Teenage phase?

So after hours of googling I have come to the conclusion that Lexi is infact going through a teenage phase. Is this possible at 9 months? The internet says so but I thought I'd ask if any1 else has experienced it x

Seems a bit young but certainly possible. Suki seemed to have a phase at 9,12,15, and 18 months. Just go back to basics and have patience

Did it last long? I'm not enjoying her 1 but ATM lol x

The key is to reinforce your training every time Lexi pushes limits. They soon realise they won't get thier way

Yeah I have been. I train her all day every day tbh. My family dog when I was at home was untrained and I was/am determined she won't be like that lol. X

It doesn't last too long provided you are consistant with enforcing the rules.

Good to know lol thanks ;-) she has stopped the barking ;-). Now it's the chewing. She has never been a chewer. Always loved her toys ;-( my door matwas a gonna last night (new door mat, to replace the other one she ate last week lol) x

Sounds about right - dogs are only "puppies" for a very short amount of time, much shorter than most believe. Considering their socialisation period is only about 14 weeks long - everything is at super speed compared to us lol!

VickyS wrote:Good to know lol thanks ;-) she has stopped the barking ;-). Now it's the chewing. She has never been a chewer. Always loved her toys ;-( my door matwas a gonna last night (new door mat, to replace the other one she ate last week lol) x

Have you tried bitter apple spray?

Yeah I did when she was much younger and she stopped it within weeks I will have to buy some more xx