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Guide To Australian Shepherd Training & Care

Nipping Turning Into Biting

by Chowning
(Van Alstyne, Tx)

My 3 year old Aussie is a nipper that usually doesn't hurt or break the skin but when he is uncomfortable with someone and seems to not trust that nip becomes mores of a bite. How to train him not to?

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Aussie owner
by: Shirley

Spray Bottle!! Ten praise. Also have people offer him treats...he will learn that strange people are friendly...
Good luck.

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