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From:valparaiso, indiana
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 11-23-2003 11:34 AM         

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hello again everybody. just a quick question. how do you stengthen your bond with your puppy. when i call her she will come to me (10 wk old aussie) but only to let me pet her then she takes right back off again doing whatever. like she has doggy A.D.D. does anybody know how you make her your best friend. i love on her and give her a lot of positive attention but it seems like she isnt sure who owns her sometimes. any signs i should be looking for to tell how much your dog likes you. just curious.

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From:Portland, Oregon US
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posted 11-23-2003 11:53 AM         

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Awwww...relax first off, she's 10 weeks old of course she acts like she has ADD. If you are feeding her, training her, playing with her and loving on her you will be her whole world in short order and you will be desperately seeking moments of peace and tranquility. The bonding happens over a period of time and with Aussies, that tends to be an extremely short period of time! Imagine being a puppy and being surrounded by a million and one things you have never seen or smelled before, these all have to be explored don't ya know. Just keep being the good dad you are and she will soon be making you nutty by smothering you with affection.

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From:valparaiso, indiana
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posted 11-23-2003 12:48 PM         

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thanks for the reply. i kind of figured that was the case but ive never owned a puppy before so im really shooting at the hip and hoping im doing the right stuff. i have a girlfriend that stays with me quite often and didnt know if that could possibly be confusing her. like i said new to this. thanks again.

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From:Portland, Oregon US
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posted 11-23-2003 01:04 PM         

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You're Welcome. Your enthusiasm for "getting it right" with your pup shows tremendously. You are going to have a great relationship with your dog...I just know it.

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