Hi All
Im from the uk, so i hope you don't minding me joining. I have a question for you more experience dog owners that i hope you can help me with:

I have had a couple of situations over the past couple of weeks as follows:

1. My dog pinched something he shouldn't have had and run under the the table, my 13 year old son put his hand under to try and get it back and he snarl and snapped at him. Missed thankfully.
2. My girlfriend stopped him chasing his tail by getting hold of his collar and his twisted over and bit her wrist resulting in 2 paper stitches and a tetnus.
3. He was near my daughters hamster and i went to usher him away and i could see the intent of a potential snap, but didn't carry it out.
Other than that over the past week or so, he has been very relaxed around the house with no issues what so ever, a lovely dog.
4. On Sunday gone at dog training there was a boy slowly walking past and he ws giving him the collie eye and then just lunged at him, he was out of range, but the intent was there.

I was then in the naughty corner and now have to talk with the dog behaviourist, more money.

I have now changed from a flat collar to a prong collar, which he respects more and he again has been as good as gold since. He seems to get very focused on things and i think his prey drive kicks in, he will also try chasing joggers and bikes as well.

Any advice would be very welcome.

See http://leerburg.com/webboard/thread.php?topic_id=32676#366712


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