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I agree! Our pups get scruffed the very first time they nip... when very small. Usually only takes once...one has to know when and how to apply it tho! I have queries of citronella as an aversive too- my dogs have never shown any sign of trying to avoid it- and I used to use it everywhere..as a fly/mozzie repellant/deodoriser .... Don't now, cos Mum doesn't like the smell... Is there any info on it ?- I know ingestion is dangerous- but that is the case of lots of stuff we use on our dogs , or around the house...it's scary .

in 750 ml or a litre (like most spray bottles) is not a great amount...Don't they use citronella in no-bark collars? before I realised it was used as a deterrent- our dogs used to be rinsed in water containing a few drops of citronella ..to keep mozzies at bay .I never noticed a problem with using it like this.

Perhaps the liver- does he get that most days? try using some of his normal food for a few sessions- or a bit of cooked chicken? See if that makes a difference...

What other things does he eat? bones? treats? scraps? rawhide? fruit?

oh- and for those whose dogs enjoy the water spray - adding a good glug of vinegar, or a couple drops of citronella oil soon stops that!

perhaps the rabbit smells more like food?

x3 Oops- fighting over fresh rabbit dinner Your daughter may be very upset- but this rabbit's presence may well cause ongoing resource guarding fights... mind you they may now fight without the rabbit there too - things have now changed. As for reintroducing - I usually take offenders for a walk outside the yard... no tension- just a walk - preferably with one person per dog ..somewhere neutral, somewhere they both enjoy

and what was their response? Sorry for all teh queries- but if this is a habit the poor pup learnt while he was still a little baby- it will be more work for you to undo and if a breeder DID keep their dogs like this- then you may need to be a bit cautious ,and question them about other things like genetic diseases... some folks producing puppies don't bother too much with the correct health tests - and sometimes new owners find their puppy is not quite as perfect as they thought.

OK- before the pet shop where was he? reason being, if he was from a 'breeder' who, how can I put it , was not in the breeding/selling for the right reasons.. a lot of the time pups/dogs are kept in very small pens , and they HAVE to toilet where they sleep and eat. Is the breeder willing to help you with solving these problems? What breed is your puppy?

When he got really bad- I used to take my old boy to a kinesiologist/chiropractor (MINE) we snuck him in after hours.... There were points on his neck/chest/shoulders which were worked on.. and for the next few days , everyone remarked at how laid back my dog was..and asked what had happened to him he was Sooo cool .... Oh- and you could try THIS, perhaps ?

I think this trainer is not aware that dogs biting people is a SERIOUS problem- and one which needs to be addressed in a serious manner !! A rescue dog (any dog) 'bullying' , growling ,biting needs professional help.YOU need professional help in understanding/managing it. Advice given here is not good enough- we cannot see the dog's body language, or how he interacts with your family , and without this personal observation, an accurate assessment cannot be made. Hoping a trusted professional can help you and your family

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt75/tl.../DSC_0226-1.jpg This one ..

In one of those pics- his face looks eerily human! What a good and gorgeous boy! Bet your Mum and the others were happy to have him there

How are his hips ?

Anal glands express sometimes during excitement/rough play - so don't worry Everything seems to be working as it should!!

apologies- have been pre occupied myself - but will definitely be lighting candles again.

Another version of 'community service' ,maybe?

Gosh- he is so handsome!! Thanks for the photo updates .

That must be a bit scary Epilepsy is all I can think of ....vomiting can be part of it , AFAIK..and the odd gait .. Hope it has gone now for another year!

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I would simply suggest, at this stage , put pup away in his room/crate BEFORE you start the whippersnipper etc. Give him a bone/treat- then ignore him. No way will I whippersnip with even our adult, settled dogs outside It is very dangerous ! Vacuuming here means inside dogs/cats are in a seperate area of the house before I vacuum. I just can't be bothered watching/worrying .

Welcome. She is 9 weeks old. She should not have left her mother until at LEAST 8 weeks old, so as to gain confidence and socialisation. I would not say she has seperation anxiety- she is merely a BABY , scared and not knowing what the hell is happening to her. Unfortunately, by walking your baby puppy like this, you are exposing her to all sorts of possible dangers. She is not fully vaccinated, therefore could easily catch a killer disease such as PARVO . She is only a puppy and may not respond to an aggressive dog with the correct doggy manners.... this could prove deadly At this age- frights she gets and things she experiences may well affect how she sees the world ..... Here are some links which may give you some info as to why she is behaving teh way she is... LINK LINK LINK

Lucky dog! Now perhaps would be a good time to suggest to the owners better ways of stopping fence-jumping....

I suggest you ask some of these questions of the behaviourist You both will be working together- understanding of each other's role is important, I think. I hope this step is a BIG help for you in understanding/managing your little boy. THis is all a worry- and I hope you can video it, or arrange for the behaviourist to actually see it happening- so she knows exactly . Looking forward to hearing updates

How sad - you lost your puppy, and have also been hurt by an apparently unscrupulous person/business. Providing you have receipts etc- Consumer affairs may be of some help- but the people from whom you bought your puppy most probably had no health guatantee or anything I agree with the suggestion to NOT get another pup from these people.