About Wendy Grudin Expertise 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.
Experience 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.
Publications Dog World magazine(cover article on the Australian Cattle Dog, March, 1995)
Expert: Wendy Grudin Date: 7/16/2008 Subject: cattle dog puppy obedience
Question hii
today we bought a new puppy called rassie
we r worried she will become destructive when she is older, she llikes to rip things up and we tell her no and she seems to be learning but she has also bitten 2 of our other pets, only playing but it did hurt them.
have you got any tips on how i could eliminate this behaviour?? she is a quick learner and already kind of know's to sit.
she is a red x blue cattle dog
thanks
jess
Answer Hi Jess, First make sure she has plenty to chew on.Remember that she is just a puppy...and is used to biting on her littermates. The best way to correct her is to fill a spray bottle with one half vinegar and one half water. When she starts to get too rough tell her "no" and squirt her in the face(fan type spray). Use this bottle for other corrections, such as jumping on furniture or people. Do not be concerned if it gets in her eyes....as she will learn very quickly.Hope this helps. Wendy
