Hi Lockes my daughters westie was very nippy when she was a pup when she was six months old I went to pat her one day and she scared the life out of me she went to bite me ,my daughter started watching the Dog Whisperer and doing the things he would say to do and it worked ,he is brilliant I watch it and I am amazed by him good luck

My dog has the RIGHT hump this evening.

He went for his summer crop today. Although he is a cairn, and they shouldn't be clippered (they are supposed to be stripped... as in plucked...), we have him clippered all over every summer... cos his coat was designed for the Highlands... and we are in Essex!

He normally loves going to the poodle parlour... and loves it when he comes back all handsome (with tiger stripes).

But they've squirted something nasty smelling on him... it smells like really cheap off perfume.... is rank.

I've rinsed him down once in the garden (adding to his current mood).

I may take a picture of him shortly and post it...

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Originally posted by Lockes no 1 fan:
MY gorgeous choc lab Milo died a few weeks ago. We had him for over 13 years and we were all heartbroken when he died. He was male

Anyway I bought a yellow lab a few weeks ago (mimi who is a bitch) and she is soooooo naughty. She constantly bites. Can anyone give me some advice to stop this biting...or I fear she may be the first Lab to wear a muzzle

So sorry to hear about Milo - please take comfort in the fact that he is running free at the Rainbow Bridge and no doubt having a great time playing with my oldies up there too.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

* do not watch this link in company, it's emotional - but in a good way*

It sounds like young Mimi is a typical puppy lol, there's already been some sound advice on this thread about yelping to let her know it hurts when she bites - that's how they learn what's acceptable/too much with their litter mates from a very early age.

Another thing that I would suggest is the canine equivalent of the 'naughty step'... I'm guessing that when she starts in with the biting proper she is probably overexcited so a 'Time Out' can work wonders for all concerned - don't give her a row or anything, just quietly pick her up and put her into her bed, ignore the very noisy complaints that will ensue and when she's settled and calm again allow her back out to mingle.

I know how frustrating it must be but I have a bag more dog/puppy behaviour tricks up my sleeve if needed so stick with it - you'll get there