Well, I spoke too soon when I said that Cookie hadn't bitten me on Christmas. Later that evening, I asked him if he wanted to go for a walk. He got up, was excited and happy about the walk, I got the leash, reached for him, and he flipped out when I went to attach the leash (which I've done at least a thousand times). He Cujo-ed out on me....bit at my hand (caught a little skin, but there was no blood). My parents were shocked. My father tried to put on the leash and he bit at him as well.
This was in the living room. At the time, my roommate was asleep on the couch in that room.
I have a 3:15 appointment at the vet's to rule out any medical issues.
This morning, he's been his usual loving, sweet self with me...which he usually is earlier in the day. It's as the day progresses that this happens.
I just can't reconcile these two totally different personalities in my own little dog who's always been so sweet with me up until now. He's breaking my heart. If I have to, I'll hire a trainer. Anyone have any idea what they cost?
I honestly don't think that I could ever give him up... but this violence is escalating fast. It happened out of the blue about a week ago or so, and it's getting worse every day.
Does anyone know of any medical conditions that could lead to this?
Kathy |