I'm in shock. Just back from shopping and there was only minimal barking, just as we pulled up, no hyperactivity this time. We both totally ignored him and continued to put shopping away, which took about half hour and just sat down, Mutley is now calm and has had lots of praise/reward.

I know he is quite intelligent and knows what's what, but I think with him being part bassett there is a stubbornness in him, and sometimes he thinks he can do as he likes.

Just a thought. Will he forget about his past experiences that he had in his other home/s? as sometimes we see him revert back to the way he was when we got him.

I will try the toy in mouth next time my oh comes home, hopefully this will work.

He seems to have calmed down now we have taken him of the bakers, going to go to p@h and see what they have suitable for him.

Thanks for all the help/tips I really appreciate it, as I am doing most of the training myself whilst others follow through.

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Lynn, Mum to Buddy and Mary my two fur babies.