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[ChickensHaveNoLips]

A support thread for those of us dealing with our rebels without a cause. Jasper is now 11 months old. He has decided that recall is boring. Stay is discretionary. Our food is his food, and if we don't offer to share he'll just nick it. He's also got a bit more mouthy than I'd like. So, we're back to basics. Heel has gone out of the window too, so walks are work at the moment. I'm thinking of trying to whistle train him, and have stocked up on the treats. Does anyone want a swig?

Ok yes, correcting a dog for disobedience is terrible! How dare precious lamb have any consequences for bad behaviour. Mum dogs carry a pouch filled with sweets to get their wee ones to obey.

Setting clear firm boundaries with positive reinforcement and corrections is a common sense approach that works if your dog respects you. We are taking our dogs with us to a Michelin star joint tomorrow. Completely relaxed about is as I know they will behave without DH having to bribe them with his steak

Do whatever suits you, just don't be a fanatic about it.