My little doggy who is 4 months old has just started finding her voice and barking. She doesn't bark excessively but I'm aware that this can develop into problem for small dogs.
I guess I just want a bit of resassurance and/or advice on how to handle doggy barking and making sure it doesn't become a problem.
She's a bichon/shih tzu cross and I have been following Gwen Bailey's perfect puppy book to the letter (and I'm knackered!). She's toilet trained, sleeps well, eats well, has two long walks a day (one urban and one country) and goes to puppy classes. 90% of the time, she's extremely well behaved. She was checked by the vet last week (anal glands) and she's in good health.
Is there anything I should be doing as she finds her voice? I'm a bit scared of doggy adolescence - will I be able to deal with it?!
Gentle advice and/or reassurance very much appreciated for a learner dog owner.
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FragileTitanium · 14/06/2013 11:07
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