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Glad you all had a good time. Lovely pics ! Norfolk is beautiful but so is Dorset too. :) I was thinking about renting a dog friendly cottage in September so Oh and I can go away together with the dog. I would have to findn one that hada fully fenced garden , Libby is so tiny she can get out of the ...

I think you understand your dog pretty well . It sounds like he is barking from excitement and maybe frustration as he wants to meet the other dogs.

Thats true Emmabeth . I use a whistle. I dont why I didnt say that. Old age is creeping up on me

There is a book by David Ryan that has lots of advice
http://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/stop-how-t ... g-in-dogs/

You could use a low vibration collar and pair it with a reward so it wouldnt be punishment .

I'm so sorry to hear this. You must be heartbroken.

You did the kindest thing and not let him suffer.

Sleep well Theo . You were very much loved.

When you walk her on the lead does she have access to a grass area? It might be she is used to weeing on grass and not concrete.

oh sorry! i didnt read your post right !
I'm glad its not his dog because he sounds an arrogant B*****d.

perhaps that would be best.
I just edited my post above to say i dont recognise him.

I just hope he listens.

I'm waiting to see if I get any response from him . ETA I dont recognise who he is ! I dont watch eastenders. I hope you open your account again later when this dies down otherwise the bullies win. There are loads of people who feel the same as you about the social media being used to sell dogs so y...

Are they allowed to sell dogs on Twitter ?
I just replied suggesting a breed rescue incase the dog ends up being used in fights.

You werent rude at all and you cared enough about his dog to say something. Can you report the threats to the police ot twitter
or dont they do anything.

MsWater wrote:This morning (And a few times before) I was about the leave the house for school, nobody else was home and went to pet him and he snapped at me.

If petting him before you leave the house is the trigger that makes him snap then perhaps you could just say goodbye to him instead of petting him.

This can be tricky because they are both bitches and also their ages, they are socially maturing and that can change the relationship between the two. It would be worth consulting a qualified behaviourist , if you are on the UK you can find one on these lists - Find an ASAB Certified Clinical Animal...

Could you explain a bit more about the fighting . How do they start , are they fighting over anything in particular ? have they been hurt , any bites?
Are you sure it isnt rough play fighting?
i have a JRT and chi and they fight very roughly and noisily but it is play .

I second what Nettle says , you are a great puppy owner. It is hard work ! The advice about getting strangers is general advice that has been given by behaviourists including well known ones so I understand why you are trying this . I think though , you have to consider the individual dog and also p...

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