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Thanks, but I do have a question regarding getting Nipper used to a lead. He has a collar and is fine with that but as soon as I attach a lead just to get him used to it he tries hard to get it off. Any ideas on how to get him used to having a lead attached? I just put it on and don't pull or tug, i...

I know I'm relatively new but I also have a 12 week old pup and like you, at first I wondered what I had done. It was and still can be exhausting. Nipper has been with us just over 3 weeks and it's amazing how muc he has changed since then. As someone said earlier, they are like babies but grow up a...

A few weeks back I posted about Nipper crying and yipping at night. Well we've managed to aleviate his fear and after much patience Nipper finally goes down to sleep in his box in the room with us and only whines when he needs to go out. He was waking us at all hours before, and I knew it wasn't to ...

Hi I'm Sandy, known here as Nipper's Mum. I'm new to the site, but just love all the advice and info on here and have been coming back regularly since I found it. I'm a Brit that lives in Auckland, New Zealand and just got my new pup 'Nipper' a bichon/shih-tzu cross and just adore him. I'm a profess...

Thank you all for your replies, it's interesting how there are different suggested solutions. I think it also depends on the personality of the dog, which solution would suit best. Nipper has made some progress overnight. He is settling in his box and we had a cry free night. I think it is just a ma...

Hi I'm new to this forum but certainly like what I see. I really like Victoria's training methods. I have a question. I've recently got a new bichon/shih-tzu cross puppy. he's 9 weeks old and just gorgeous. However, I keep him in his own place at night, with his box and some toys and food/water and ...