Have you apologized to him yet? Sit with him on your lap and sincerely tell him you are so sorry for hitting him and it will never ever happen again! I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings, I love you so much. You're such a good boy! And give him a cuddle and a kiss.
Join in on the celebration when Daddy comes home! If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! You won't be able to beat this.
Training should be limited to short periods throughout the day. Do some fun things where he can just be a silly puppy. Don't scold him for bad stuff, but do praise and reward with treats when he does good things, he'll learn faster what is expected from you and not be fearful. Redirect his attention to a toy when he's doing something wrong or getting into trouble.
Back off a bit and let him come to you. He'll get curious what you're up to and will seek you out. Stop worrying and be happy! Happiness is contagious and will draw him to you like a magnet. |