help!!!

[debs x]

anything would be great guys xxx

[RobD-BCactive]

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[debs x]

had a good nose through and it sounds spot on with the barking at people and other dogs even though he is happy as larry when he gets close to them, already got a canny collar and training lead so going in the right direction! i think the age thing may not of helped as we got him from 5 months! is it a good idea to give him cheese? thought it was bad for them?

thank you so much for your help guys xxx

ps got a crate to so no more chewing at night!!

[nick_j007]

A little cheese is ok, but can be rich and fatty so may not be best choice. This is why I prefer chicken cubes or baked off liver.

Sounds like you're progressing.

[Pawsitive]

Glad to hear it's going well.

Cheese is fine in small doses - but you might find there is something he loves even more.

I attempted to make liver cake for my two - stunk the house out but worked a treat. They also love hot dogs cut into small pieces

[debs x]

think i might try the cream cheese in a sqeezy tube to get his attention away from other dogs and strangers, he does like cheese but will go through different things to find what he really loves! the only problem we have got now is he wont eat or drink in the crate!

[Pawsitive]

Originally Posted by debs x

think i might try the cream cheese in a sqeezy tube to get his attention away from other dogs and strangers, he does like cheese but will go through different things to find what he really loves! the only problem we have got now is he wont eat or drink in the crate!

Turn the crate into the 'palace of good things'

My dogs respond to 'do you want din-dins' by running onto their beds as that is the only place we give them breakfast and dinner. That way, neither are in each other's space when eating and it reinforces their beds as a good place to be.

My Collie girl makes me laugh as she will put one foot on her bed and keep leaning out of her crate unless I ask 'Err, is that really on your bed?' at which point she will wiggle backwards bit by bit

You could also try giving puppy kongs stuffed with goodies on his bed (mine are currently filled with chappie - frozen in the freezer overnight to make it a bit more challenging) and other tasty treats that he can't resist

Are you leaving the door open when trying to get him to eat / drink in his crate? If not, try doing so. Sometimes they can feel anxious / stressed being shut in so leaving the door open may help him feel more comfortable / confident and therefore able to eat etc

Also, squeezy cheese is great for heeling / loose lead walking so you should bear that in mind too (I know it's off topic but just wanted to mention it)

[debs x]

sorted the cage problem already found a chew that he loves now he is in out as he pleases! as for the eating in it, thats sorted to! i always leave the door open when im home, the only time its shut is when its bed time and when im out so he does not chew when im not around! defo going to get the cream cheese think he will enjoy the challenge of getting out of the tube, just to stop the barking at people to calm now!!! we are getting there!!!!

[RobD-BCactive]

Well done!

When I am out with "Liver Cake" and fishy cat size smelly dry treat cubes, I am like the Pied Piper of dogs :lol:

They are helping with a hearing dog, who's bit unused to men and being walked by anyone but owner and daughter, so though she likes me, she has tendency to want to turn for home. My standard training treats weren't "strong" enough but she's mad for Liver Cake and last time I saw her pulled up, wigghly with excitement at the sight (& smell) of me!

[debs x]

ok so never made a liver cake in my life!! where do i start? got to try everything if im gonna find the food he loves the most!!!