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This one definately sounds promising as I have tried my best to tell her no. I've growled, no-ed and she will still give it a shot which is unlike any other puppy we had had through the house. P.S. Dobermanns are such gorgeous dogs.

You are spot on. Baci does mean kiss in Italian. We are hoping that she is nothing but gorgeous and good natured. Though being well behaved would be splendid ... but she is off to puppy preschool tomorrow.

We recently brought home our new Border Collie, Baci and unlike other last BC Xing Xing who was gentle and calm but this little one is absolute diva. When we tell her 'no' to biting on clothing or going upstairs she will backchat and continue to try. I really do want to be a good parent, so any advice would be appreciated.

I'm sorry for your loss. It always hurts when the young ones go.