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Health / Re: Protein in urine
« Last post by Finvarra on February 16, 2024, 08:46:45 AM »
Hope Herr Humph has come through his check with flying colours. How is his back now?
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Behaviour & Training / Re: Adolescent Pup Biting
« Last post by MIN on February 15, 2024, 11:04:55 AM »
I feel for all those going through the bitey stage.  Maisie is my third cocker and was the puppy from hell. :005:  From 8 weeks old she had attitude and was like a feisty teenager.   Marley and Stevie were never bitey so Maisie came as quite a shock.  I remember my hands being red raw.  There was a time when she was 5 months old when I really wanted her gone as everything was a challenge with her.  BUT I had taken her on and I knew she would get better.  Happily she did, she is still the feisty little madam but also very responsive and a loving Velcro dog too  :luv:
When things got bad, I just took a day at a time and gradually the good days outnumbered the bad.  Just tell yourself it will get better because if you are consistent with your training, it will be. :luv:

Our motto  it's a better day tomorrow  ph34r ph34r :shades:
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Behaviour & Training / Re: Adolescent Pup Biting
« Last post by vixen on February 15, 2024, 10:45:39 AM »
I feel for all those going through the bitey stage.  Maisie is my third cocker and was the puppy from hell. :005:  From 8 weeks old she had attitude and was like a feisty teenager.   Marley and Stevie were never bitey so Maisie came as quite a shock.  I remember my hands being red raw.  There was a time when she was 5 months old when I really wanted her gone as everything was a challenge with her.  BUT I had taken her on and I knew she would get better.  Happily she did, she is still the feisty little madam but also very responsive and a loving Velcro dog too  :luv:
When things got bad, I just took a day at a time and gradually the good days outnumbered the bad.  Just tell yourself it will get better because if you are consistent with your training, it will be. :luv:
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Behaviour & Training / Re: Adolescent Pup Biting
« Last post by MIN on February 15, 2024, 08:07:56 AM »
Hi and hello to you and " nameless " pup.
Am also going through puppyhood with 3 month Molly.
Can also say the dog teenage journey is just the same as having a 13 year child. They listen to nothing,, test boundaries etc.  So its back to treat them as a child . Luckily, with a pup the stage doesn't last a lifetime 😵‍💫🤣
You are going okay and look forward to hearing more of your journey together, it will be best ever.
Ps, my hands are also shredded if that helps
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Health / Re: Protein in urine
« Last post by Mudmagnets on February 14, 2024, 11:59:17 PM »
Glad to hear results were not too serious and there are ways to help  :luv:
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Health / Re: Protein in urine
« Last post by Finvarra on February 14, 2024, 10:21:10 PM »
Dylan says thank you for all the good,wishes 🙏🐾🐾🐾
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Behaviour & Training / Re: Adolescent Pup Biting
« Last post by LTMot on February 14, 2024, 05:26:30 PM »
THANK YOU!! I can't tell you how much it means to hear that it's normal and will pass! As a youngster he caused SO many tears so I'm keen not to go back to that! I'll keep in mind the enforced sleep. He does take himself off now for a snooze which he didn't before but maybe some more dedicated crate time will help. Wine and chocolate have all been added to the weekly shop in bulk  ;)
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Health / Re: Protein in urine
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on February 14, 2024, 10:32:30 AM »
Oh poor Dylan....glad to hear it is ok and send lots of love from me and Harry :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Behaviour & Training / Re: Adolescent Pup Biting
« Last post by Joules on February 14, 2024, 09:32:10 AM »
Sounds like he has started the teenage phase - can be more of a challenge than the puppy stage  >:D

Biting, not listening, recall out the window, generally being defiant - you get the picture.

Good news is, it doesn't last for long. In the meantime, go back to basics: shove a toy in his mouth when he gets bitey, up the training, make sure he is getting enough sleep during the day (enforced if need be - they won't sleep if there is anything going on) and stock up on wine and chocolate (for you, not him!)

You will get through it - we've all been there. My last cocker, Coco, had me near to tears numerous times, refusing to come back in the park - she would stand just out of reach and run off when I got close enough to put her lead back on! I laugh about it now, and you will too. What I learned from having a puppy is, don't stress about it, it will fall into place, enjoy them when they are little as it doesn't last long and, when they get old, you will wish you could go through it all again.  :luv:

Good luck, it does get easier
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Health / Re: Protein in urine
« Last post by bizzylizzy on February 14, 2024, 07:27:20 AM »
That’s good news. I‘ve got Humphrey booked in for tomorrow for his yearly check up and bloods, so we‘ll see if there’s been any change.
Can’t believe our boys are nearly „seniors“  ph34r!
Cuddles to Dylan!  :luv:
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