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Originally Posted by bibby4141  Thanks for the replys. She has now gotten worse. Now alot of times when we just attempt to pick her up she starts growling and biting. We'll try some more of the sugestions, the growling at her does'nt seem to be working very well as sometimes she has already bitten us before we can get out a GROWL.  |
When she growls and bites at you, do you still pick her up? If you are reacting and jumping back, she is controlling you. You really do need to get this under control now! Do not allow her to boss you around. It is not fun to be bitten, but I have taken a bite from a pup just so as not to let them know I am afraid.
As for bath time, I would muzzle her for now. Let her know that you are going to bathe her no matter what. Praise her afterwards, but I don't believe in giving treats for what is expected behavior. My groomer taught me that...and I she has a great relationship with the pups she grooms. One of my difficult ones does very well with her and she does not give treats. She is very matter of fact when grooming them and lets them know she is in control.
The other thing that I do when a pup does something that is simply not acceptable is to put the in time out. I put them in a room by themselves for just a few minutes....and I continue to do that as soon as they exhibit that behavior again. You might try that with the biting. Pick her up immediately and remove her from your presence. Let her know that she must act appropriately to be with you. They are just like toddlers...as the link that Ringo posted suggested.