Kristy, I feel your pain girlfriend! But it's very important to remember that Stewie is still very much a puppy. Short attention span and lots and lots of energy. He'll be more of a cuddler as he gets older. All the above advice is really excellent. If he's regressing, then go back to what used to work and the way you trained him that clicked with him. Puppies, just like children will push the limits when they can. I'm a firm believer in puppy time out. I have a 2x3 foot cage for Bo. It's not just for time out but he knows when he's in there for discipline purposes. When Stewie runs from you he's prob just being a little rascal. Teach the come command. Excellent advice above.
Now, let me confess...
Is Bo a little angel? Nope.
Will Bo never have a potty accident in the house again? Ha!!
Does Bo run from me and ignore me when I call? Yep! Every time. Can't tell you how many times I've told my husband this weekend, "That pup needs some training!"
Do ya think I get any help from any pet lovers in this household? Nuh uh!
I'm actually glad you posted this cause I've been dealing with the same issues. But it seems like every time I'm ready to pull my hair out Bo looks up at me as if to say, "Gotta love me!!" LOL! Hang in there girl. It'll get better. And the Stew dawg is worth it, lol!
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