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Is this a puppy you are planning to work in schutzhund or obedience?

I am asking because this is not a puppy I would have picked out for that at all. She is far too independent for that.

When my litter was assessed, I chose the puppy two trainers picked out as the working pick BECAUSE she was all over the trainers, tripped them both during the following test, retrieved a paper ball, etc.... The other pup, who was the conformation pick, sounds like your girl. Stubborn, independent, ignores, so I chose not to pick that pup. She is a prettier girl, but not one I could work with without RIPPING my hair out.

She is going to be more work, no doubt. You need to make her realize that you are the most fun thing on Earth - not an easy task when you are dealing with a puppy like yours, but not impossible either.

And I agree with the 'time outs' being more for us than them. Wicca could go for days, but there is only so much I can tolerate, so I put her in her kennel after a good play, with a kong full of treats and we all relax ... for a while!!!

Kristi

PS It does get better, Wicca is now 3 months old and much more settled, although the puppy ZOOMIES are a constant occurance!