 Aggressive Puppy - Need Advice!
This is my first post and my first time breeding. I did research before jumping into this and I'm aware that puppies can be aggressive, needing training, socialization and discipline. I'm wondering if I need to seek out professional help with the problem I'm encountering.
My dam whelped 3 puppies in August with no complications. The pups are 9 weeks old now. Mom worked hard to socialize all 3 pups and appeared to be successful with two of the three and they are submissive and sweet-natured. The 3rd pup is also very sweet (with humans) yet when my female (mom) Yorkie attempts to discipline him, he gets very verbal (growling, snarling, mewing) then rears back on his hind two feet and bites at her! Unfortunately, the more he does this, the more frequently she pounces on him demanding submission...it's like a vicious (no pun intended) circle. Sometimes my dam appears confused by the behavior but most the time she seems to enjoy the "romp" and keeps wrestling with the puppy until he or she becomes exhausted. Is this normal? I'm afraid the pup will become out of control. I've tried researching this kind of behavior and not coming up with any concrete answers. Any experienced breeders out there have some words of wisdom?? Is it time to hire a dog trainer? Thanks, I appreciate the comments. |