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Originally Posted by GusGus I *saved* him from a puppy mill type kennel. ... |
I was afraid that might be the case.
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He plays with our lab, who puts him in his place regularly, LOL.
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That's a good thing. As long as the lab doesn't get too aggressive (draws blood), I would let your lab help teach this pup some manners without interfering.
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Yes, he has drawn blood. ...he seems to get worse everyday. His unsocialable attitude concerns me more than the biting
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I understand your concern. As Olgap & IrisShaw suggested, I think consulting a trainer is really important. Aggression like you describe sounds - to me - to be in excess of normal puppy behavior. I don't think you should try to treat it on your own.
Until you get a trainer, I would do 2 things. First, I absolutely would NOT respond to his aggression with more aggression (forcing him on his back, grabbing him by the scruff of his neck, any form of physical punishment). You are likely to make the problem worse.
Second, I would put him on the NILIF (Nothing In Life Is Free) program. It will help establish you as the leader and is a well-respected protocol amongst trainers. I'll post it below since this is getting long.
Please do try to find a trainer or animal behaviorist.