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    How to deal with a youngster biting?

    Thank you for your help - I feel a bit better about myself as I have been doing quite alot of the things you say help ie always make him move backwards before food. I think it's a case of I'm going to have to be really vigilant with him and not let him get away with anything. He definitely...
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    How to deal with a youngster biting?

    Thanks for the advice. He definitely needs to learn some respect though, as he pays no attention to me shouting anyways. He doesn't have any treats by hand already. I think I'm going to try being a scary flapping thing, when he doesn't listen, just to try and get that bit more respect. I...
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    How to deal with a youngster biting?

    He's not quite at the bulldozing stage, and will move over with pressure on his sides. And I havnt been letting him 'walk all over me'. I really appreciate your help and advice, but please don't look down on me. It's a learning curve and I'm trying to do the best by my horse. This has only...
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    How to deal with a youngster biting?

    He's absolutely fine to handle, tie up, brush etc. However you have hit the nail on the head in that he does just walk into you etc. In regards to being strong to lead, that only occurs on the trip to the field, and the behaviour kind of manifested after a long stint in because of the...
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    How to deal with a youngster biting?

    Hi, Was just hoping for some advice. My 2.5year old has recently (last 2 months or so) started biting. He bites anything he can get his mouth onto, including the lead rope when being led and me!! When the behaviour first started I assumed he was teething and tried to ignore it the best I...
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