Markman

at the moment my pups ears are all over the place, up some days, down some others and everything inbetwen. I asked a similar question in the BC thread and despite what ears the parents had they can end up with pricked ears so if it doesnt bother you, i suggest dont worry.

Im not getting upset, but its hard to explain to everyone what the problem is, but i meet with a trainer weekly so ill ask her about it.

Never mind, ill ask the trainer next time i see her

Well she has plenty of toys, and she loves a pat and a rub and a treat when she does the right thing. i think everyones gotten the wrong picture as to whats actually happening... shouldnt of posted

Im well aware im her owner she has my undivided attention when around the other dogs and will pick her up if need be and move her away, shes fine around the dogs unless they pounce around near her. I wouldnt never put my pup near a dog i dont trust and think socialisation with other dogs, one at a time, is important at her age

hey everyone, My 9 week old Border Collie has started playing a bit more "energetically" with our jack russel, and will now nip back and run around etc, which is great, it wears her out before bed, i know theyre just playing cos if my pup yelps the Jack Russel will stop and lick her hahah. Anyway, shes met a few of our familys many dogs, and with some of the bigger more boisterous (labrador and kelpie) shes learnt that when she growls they will leave her alone if theyre getting too much for her. Problem is, now if i catch her digging or chewing on something she shouldnt and i pick her up to put her somwhere else, she growls and snarls at me thinking i will let her go. Of course i dont and she stops after a few seconds, but i really dont think its the right behaviour, especially if shes still doing it when shes a lot bigger and could nip and really do some damage. Should i just persist until she learns her growling and nipping wont get rid of me, or is there something more i can do? Every time we play or do obedience shes fine, never aggressive, but im slightly worried about when disciplining her. Thanks everyone.

really is a shame, as my mum talks about our old lab weekly and would love another one, but with my addition to the family we have 2 dogs already. Really gets me going all the people who get pups without bringing it up properly when i waited for so long for another dog