I worked with Binni everyday.  No matter what I offer her and no matter what reward treats I give her, she will not stop biting us and jumping on the entire family.  And trying to get her in the house in another disaster.  She will not come when called.  I can use a squeeky toy, offer treats, it just doesn't matter.  We have a fenced in yard and I'm not about to chase her around the yard.

We had an English Springer for 13 years and I don't recall having 1/2 the trouble, that Binni is causing.

Love her- but TOTALLY FRUSTRATED

 Sorry to hear of your dilemma. My Harvey is now 6 months and still does it! 

He excelled today by ripping my fleece jacket  Last week it was my sweatshirt.

He can be as good as gold for most of the day but just goes bonkers sometimes... I hope he will grow out of it. 

Im sure somebody else will along soon to offer some advice. 

Sp 

Binni has ruined more clothing than I can even begin to list out.  At times, she is so relaxed, that I forget she is a puppy.  It's like a switch goes off inside her and she just goes insane  I know she is only a baby.  I would just love to know if anyone who is more experienced raising a gsp has a few pointers for me. 

Sorry to hear your having troubles.

The most important thing NOT to do is treat or reward her in any way when she does this. If she jumps up at you or anyone, turn your back and completely ignore her - dont talk to her, push her off - nothing. Once she is on the floor then praise her - if she jumps up again ignore etc. You must do this every time she does it even if you're not in the mood whether it be you coming in through the door, jumping up on the table.

As for nipping, its likely she is doing this when she is playing/excited? Pick her up straight away and shut her in another room or outside again dont say anything to her! Let her back in after a minute or 2 when she has calmed. If she does it again - straight back outside! Again its patience but she will get the hang of it.

Puppies HATE being ignored so ignore unwanted behaviour and dont forget to praise the good.

I really hope this helps - stick to it but its important that you stop this behaviour now when she is at her peak learning stage. Good luck.

GSPal

Thank you so much for the info.  I will continue to work with her.  I will NOT give up on her.  Everything you are saying makes complete sense to me.  Let's see what Binni thinks about it

Thank you all for your fantastic advice.  I appreciate the time that you have taken to help us out!  I started using the crate when she had bad behavior.  She doesn't like it (cried and whimpered), but did settle down and then she was able to return to "society" 

I do try to keep the same routine everyday with her. 

I do feel that I was only rewarding good behavior and bad behavior didn't have any concequences. 

It's just hard because we are so happy to have a healthy full of life puppy, after my family being so sad, after the loss of our english springer after 13 years, that I wasn't being a very good mom to Binni, by allowing the bad behavior.  Also, it's been a long time since we had a puppy!

Once again- all the tips, information and opinions are greatly appreciated.

Now, If I could only figure out how to post of pic of her under my name, that would be great!!!!

The only thing I might add is " don't give them an inch"  & I don't mean this in a bad way. These little characters are very,very good at playing us !