Monah

Tony, who ever you are, you are sooo clever. Always reading your advice and using it so thanks. I agree with tony, squirt. the first words ANYONE hears at our door are, IGNORE the dog, ignore the dog ignore the dog!! THis fixes the people problem and hopefully the dog follows suit. It worked for us but took a while,(except with my mother who doesn't listen to me, but then mothers don't)

My dog did the rear up thingy and was nervous especially if a dog or person was behind her. We found in our case that lots of obed training surrounded by other dogs and people, in front and behind, eventually did the trick. She is now 14 months old and a different dog. Once they realise these things are not a threat, hopefully their behaviour will change. Just repeat, repeat repeat the positve. I don't really think a harness is good. I know many people here don't like them, but while my dog was like this i found a 'halti' type easiest. Now she is confident and easy to walk on her ordinary day collar. It just took a bit of time and I couldn't hold her on a check chain or collar when she reared up etc. She was too strong for me when in a 'panic'. Anyway, try whatever you think best. All dogs are different. Good luck, keep persevering!!

Me too!!Stocked up on extra tonnes for new pup after taking 6 months to train Monah properly, and bloody pup came 'trained' at 8 weeks!! Now have whole cupboard of useless paper towel!!!! Just shows you, never plan ahead!

Hiya. Seeing as you are a very experienced doggie person, I would have a vet examination. Monah was houstrained and after desexing had a small hormonal problem which led to leakage and some wetting that we fixed up quickly with medication. I know your dog is too young to have been desexed, but this experience led me to discover that there are many many dogs with urinary type problems that show up as toiliet training issues, which quite surprised me. I would get it checked out just in case and keep a record of how many times etc. it happens, how often blah blah blah, you know what I mean, so that you are armed with info when you see the vet. They can only go by what info you give them so it's best to be prepared. Also a first wee of the day sample is important in case there is an infection. then it can be picked up straight away and dealt with immediately. Wishing you lots of luck,

My viz was exactly like this last year. She was so jittery on walks and terrified of everything. Also did puppy pre school, but then did beginners obed. The contact with other dogs and people was great for her. She learnt in a 'doggie' atmosphere that people are nice. Was still a little shy so when I could (family health prbs last year) I took her back and we do agility and obed 2 nights a week. Not for comps, just for socialising. She has really blossomed and it's great that you don't have to worry about other people's reactions if she's startled. Just explain and they deal with it accordingly. Where as with the 'public' they rush up to pat or do something silly which upsets the dog. Anyway, we have come a long way, she is now 14 months and we still have a way to go with under 5s and toy posession. I had private training too which helped but it was definately better in the group situation, especially practicing with dogs and other people walking around and behind her in the stay position without me there. I wish youlots of luck, it can be very upsetting but I'm sure it will all turn out OK.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Have just seen your updates and lovely photos. Fantastic. Well done. Lovely dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My friend had a dane like this and she is on a vet prescription diet. When she put on a few kilos my friend added other foods and guess what? poor bably lost all the weight she had put on and they had to start all over again. She is fine now and will be on her special diet her whole life. Please see someone about it. Good luckxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I have no experience with British Bulldogs (so gorgous) but you mentioned getting up around 6am to let it out. My vizsla (now 12 months) has only just started sleeping in until 6!! It's light here around 4.30am most of the year and that's when she decided to get up. She is crated and loves her 'bed'. Goes at 10pm. and now up at 6am. I think that's pretty good. When she was up really early I would walk her, small breakfast and go back to bed for an hour, giving her something safe to chew on. Persevere, sleep deprevation is a torture!! but it will end Unfortunately for me, I start all over with another pup in 5 weeks and will probably be posting a "What the hell do I do when the new puppy gets up during the night and wakes the other 2 dogs!! "It will be a challenge and I'll be needing advice from you then

He is gorgous, gorgous, gorgous. I want to hug and kiss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although I agree completely with Poodlefan I can see you are attempting to solve the problem, just not effectively. Yes, bring in a trainer, they will teach you ALL how to deal with this and give you follow up advice. A local kennel club or vet should have a trainer they can tell you about. I too had a problem with this as my dog was also an only pup, practically hand raised much loved by the breeder and I got her at 12 weeks, a bit old to change problems quickly. She was a terrible play biter and drew blood. It took several weeks of loud, growly ARGH's, and tucking my hands under myself and ignoring her before the message got through. Giving her time out was a disaster as she nearly ate the door and walls when shut in. A squirt water bottle did the trick, even though she loves water. You cannot leave it up to the children to discipline Boris as he obviously sees himself as higher in the pack structure than they are. He must be taught at all times that he is the lowest member which means never eating first, never on beds or chairs, never in the door first, no lead pulling etc. becuse he is quickly taking advantage of the situation and it would be really sad if the outcome was not good both for him and you. Please get some professional assistance.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXGood luck. How old are the kids? No bite is too long and slow to get out. The damage is done by then.