I have a 6mo old female border collie and she "talks back". When I tell her no, she barks at me and swats her paws at me. She does not do this to my husband. I read that this is a phase that they go through. How long does it last? I don't want her to bite me or someone else when she is told no or down.
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Adolescent Behavior?
mfranck
Mar 10, 2005 11:44 AM
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KDiamondDavis
Mar 11, 2005 01:21 AM
>>I have a 6mo old female border collie and she "talks back". When I tell her no, she barks at me and swats her paws at me. She does not do this to my husband. I read that this is a phase that they go through. How long does it last? I don't want her to bite me or someone else when she is told no or down.
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This sounds like a training problem rather than a dog temperament problem. I hope you're in a class with her. Lingering over the "no" will cause this to happen. "No" needs to switch instantly into a desired behavior for which you can praise and reward the dog. 80% of that is training the person as to how to handle the dog. Time to get into class!
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com
