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Originally Posted by MauiGirl  When you or your kids play with pups on the floor, you basically become one of his litter mates. Puppies rough-house with each other at this age and need to be taught how much is too much. The loud ouch, then ignoring the pup is a good idea I think.
Good luck, I bet it will all be ok. Just don't let the kids tolerate or encourage any roughness from the pup. |
Good post!
I am certain that the bite was the result of your son's lip being too close to his little puppy mouth.
Please, please don't have your son hold Reese on his side, though, or that can cause real aggression. That is known as the outdated Alpha Roll which can provoke a dog to fear bite.
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