I had the dentist out a couple of days ago. He pointed out that one of Jimmys teeth was inflamed and red (well the gum anyway)
It's the one in front of where the bit sits.
I know exactly what has caused it.
He grabs the hinge of his stable door and then pulls back and twangs his tooth off it.
He does it for attention/like door kicking.
When I get to the yard, if I'm not there immediately with his Haynet. If I'm not quick enough putting him in the field. If there is no turnout for a day.
Hes only 9, I don't want him damaging his teeth!
The dentist mentioned I could put something on the hinge that doesn't taste too nice, but it would have to be something that doesn't wear off too quick since its normally when I haven't been there long when he starts.
Cribbox might work, or if you are Red you curl your lips, pull faces lick it off and then continue as you were.... :o I have old conveyor belt over the top of the door for him to crib on (heavyweight lino ish) so it protects his teeth a little bit (he's 11 cribbed all his life and still eats!)
Cribbox, hot mustard (although one of mine liked that!), marmite, anything he doesn't like (Mine also loved marmite )
If it is an attention thing, reverse the thought process. Don't give him attention when he does it. Don't go to him, walk away, do something else. Change the situation.
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