My puppy had been very active in training since we first got her and has been in classes since she’s had all of her shots. She’s 10 months old now, and is still a terror. I’m working with her more and more, but it feels like nothing is helping. She jumps at every dog that she passes, pulls on the leash, has horrible recall, jumps on people, and today she nipped at me while I was trying to untangle her leash while in a walk.
When we train, we do a few short sessions with beef treats and she will sometimes work with me. Once we get into a distracting environment, I have a hard time getting her attention. And during the times that I do, once I give her the treat she just continues being naughty. I’ve used toys, sticks, treats, everything I can think of. And I’ve used beef and chicken!
It’s been months of this behavior at this point. I feel like a failure as a pet parent. I work with her all the time, but I just can’t do it. I know she’s a teenager, but some of these behaviors are just dangerous. I live in an apartment so every time we go outside it has been on a leash.
Do I keep working with her or just hire a trainer? I need encouragement and advice!
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