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    #1 Oct 19, 2017

    Calm hold - how do I teach?

    Hey, I have a 5 and 1/2 old BSD male puppy. We have problems with protection work, and being calm overall. He is an extremely high drive puppy, loves to bite, but bite only does not satisfies him. During bite work, he growls and fights really hard. He really wants to bite (does not matter if it is an object or people) and he gets so overexcited, I have a had time calming him down. I am training him in IPO, wishing to attend competitions but as long as the bite is not quiet, we are going to lose precious points in protection. How can I calm him down?

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    #2 Oct 19, 2017
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    I think you really need to find a good experienced trainer/ IPO club, who can work with you and your dog in person as they are best qualified to help.

    The longer the problem continues, it will be harder or impossible to fix.
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    #3 Oct 19, 2017
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    I hate to say it, but he really should not have been taught any bite work until his obedience was of a high standard. You can try an experienced trainer who may be able to help, but I would be worried if his bite is as extreme as you say
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    There's a lot more to it than just biting a sleeve.
    Before you can attempt IPO1 you have to pass BH test - basic obedience and temperament test first.
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    #5 Oct 19, 2017
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    As Vee says, you really do need a good IPO club, or an IPO experienced private trainer to guide you, but every dog discipline needs to be grounded in basic obedience, so I would cut out all bitework and concentrate purely on that for now.
    I hope you haven't done too much too soon. It will be at least a year before your puppy would be old enough to specialise in protection in competition, but that doesn't mean that he has to be ready by then. Be prepared to take it very slowly, and work on achieving the calm control necessary for his BH levels.
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    #6 Mar 3, 2018
    I have a really bad anxiety Mal and when things are too hectic around she will snip, particularly toddlers because they're unpredictable :( so I tried these drops called Bach Pet Rescue Remedy, couple of different ways to apply them but its a natural stress relief. Really helps calm my dog down and its effective next to immediately.
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    I am a tad confused on another post you say (Quote and believe I have Belgian Shepard billy mix
    Yet on another forum you say (quote she maybe GSD mix)

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