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I use ADVANTIX on both my dogs , and NO FLEAS !!! , i use to frontline , but still had a mild flea problem . so i switched over to advantix and wella ' . But as everyone has been saying what works for some , may not work for you . Just use what has been working for you .

evidently he trains australian shepherds over in the usa . i have been getting those emails too , majority of them land in my junk folder.

Yes it great fun !!! infact my dad has offered to take in one of my dogs in the herding ring on sunday !

i must add , it is normal for a young of any breed to go through a change of coat around this age, as they are loosing puppy coat and the adult coat is coming through . The old coat is usually dull and dry , this is usually normal . When my girl was going the change of coat at that age , i actually thought her coat was bleached until her breeder told me otherwise . as this gives the dull , dry look . , And there is nice coat coming up underneath. Kelly

i am doing herding training on sunday with my australian sheps !!

its only reasonably new that could be why , not many vets no about it . I had to show my vet the info on it , as some aussies have a drug sensitivity to some heartworm products.

there is a drug allergy , dna test now !! , as some dogs have drug sensitivity .

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i use Clicker and food , i still use food now with my girl and she is in OPEn Obedience ( trialling dog ) , my boy i use clicker with food . Guess you never phase food out , but just use less once the dog is reliable in what you have taught the dog.

Linky link :rolleyes: Triangle of Temptation The dog also needs to learn to accept food taken from the mouth .

What you do is ........ With the chicken wing ( keep rewards on you or just praise ) , take bone from his mouth , than instantly say " good boy " , than give back bone , do this often , daily infact. I have done this with my dogs , as i had a problem with my ACD exactly what the problem you are having , but he was older. So i learnt from him . Now i can take anything from my dogs mouthes without my hand being bitten off! Get other to do this too , after you have mastered it . Wont take too long , b4 pup realises that food taken from him isn't such a bad thing . Good Luck

how old is puppy ??? and have you being teaching the pup to accept food being taken of him and being rewarded for good behaviour.

I agree with nehkbet here ... I hate to say it . But you were kinda tempting fate here. You have obviously learnt from this as you are asking for help , which is good. Kelly

i took both my dogs to puppy preschool , mind you i had the obedience training to the advantage of others . but we had fun , the pups enjoyed interacting with each other , they even got meet the vet hosps pet cat ! . I would definately go again with my next pup , when i get one . Damn aussies are addictive :p

my club has being using food for training for over 10 yrs .