[Walid]

Thank you very much for the thorough explanation and for taking the time to write this! Lance is lucky to have you

[Walid]

Leash pulling is going to take some time, you’re doing the right thing by rewarding her being close to you. From my personal experience at such young age a flexi leash and a harness are crucial on walks until you can formally teach her leash pressure when she’s ready.

I feel like collars at a very young age when they don’t know how to turn off the pressure yet is unfair and can desensitise them in a way that they’ll need more pressure to yield to the leash in the future.

I understand that during the night and many potty breaks you can’t put the harness on her, I used a 10 foot line and tried my best to limit the amount of pulling by getting her attention and rewarding.

[Walid]

My pup went through a phase were she would snap if anyone gets near her when she’s chewing on something of high value. She even bit my youngest daughter once, trying to guard a no hide chew. That was it for me, I worked on swapping the chew with a different one and have her chew bones while i’m holding onto them. She got better with time, but when the kids are around I never let her have any chews of high value outside her pen (only elk antlers, and kongs) Now all the kids know the warning signs and how to avoid conflict with her. Chloe is 10 months old now.