Jessica & Nash

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This is a tough one. I wish I had some advice. Sorry Jess

Hi Jenny Try not to worry to much!!! I know what your thinking, your thinking "easy for her to say, she doesn't even know my dog." But cheer up this is most likely going to pass. My BC was a little like this when he was younger but not as extreme as your describing. Try spending as much of your free time as you can exercising your dog. This is very very important!! Also make it perfectly clear to your BC that RUNNING AWAY IS NOT A GAME! Give her a firm NO,a whack on the butt, anything to let her know that you mean business. The same thing goes for the chewing and the snaping. But remember to let her know that you forgive her and that she is still loved! Best of luck to the both of you! Jess( : ------------------ Jessica Cinti,OH

Thats soo funny! thanks for sharing!......................................................................................................................................Bye ------------------ Jessica Cinti,OH

THanks for the idea! It sounds a little strange but I'll give it a try. I'll let you know how it goes. Bye ------------------ Jessica Cinti,OH

Thanks I'll try your ideas. I'll let you know if we make any progress. Thanks again! Bye ------------------ Jessica Cinti,OH

My BC seemed to be the smartest dog in the world when we first started training him. He caught on to everthing so quickly. But there have been two things that are not nessesary for him to know but would be neat tricks for him to learn. Speak and roll over are the two things I'm talking about. I have no idea how to even go about trying to teach him to do these things. If anyone can give me some tips that would be great. Thanx ------------------ Jessica Cinti,OH

I don't think he will get confused and as long as both of you enjoy doing the classes so much I say go for it!!

Hi You might want to try getting into another obedience class or try retraining him on your own. Take him for walks as often as possible to practice sitting and heeling and anything else. Make sure he has lots if exercise also. bye hope this helps ------------------ Jessica Cinti,OH

CHEW TOYS CHEW TOYS CHEW TOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK ------------------ Jessica Cinti,OH

hi You said that Rex has never bitten one of your own children or you so the only reason I can think of him doing this is to protect his family. He may have bitten those other kids because he saw them as a threat to you or your children. Now the only way I know that you can handle this is to invite close friends and family members over to your house often for a while so that Rex gets used to them and so he knows he does not need to protect you from these people. When they come over have Rex sit by one person at a time and you sit next to Rex and have the person just pet him so that he knows that that person does not intend to cause any harm. This is what we did with my BC and now he will let the people he knows pet him and the ones he doesn't know he barks at. It might also help to take him to public places so he can get used to being around strange people from time to time. Exercise may also be the problem so make sure he has plenty of it! I hope all this info helps and I also hope you'll update us on Rex! Bye Best of luck ------------------ Jessica Cinti,OH

Hi Sara Hey Sara I had the same problem when I first got my BC. The trick to it is when you let go of the frisbee make sure it is level and not sideways. Thats what makes it go straight and remember the best thing to do is practice! good luck P.S. Hope this helps!