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Post by lovebug on Feb 2, 2010 15:31:30 GMT
Im kinda at a loss with our new puppy Doodle! First nite home he seemed like such the sweet little boy but now wow, its like a demon puppy! To kinda explain, I know puppies can play rough and do growling and barking ect, but this has gone beyound that. Lovebug cant do anything without Doodle attacking him. As weird as it sounds Lovebug is scared of Doodle, even with the difference in size. Doodle growls and bears his teeth non stop at Lovebug, Goes after him snarling and attacks. He drew blood on Lovebugs ears this weekend, and I picked up Doodle to split it up. I told him No, and he growled at me and snapped at my face drawing blood on my top lip. In just the short time we have had him, its gotten worse. If we put him in his kennel for even a sec, he screams non stop, If I place him in the bathroom he will tear at the door screaming. But at times I have to just so I can do things here in the house and cant keep an eye on him. Im kinda worried that this behavior is something that will carry on with him into adulthood! And Im very scared about having an aggresive dog that could bite one of our children or childrens friends. I took Doodle to the vet and she thinks the things he is doing are all bad signs about his temperment. Unfortunetly I never got to meet the parents or learn to much about Doodle. The family we got him from was very short with answers and stated to my husband they were rehoming him due to aggresion with their newborn. Of course looking at Doodle we didnt honestly think such a young puppy would be like that, thought maybe he was mistaking puppy play for aggression, but I think maybe he was right. Any suggestions on what we should do!
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Post by Rubyfox (Julie) on Feb 2, 2010 15:35:18 GMT
I posted this for you in another thread so just copied it for you.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sounds like he is just being a typical puppy, when you have 2 dogs/puppies its always a fight for dominance/top dog and thats what Doodle is doing right now. You need him to know you are in charge and when he behaves that way you need to put him straight down and say no, naughty and ignore him , pay him no attention for a short time. Like when he is playing rough just seperate them and give Doodle a toy to rag/play with. Have you a crate where Lovebug can go to away from Doodle? I know mine like to jump on the sofa to get away from any puppy..lol must get on there nerves. It will get better in time, just stick with it. Has Lovebug been neutered?
I know getting both my boys done was the best thing ever
Please keep us informed on how they are getting on. I am sure other members will give lots of advice and tips on what has worked for them .
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Post by lovebug on Feb 2, 2010 16:34:54 GMT
Lovebug has not been neutered yet but as soon as he is old enough both boys will be altered. They do have their own kennels to use and we have also been letting Lovebug have more space in other rooms to get a break from Doodle. I just wanted to get opinions as I have never dealt with this puppy attitude like this before and wasnt sure if it was typical or not as Lovebug never did this kind of behavior.
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Post by Rubyfox (Julie) on Feb 2, 2010 18:23:53 GMT
I also had Ella as a puppy and she was a perfect Angel then we got Smiffy perfect devil (In a loveable way )..lol No problems with Sophia or Phoebe either. Kasper is still the naughtest, any trouble and he will be in the middle of it. but he is the one everybody loves once they meet him as he really is in your face. Good luck and please keep us updated on how he is getting on.
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Post by michelle on Feb 3, 2010 19:58:47 GMT
Julie has given wonderful advice. Do pack building activities as well, go for walks, where you walk in front, they are at your side or behind to show your dominence over them both. And if he bites, remove either the other dog or yourself and stick a toy immediately in his mouth, so that he learns that toys are okay, but humans and other dogs are not okay to bite. Wear them both out every day. Work on obedience training to encourage mental stimulation and your dominence over them again.
It will take a few weeks just for him to settle, even as a puppy it is so stressful to be in a new situation, and for your one you already had, it will be an adjustment too.
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