Ah! The teen age time, I had it really bad with Paladin. Seemed like everything he was taught just went out the window. But at about 13 months he seemed to regain his brain. I just kept up with the training, it was exhausting because he could be so nutty at times. The Maverick started towards the tail end of Paladin's craziness, but I learned not to let him get away with anything and he did not seem to go through it as bad. I would definitely make sure physically she is ok Paladin was at the vet due to a hurt leg numerous times, so I knew he was ok physically. If it is the teenage thing, have no fear, she'll come back.
My Sheltie has become stubborn and will not listen.
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danisgoat
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Teenagers are rough!
Keep us posted. You have received some great advice.
Keep us posted. You have received some great advice.
Toffee's Mom
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ahh yeah Teenager phase... *sigh*
Good advice to get health checked out as well...
I am a firm believer in positive training because it makes your dog trust you and wanna do things with and for you. Dogs really do NOT generalize well AT ALL... so I would do what we call proofing the behaviour.. by doing the same training that you did inside and in class outside as well. So do a sit and make the biggest, greatest fuss and reward with GOOD stuff, when he DOES do what you asked him in a different environment!
A few walks later you will get the same enthusiasm you got in class and inside
Good advice to get health checked out as well...
I am a firm believer in positive training because it makes your dog trust you and wanna do things with and for you. Dogs really do NOT generalize well AT ALL... so I would do what we call proofing the behaviour.. by doing the same training that you did inside and in class outside as well. So do a sit and make the biggest, greatest fuss and reward with GOOD stuff, when he DOES do what you asked him in a different environment!
A few walks later you will get the same enthusiasm you got in class and inside
romeosangiovese
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Ah, teenage phase. I know it well. Mine went on for longer than usual. 
You just really have to keep at it, and it'll pass (eventually, really, there will be light at the end of the tunnel, just that the tunnel may be long!)
But yes, do get her checked out for physical issues too. So often we don't realise the signs our dogs are giving us of some underlying pain they have.
You just really have to keep at it, and it'll pass (eventually, really, there will be light at the end of the tunnel, just that the tunnel may be long!) But yes, do get her checked out for physical issues too. So often we don't realise the signs our dogs are giving us of some underlying pain they have.
SheltieChe
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I believe Susan Garrett starting her second edition Brilliant recall e course, she has avail for free all next week 3 small webinars, you have to sign in and confirm your email. While certainly it is teenager related stage of selective hearing,this course significantly helps with general behavior and relationship you have with your dog. I greatly suggest you check it out!