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Oh Darn... I have something in my eyes ! Who had those tissues? THANK YOU, TOOHEY !!! :laugh: goes to light a 'thank you candle'

Thanks for the game of crib - have to go do stuff outside now- hopefully the doctor or someone will pop in with an update while I'm away . Would anyone like some hot chips? Home made?

sounding good . remember tho she needs her work- she also needs to learn to CHILL

She probably enjoyed having him there- and now misses his company . Don't 'feel sorry' for her- walk her and work her more.. and keep to the normal routines as much as possible. edit to add- shame you couldn't take him permanently - I hope he finds a home where he is looked after

Hi Thanks for the background info I am hoping some of teh training experts pop in here for you ..but my first thought is that she is not getting enough walking. 15 mins is nothing really ... if it were twice daily that would be better . On her walks, does she walk under your control? not sniffing/toileting- but rather comcentrating on walking nicely? She needs to have 'work' to do . Whether it be walking withouy the associated wandering/sniffing ... or learning to lie quietly waiting for you at home ..or doing a few minutes obedience a couple times a day ..or even learning tricks - all this is making her think, and getting her to concentrate and practise conytrol. This in turn will make her tired to a degree, and will satisfy some of her instincts. We have an old dog who does teh same with teh vacuum . And I discovered that an old dog CAN learn new things After watching Cesar Millan stop a dog annoying the vac., I tried that method ...and it worked!! he started the vac.. and as teh dog ran up to it, yipping, he stood straight and strong, and silent and CALM, and walked/stood in between pup and vac EVERY time.. moving so as not to let pup near the vac....and walking out from the vac, so pup retreated a bit. he repeated this a few times... I did the same with our old nuisance (Koolie) and now she only does it on occasion, but will stop if I do the 'tssht' noise at her I was impressed...after years of trying other things The bike riding? Hmm not sure of that one- but would perhaps be keeping her in another room, with a nice meaty bone , where she can't see that activity and so get stirred up as much.

Hi Your pup's ancestors were bred to herd sheep, and maybe cattle. Their instinct to chase anything which moves was very valuable for that work. So - you have a 'working' brain responding as it should - BUT it is not appropriate in a house While a water spray will certainly break the intensity (hopefully) it won't stop her wanting/needing to do it What is your pup's daily routine? What walking/training does she get each day ? What toys does she have, and what games do you play with her? When she's indoors, where does she lie/sit /sleep?

Plenty of candles to be lit It's a nice place to visit ..and just down the hall from the waiting room .C'mon in, pause and reflect , and light jed a candle Here, I'll show you the way there.

Noisy- I wish I could sit awhile & play crib with you.... but things to do...will pop back later.

Good morning? Too early for any news yet I guess. Everyone has great 'morning hair' I stopped by the bakery and grabbed some fresh crusty bread..and here's a jar of homemade apricot jam too The doggies are being SO good ... *goes *

and may I suggest that ,as none of us have actually seen the dog's and childrens' body language/interactions we don't really know what "this situation" is . good point , cos.It takes time and effort on everyone's part. I also questioned the tactic of having the kids avoid doing things with the dog... however ,it seems this a temporary thing until the trainer sees them again... with , hopefully, some new strategies to help . Lucy's mamma- fingers crossed for you

Pretty girl heinz variety .

The spirit in this waiting room, with its steaming coffeemugs, relaxed doggies and generous people ..... A song for jed

Just popped in- I smelt the muffins :p Thankyou. Can't stay , but here is today's Weekend Australian to share .Hopefully there'll be news lateron.

Lucy's mamma- I don't think there is an 'age' . It all depends on the dog's intent when the mouthing/nipping occurs ,IMO. Puppies can be very loud, rough and mouthy- but not aggressive. puppies can also be straight-out aggressive. .... from an early age . Of course, I have NO idea whether your dog is being just forceful and not in control.. or if he is being aggressive. My opinion only....

SO glad toohey stuck her head 'round the door with that snippet Thanks! *breathes* S'ok.. someone can have my seat for a while - must sleep a bit now .Save me some donuts please ?

Hi Where did you get your puppy (love the name! ) ..and what was she fed ? has she ever had an accident /injury as a baby? What is her history/ancestry? Can you get a photo or two of her just standing straight & still ,maybe ? There are lots of folks on here hwo are good at picking problems like this Hopefully you will get some better idea !

Goody! That was a fascinating introduction some time ago

What an interesting concept Well Done!

It feels right, sitting in here ,people & their furries, being companionable, and waiting for jed Glad there are more couches now !

- any room for me ? I have games on my phone to play whilst waiting You can keep your remote ! Oh- very pretty flowers ! They really brighten the place up

So many of the tinned foods are made to be very appealing.......to OWNERS they look like we would like food to look - so we think it's good . the dogs enjoy the flavours .. so we feed it . There is a LOT of water in it - and usually flavourings etc ... it is kinda like doggy junk food,IMO Ok if you are travelling, or dog is feeling like not eating because of the heat or being pregnant ,or something ... What you spend on tinned food- perhaps buy fresh

Pup would not have sent if it was mine.... photos would have been taken... and the company higher-uppers notified. Pup probably would have also been quarantined The mess in the crate may have been from a travel-sick anxious dog... or it may have been an ill dog YUK.

No ticks here- and flea activity is minimal in winter- so only when needed.

fair enough, it's just that you seem to have no specific strategies to use on Banjo to show him that his behaviour is unacceptable..... what did she suggest to do when he DOES mouth/nip/walk away?