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Expert: Wendy Grudin - 4/10/2008


Question
My very sweet red heeler (mix?) is a natural born heel nipper. What is the best way to get her to discontinue this behavior?

Answer
Hi Amy, There is a very easy way to stop the nipping. Simply fill a spray bottle with half vinegar and half water. Carry it with you...and when she goes for your heels say no...and squirt her in the face, making sure you are using a fan type spray(not a mist). This also works great for jumping up on people. Hope this info. was helpful. Wendy

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Wendy Grudin

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I will answer any general or specific questions regarding Australian Cattle Dogs(conformation, behavior, showing in either obedience or conformation). I cannot give any comments or recommendations re:AKC judges,as that would be considered a conflict of interest.

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I have owned, bred and shown ACDs for the past 13 years, and I am a licensed conformation judge (AKC) for the breed. I have owned and operated an all breed training center for the past 22 years.

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Dog World magazine(cover article on the Australian Cattle Dog, March, 1995)

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B.A. degree

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