Puppy question

Absolutely, no signs of colitis so that is good news!! He could of course outgrow these intolerances just as children often do.

Val

 

Hopefully that'll be the case! It's a little bizarre when a carnivorous animal is allergic to red meat

 

It's good to hear you've got results Ellen. Let's hope now with the right diet his little tummy will settle down.

 

Theo one of my dogs has the same problem but it affects his skin....he's had just about every test in the book ..the only meat he's comfortable with is turkey.....so he's a borderline veggie...His brother however is fine with everything....

 

Poor Theo!

 

Can anyone give any advice to stop Reggie biting? When he's playing, or meets people, family members, etc, he's started biting hands and arms, and also tries tug-of-war with his lead, barking when he gets it taken off him. The chewing/biting is starting to get us down, as the tips we've already been given don't seem to be working. We try shouting "no", it stops him but then he carries on. A couple of friends have suggested either put a thumb on his nose and the other fingers under his lower jaw and quickly pressing together, or pushing his tongue into the bottom of his mouth. Both of these seem a little cruel but I'm wondering whether they would work, or whether there's other solutions out there? Putting a chew in the way doesn't really work, and only putting a treat on his nose stops him, but I don't want him to start associating bad behaviour with getting a treat.
Any advice would be most welcome!

 

If Reggie starts trying to nibble hands and fingers form a fist...it's not so nice and soft to chew on...give it a go

 

My husband is really at the end of his tether. He's got other things on his plate, but Reggie has just been really bitey with him. I just don't know what to do

 

He gave him a stern "no" but he only got worse :(

 

Keep trying the clenched fist thing Ellen and a sharp 'Ouch' it worked with my two plus turn your back on him and ignore him...until the next time then repeat hope it works with little Reggie.... it's so hard to ignore them but keep it up...mine have broke my heart a few times when i've had to tun my back but it did work....

 

Thank you so much Lolimac I'm really upset right now as he's upset (my husband, not Reggie!)

 

I have only had one dog do this, a Cocker spaniel I had years ago. As far as the tugging on the lead thing I think you will find that he will quickly outgrow this it is just puppy play. As for the biting, well I'm afraid I just don't stand for this, look at lionesses when the cubs get stroppy, she lifts up her huge paw and WALLOPS them. I do the same, they are quick to learn the consequences of their actions.
The sooner he learns his position in 'the pack' the better!!!! I used to use a rolled up newspaper and smack him hard on the nose with it, only had to do it a couple of times, he soon got the message!!!

Val

 

....Ellen...that little ball of fur will no doubt upset you both many a time over his little life but you'll get there...i promise

 

This is where the trainer has given us conflicting advice... She said to us all on week one not to do anything like that, but many dog owners seem to have, with positive results. It'd break my heart to do it, but I don't want a bossy badly behaved dog. Before we got him, we'd say that the dogs you see out and about that are like it, we'd hate to have, and here we are!

 

You obviously adore your little chap, but don't spoil him, treats and chews are definitely not on the menu for biting When my cocker bit me it bloomin' well hurt and he made me bleed, I was cross and I let him know it I found this works, but he is your furball you must do what you feel is best!!

Val