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Here is a little update! Forest is doing much better according to the breeder. He has made friends with one of her cats, and isn't growling at anyone anymore, except a couple of her dogs. I was...

We had 90% visibility here and it was clear. Temperature dropped, and it got darkish. I thought it would be darker. We had glasses and the kids really enjoyed it. However the eclipse made me sick. I...

We certainly did luck out! She is very kind. We have another small dog and our son is not afraid of her, so that is good. :)

Last night at feeding time, Forest became very aggressive. He was running around my son growling. I took a hold of his collar, not roughly, and told him no, and he immediately stopped. No food had...

Thank you Charlotte. I appreciate and truly value your response. I'm glad you decided to post. It may well come to sending him back to the breeder. We are reserving making such a decision until after...

I am very relieved that the breeder is being so kind and supportive. It is great to know that Forest has a safe place to go if this can't be worked out.

I spoke with the behaviorist's office this...

What I have been reading about training pups does say that this is not a good method. I was surprised as that is what I was always taught, but it does make sense that it could create anxiety in a dog...

I just spoke with the breeder and she was very grateful that I let her know what is going on and that we are being proactive. She would also be happy to accept him back if we can't work this out. She...

I have a zillion pictures of Forest but no idea how to load one on here. The behaviorist work with a local veterinarian clinic so I'm sure she is good. I'm so thankful to have the support of this...

Beautiful dog! She looks a lot like my Forest. It looks like you all had a lot of fun!

Here is an update! The trainer came last night and was very helpful. She said if I know people are coming to crate him and only let him out when he has settled down and have the visitor offer treats...

I live in West Virginia and for the most part it has been miserable hot here this summer. The humidity is horrible! I keep the house set at 72.

I had a Catahoula on Rimadyl for several years before she died. Her death was not related to Rimadyl and it seemed to really help her. Just my experience. :)

I'm so so sorry to hear about your sweet puppy. I agree with others that have stated you should demand a full refund plus reimbursement for all vet expenses. Do not take another one of their puppies....

Awesome pictures and that looks so fun! We are fortunate to have a very nice pond in our neighborhood but I haven't taken Forest as he isn't reliable at all off leash yet. We will get there then I...

haha that is adorable! I used to have an Australian Cattle Dog that enjoyed hogging up my yoga mat whenever I got it out.

Cookie is a beautiful dog and you gave him a wonderful birthday present.

I've been doing several short training sessions with him daily. We are working on leave it, and wait as well as off. We work on off all day long. He actually has pretty good leash manners which I'm...

Congratulations! What an accomplishment for you both.