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Originally Posted by theporkieyorkie  Princy snaps at my SO, specifically if he tries to touch me while Princeton is close by. He also does it if he tries to move Princeton while he is sleeping in bed(in my SO's spot) or if Princeton's on the couch. My SO is the only one he's actually bit since we've had him. He doesn't bite hard and has never drawn blood, but it's still not acceptable behavior. He was like that when we got him, and he was the same way with his former owners husband...aggressive/protective over the bed, his bones etc.
I tried relinquishing taking care of him. My SO basically took over 100%...feeding, treats, letting him out...and 2 years later, he still actively participates in taking care of him It definitely helped a little bit, but he still doesn't look at him like a pack leader or an equal to me. |
Yea...
Once our little ones commit to someone, it's VERY hard to turn that behavior around. I hate to say this, but, it may be something you'll never resolve. Simply too late with any corrective measures (previous owner's lack of understanding where it was going).
However, he'll probably never bite very hard...
Regardless of how pushy/domineering our little ones get, they seem to be able to keep in mind that we're still the Leaders (you first then your SO).
On occasion, this has worked/helped some...
Try getting your SO to really ham it up when Princy bites/snaps at him.
Tell him to say "OUCH"/cry out loudly, fain crying and just put on a total show ! Be sure not to laugh though, they can "sorta" tell it you're playing around. So make it serious ! It may help also, if you were to fain crying too.
This would be a reaction, which Princy is TOTALLY unfamiliar with...
It's possible that Princy's nurturing side will emerge (a little or a lot) and he may recognize he's hurting someone, who is part of HIS pack.
If he licks your SO (hand/wherever he can access) he's apologizing
