can join in the discussion

This is sad Your housemate has not given things much thought, and has left you to deal with things You come across as being willing to work at things- but also a bit misguided in dog body language/leadership. If there is any uncertainty/fear on your part- please contact a trainer/behaviourist and get things sorted properly, before there is a confrontation. Behaviourists are not cheap- BUT it is worth it, to remove your fear, load you up with useful knowledge, and increase your confidence ;) and , as said- please do NOT stare at this dog, or attempt to 'boss' it.