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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  He needs a buddy. The second one made all the difference in our first one who had separation anxiety. She still pouts when I leave but she at least has "someone" with her when I'm gone. |
I totally disagree with this advice. It is never a good idea to get another dog hoping to fix behavior problems in the first dog. Most likely, it will just make him worse and the new dog will pick up bad habits from the first. Then you will have two dogs with behavioral problems. You need to correct the unwanted behavior yourself.
Bennett's behavior probably has more to do with going through his "teenage" stage than being neutered or you going back to school. Just like human teens, "teenage" dogs can be rebellious, challenging, full of themselves, etc. Hitting him on the nose for biting you only encourages him to bite back.
I would really suggest you consult a behaviorist to help you learn how to handle this behavior so Bennett can become a well behaved adult.