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    Extremely loud Howl-Bark / barking issues

    @gamerguy99 Aww, this sounds a lot like my girl! She usually only barks to express her joy and excitement at seeing a favorite human or getting to do something extra fun. Unfortunately that bark can shatter glass. There's a lot of really good ideas in this thread - two other things I've done...
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    Indoor enrichment toys/“jobs” for your ACDs

    @agapeandrew What I've found works best for us is to just make everything we do in the house intentional. So if it's time to settle while I'm on a call, then she needs to do it in a specific area depending on the room. Time to eat or have a treat? Then she needs to find it hidden in a box...
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    How much do they really change around 1 year old?

    @mikail You will totally get there, and I hope for you that it's sooner than later! It sounds like you're doing all the right things and it's so promising you're already seeing hints of calm. I remember jackpot treating my girl when I'd catch her quietly entertaining herself or just chilling -...
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    How much do they really change around 1 year old?

    @mikail I agree with what others are saying - it does get better and the constant need to manage does go away! For mine, the hardest months were around the 5-8 months. Their whole body and new teeth are settling into place and their mind is so sharp that I think it's a really...
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    Chase the Cattle Dog X

    @looseleeroy Mine definitely does the same thing with her leash! She doesn't pull often on it with her body, but will instead grab at the leash and pull in her mouth when she wants to get going. And she also tends to do it more when my other dog is on a leash and she'll grab that leash instead...
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