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askater New Member  Posts: 4 |
posted 05-31-2003 10:33 AM
  
What's your opinion? I have a 7 week old cockapoo. A very beautiful dog. She's great with my two boys. (2 and 4) But on 5 occasions she's growled at me. When she growls at me...it's when she's doing something she enjoys and I go pick her up. The first few growls weren't bad just startled me. But the last growl was intense. Do you think this is "normal"? I told the vet yesterday about the first few incidence...he didn't think much of it. I called today and she said the dogs trying to show who's boss. I asked if I should return her to the owners...she said no. I asked if her growling so young is a sign she'll be an aggressive dog. She said no. It's funny she's great with the kids. My youngest yesterday was sitting on the coach and accidently dropped the remote on her head. She yelped and that was it. But with me...it like cujo dog. What should I do? Have you ever had a dog do this? What's the best advice you can give me? Thanks in advance!! IP: Logged |
Jas Moderator Posts: 163 |
posted 05-31-2003 02:08 PM
first talk to the person who bred your dog and ask if they temperament tested their litter and how your pup rated. some pups will be more self assured forward, and dominant or even "aggressive". This type of pup requires different training than a pup who is submissive, easy going and patient. In every litter you will get dogs that range along a scale. Most dogs of sound parents rate around the middle. If you do have a more assertive pup not to worry as long as training is consistent you will be able to manage this pup. Is your pup only growling when she has a toy or treat? If so she's guarding her resources for fear you are going to take them away. one of the most effective ways to halt this behavior is by hand feeding the pup meals, treats you name it. never letting her grab, but only allowing her the food when she is gentle. During meal time sit on the floor beside her and alternate between putting your hands in her bowl, picking bowl up while she's eating, and taking bowl away for a min. this lets her know that YOU control the food. also pet and praise her while she eats. This dog needs a lot of hands on. she needs to know that hands and you or anyone touching her is a good thing. this means belly rubs on her back, ear scratching, handling her paws, teeth, tail on a regular basis and taking her toys & bones away and giving back or exchanging for other toys. such a young pup is not usually a worry but you want to stop her growling behavior now. If she is growling at other times don't reinforce this behavior by fussing over her, stand up walk away, and ignore. she'll soon learn no one will play with her when she behaves this way I think alot of what she is doing is normal and can be managed. IP: Logged |
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