Recent content by brucemcq

Been There Done That My little guy was 6.5 weeks when we got him and of course they DO bite at first because their puppies...and that's what they do. However, I worked with him as a pup. When we were playing if he bit me or was being too rough I would yelp and leave. He was not happy that I...

He is super cute :)

This might have just been my pup because he was really young when we got him, but he wouldn't eat very much food until we started putting warm water in it. Now he eats it just fine with or without water. I hope all is well for your puppy soon!

Been There! My boy just turned one so I know what you're talking about. Fortunately it is just a phase, and I agree with redirecting attention. I think with biting it's important to let them know you're not happy about it. I would say ouch and walk away, then I would tell him to go get his...

H actually did alright today when my friend came over though. Woohoo! He jumped a few times but was actually able to just wiggle a lot of the time and play with his own toys. Proud of the progress!

Bruce is just about 6 mo. He does not meet new people very often. Saying that, he does not even meet family very often. He actually was JUST introduced to my family this last week. Outside of the home I take him on walks daily. I have not actually had people walk up to me but we walk by...

Samesies My Bruce does the same thing. What I don't understand is that sometimes he isn't that bad. Around my family and my husband's family I can still enjoy him. But when neighbors and friends come to the house he goes absolutely insane. What is the difference? Is it in the way they hold...

My hubby and I have our own little trouble maker, a 5 mo. old male fawn boxer. I had grown up with dogs and felt it was the right time for us to try having our own. After research on breeds, (we wanted a goofy, friendly dog who I could take on walks and runs) we decided on a boxer. It has...