1 week

Well its been 1 week since I cracked on with Alfies training. And what a difference in him!

In the space of this short time hes has had a crate (which he now gets in by himself and goes to sleep!), he has learnt to sit and now does this on command without any treats, he has had lots of runs around the park playing with sticks and has FINALLY started playing with his toys! Hooray! He will play fetch with me and also just play by himself.

I cant believe how much he has learned in 1 week, I am so proud of him. I am so much happier and so is he! and Erika is lol.

Happy family again

Yay, see it isn't hard and so much more rewarding! Well done

So pleased to hear it! They can try you but perseverance is key

Well done to you both!

always good to hear good progress.

Before you know it you'll be showing pudsey (BGT) a trick or two!

That's great Ellie. I knew it would be really straightforward once you got stuck in, and there's nothing like the feeling when you know you've cracked it!

Crates and long leads, can't think of anything that has helped me more personally either

Great news! Nothing beats a happy ending

Fabulous

So glad this turned out the way it did and really pleased that you and Alfie are happy. (Sod Erika though)

So glad his training is going well once you get through the first hurdle, it all gets a lot easier and you go from strength to strength.

Consistency and perseverance are the two key words really. Once you get into a routine with his training the rest will fall into place I'm sure. So glad that things are working out for you all.

That's great news

Excellent news

glad the training is paying off and you have a happy house again,well done you

Im glad. I knew he would come right, you have two breeds that are very smart and willing, they just need to be told the right way.

The biggest ally and tool in your box is your happiness and I know this from my own experiences. If you are happy then you are chilled and if you are chilled Alfie is chilled and Alfie becomes more and more receptive ----> you become more and more happy and it all goes round in a big circle of love

Look out for us on Crufts next year

thats brill news, bet you feel great now and bet alfie so mcuh more settlled x

That is fab, a trained dog is a happy dog