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Originally Posted by valerieam  It is my fault that my 4 month old puppy rules the house. I had never had a small breed before and I baby him. If you try to clean his face or hold him when he doesn't want to be held he thrashes and fights, he acts like a wild animal. I know when my lab was a puppy the trainer had us hold him down until he relaxed and understood we were the boss. Pippin is so little I'm afraid he'll hurt himself fighting me. I would love some suggestions. |
I do it to Mischa.. I do it to him until he settles down.. Pippin's mommy would do it to him, as that is a dog thing.. I had to rehabilitate a Pom puppy for a friend that was at her wits end.. The pup had became the alpha dog.. She was bitting, attacking, and growling at my friend and anyone else. I got bit by her and still have the scar.. The thing to remember is to be calm assertive when dealing with the puppy and never use anger to discipline your pet. I am happy to say that the pom puppy is now 7 months old now and is a lovable little girl..
