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The same with your pup, he can learn the mechanics of fighting from you. the barking lot Prairie dog hunting. When your dog is about 12 to 14 months old and he is solid on leg bites, he should be ready to move to another helper. The helper should work the dog through all the steps of bite work, from the beginning with the bite tug through the suite. When the dog is old enough and he is fighting with confidence in different locations then the helper can introduce defense work. the barking lot American eskimo dog. This information is an article in itself. On the subject about bite work and teething, most trainers will tell you to stop all bite work during teething. I don't think this is totally necessary - you loose valuable weeks of work. the barking lot Hunting dog training supply. If you are very careful in your work, you should be able to continue some form of training through this difficult part of a puppies life. I recommend using a soft bath towel and not playing the tug of war with him. When he grabs it - let him have it. This can be dangerous for new trainers. If you rip the toy out of the pups mouth during teething you will destroy you work. IT ONLY TAKES ONE MISTAKE to set you back to the beginning or finish the work for the life of the dog. One final note concerning the fact that this work results in a very self confident , mouthy puppy. People who are not in our sport have a hard time appreciating a pup that latches onto their pant legs (or wrist) like an alligator. I do not let strangers play or even pet my dog. This doesn't mean I don't socialize the dog - I do. He goes everywhere the normal puppy would go.
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