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Liberalynn

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Wed Mar 19, 2014, 02:47 PM

Mar 2014

I have had her since February eighth and I think she seems to get bored and frustrated with that boredom. I think that's what is causing the biting. She just doesn't know what to do with herself and is not interested in any of the options I am providing.The other dogs I could always satisfy with a long walk or a game of fetch with the ball but Marnie looses interest within minutes and you can literally see her looking for something else to play with or to do and when she can't find it she bites. Maybe she does need the challenge of being an actual working dog.

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Always have believed in the concept of a forever home for animals [View all] Liberalynn Mar 2014 OP

Is there any chance that she could have a dental problem? LiberalEsto Mar 2014 #1

The vet checked her teeth yesterday. Liberalynn Mar 2014 #4

I don't know that much about dogs Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #2

I think people do still use dogs to herd sheep and cattle. Liberalynn Mar 2014 #6

Water bottle! sammytko Mar 2014 #3

Thank You. Liberalynn Mar 2014 #8

If she's a smart dog german shepard there may be another option LynneSin Mar 2014 #5

Thank You! Liberalynn Mar 2014 #9

I like this response - TBF Mar 2014 #19

Thank You Liberalynn Mar 2014 #22

That sounds perfect - TBF Mar 2014 #26

you have no reason to feel guilty if find a better-fit home for Marnie magical thyme Mar 2014 #7

Thank You! Liberalynn Mar 2014 #10

remember, it costs nothing to ask... magical thyme Mar 2014 #11

Yes Liberalynn Mar 2014 #13

I'm curious - what is the trainer suggesting to stop the biting? hamsterjill Mar 2014 #12

They aren't love bites Liberalynn Mar 2014 #14

Some dogs simply have an inborn unpleasant temperament Lydia Leftcoast Mar 2014 #15

That had to be a hard decision for your brother to make but he made the right call. Liberalynn Mar 2014 #16

Update Liberalynn Mar 2014 #17

Good solution. 840high Mar 2014 #18

Thank You Liberalynn Mar 2014 #23

thank you for the update. It seems like you did everything you could to make it work, but magical thyme Mar 2014 #20

Thank You Liberalynn Mar 2014 #24

In the end we have to do what is right by our pets LynneSin Mar 2014 #21

Thank You so much LynneSin Liberalynn Mar 2014 #25