purplepup

My Silky was a bit of a chewer from about 6-10 months, door frames were a favourite as were table & chair legs but when she decided to snack on the corner of my new leather sofa that was a bit more serious. A friend gave me the following advice: halve a small red chillie and rub on the area being chewed. I did this to my sofa and the problem was solved instantly; one sniff and lick was all it took ;-)

Appreciate the advice; I have been grooming her on the kitchen floor and getting down to her level! - Will have to rethink that one. Will take your advice Warley on how to hold her, and see how we go. Thanks all!

I have a 1 year old Australian Silky terrier. From the time she was a pup, she has HATED being brushed. I have tried to make it fun, give treats etc and be gentle with her but as soon as she sees the brush coming she automatically gets into a wicked mood and will snap and bite. I try to have one short session each day as its the only way to keep her knot free but it is such a battle. When she does go to the groomers to trim around her face etc I feel I should be giving them danger money :-) Other than this she is generally well behaved and fairly obedient but still a typical terrier! Has anyone experienced something similar? thanks