hughesjo
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- Jun 17, 2012
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- Bulldog(s) Names
- Nelson
I have a gorgeous cheeky chappy, full of life bulldog called Nelson who is now 12 months old. He does currently have however an annoying habit of stealing things he knows he shouldn't have! This ranges from my sons toys, laptop equipment, expensive sunglasses, tv remotes.... basically nothing is sacred in the house and he if there is one opportunity for him to leap on a chair that hasn't quite been put back right at the table and steal something from the table, he is there, quick as lightening and boy is he fast. The only way we can every hope to retrieve these items is to then get food from the fridge and distract him before he totally destroys the item! In my mind this is in effect rewarding him for stealing but I dont know what else to do. We are due to welcome twins in July and I already have a 4 year old and we will be expecting lots of visitors who will no doubt leave around the house expensive items that Nelson WILL steal and destroy. I cannot deal with this stress as I will have my hands full and will not be in a position much longer to attempt rugby tackling him to the ground in an attempt to retrieve stolen goods!
Please help me with some ideas on how to stop him, he is generally a good dog, just very excitable and clearly loves the chase and attention when he manages to get away with a prize!
Please help me with some ideas on how to stop him, he is generally a good dog, just very excitable and clearly loves the chase and attention when he manages to get away with a prize!