I'm sure your husband was trying a "tough love" approach and didn't mean to scar the furbaby. The fact that he was disciplining your pup
does NOT mean that he's gonna be abusive! Your husband just needs to be educated on small breed dogs and use positive reinforcement (which from what you said I think he's already figured out). If your husband is around the pup more and plays with him a lot more, using treats and positive reinforcement, (and make sure your husband doenst make a big smile and show his teeth because dogs see that as a threat) then I just think time will make things better. Dogs are very forgiving and as long as your husband proves to your new pup that he's loving, then your pup will love him back. Patience is a virtue!
