Joe Anne Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 ok,,, Phoenix has recently started nipping at the back legs of Sitka, (my BIG 90lb Akita mix, and Phoenix is ~34 lbs now!) mostly when going down the steps and she dares to be ahead of him! My question: other than the fact that it is just plain "not nice", for him to do that, should I reprimand him, or just let Sitka do it. The main reason I am questioning my role is, if we do decide to take herding classes and maybe do trials (for fun), is it ok for him to nip at the sheep? I know they are not supposed to bite, and he is not doing that (yet!), but I don't want to reprimand him for nipping if it is gonna confuse him for herding??? Actually, I think I am the one confused right now! It appears to be a fine balance between, obedience, herding, agility etc, etc.. as far as do's and do nots for training. I have done obedience training for years... but I have never done any of the "other", types of training. Any insight to help with my whacky little 7 mo old BC boy would be much appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Carter & the Borderbratz Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I find that when I intervene I get little result. When my older kids get fed up and nail Phoenix then she watches her step with them. I guess it's the typical correction from environment is more effective and correction from mom is less so. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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