posted 08-02-2002 10:35 PM           

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This is our very experience with any animal. We got him when he was 7 wks old. We never got to see the parents as the breeder ripped us off and lied to us. We have 3 girls 7, 9, 11. We have been told 10 different things by 10 different people. He can be so mellow and loveable one minute and the next or most of the time an absolute maniac! He continually bites everyone--ankles and growls at them. He lunges at you and jumps up and even bites your calves. We hold him back on his leash and he just keeps coming and coming even jumping and twisting in the air just to get at you. Is this just the breed? the puppy thing? I want to get rid of him but my kids are attached now, he is 11 wks old. HELP!

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posted 08-02-2002 10:36 PM           

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Hi joyce! My advise to you is that a puppy takes a lot of time and energy. My peekapoo is about a year old and is the biggest joy in my life. When Millie (my puppy) was small she was very hyper and also liked to bite what she could. I thought about selling her but my other dogs were so attached to her that I kept her for a while. I fould this stage as a puppy thing and to just give it a few months. if these problems still occur you might want to consider asking a professional dog trainer for help.
Good Luck!

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posted 08-02-2002 10:37 PM           

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It's gonna take some serious, consistent effort in training him, and that means that in order to not confuse him in the future, the children or anyone cannot allow him to bite and growl as well in play.
I would get a small choker collar, and when he tries to do this, jerk him back and make him sit, firmly. Using the word "NO" when he disobeys too at the same time, and mucho praise when he does well. Reward with small dog cookie. He's a pup, so they tend to be hyper a bit but consistence is the key. Good luck. May want to ask vet if he can suggest a calm-aid if he does not get better, or go see the catalogs for one, such as Jeffers Vet or Omaha Vet or Lambriarvet.

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posted 08-16-2002 12:42 AM           

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hi, my name is lisa and i have a 1 years peek a poo. he a male and he does the same thing one minute he quite and nice next he is running around like a maniac and jumping and bitting( not hard to hurt) i think its just the breed to be honest with you. any more ques email me at pooh2431@optonline.net

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posted 09-05-2002 02:55 PM           

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I have a 14 week old pekeapoo and she is the most mild mannered puppy I've ever seen! She is playful but also very cuddly! Unfortunately, I must sell her and I will miss her alot!

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posted 09-06-2002 03:38 AM           

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What are we going to do with lol all these little maniacs, I got a little min pin which I have mentioned in other posts he now is 9 weeks old. He goes through spells like that he sees the ankle, shoes, legs and its ATTACK TIME..So what I did is made up a bottle of water and lemon juice..now the lemon juice part idea came from pauline that also posts in here..I have sprayed some of my shoes I wear around him..he doesnt want any part of it NOT A BIT>>> LOL or shall I say haha on his part HE DONT get to bite..when he goes into the part where he is so engulfed in the excitement of growl attack ETC. I take him to his bed..and we do not play with him for about 10 minutes..and that is all it takes..we come back and he is very happy like we have been gone all day...with I believe all puppies maybe 90% of them, comes alot of work on the owners part, and many do not have the time it takes, thats when just a poster of a dog comes in handy...j/k But I got him very early in his age 5 weeks old..he never knew what it was like to be with being beat up by the other pups..or being corrected by his mother..Just think back when your children were young..IT TOOK WORK..and just maybe this will be a passing thing with yours and hopefully mine, Ive had the same breed pup I got now and it was a passing thing. I spent alot of time though. We need to view problems with dogs kinda like children they are all different and different things work with diff methods..I have already taught mine to walk on a leash, when he is very hyper we run up and down the hallway..Im 49 yrs old ...I GET exhausted, but sure wears this little guy out..try to think of things that your children can do with this lil guy of yours that might be creative..:))

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posted 11-17-2002 06:50 AM           

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we have a peekapoo puppy and shes a a hyper puppy , i think the potty traing process is going well , the breed is a good dog i think they need patience and they do have personaltys, boy do they uors like to take anything she can get ahold of i should have named her bandit, they do mellow out with age i think i got ripped off by the breeder for i diddnt know what to pay for her i paid fuor hundred dollars , i was told by groomers i got ripped off i think shes a wonderful addition to our family and my children love her be patient and hang in there peekapoo lovers .

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posted 11-27-2002 08:28 PM           

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in my opinion, the reason why he is acting this way is because, like Doc H said, you brought him home when he was too young. Most breeders won't let a pup go until he or she is at least 8 weeks old. Before this stage, pups are still learning how to be pups. and yes, they haven't been beaten up yet. (hehe) like humans, dogs have a little hierarchy and they spend all their lives trying to get to the top. however, it must be you humans who are at the top and NEVER the pup. i have posted up a msg under the topic 'dog that keeps biting' that relates a bit to this topic.

hmm..i can think of a lot of reasons for this behaviour. bring your pup to a socializing class as he SERIOUSLY needs it. over here in canada it costs about 100 CAN for 8 weeks of class. it is never too young to train your pup and i seriously recommend it. i would also like to mention that it takes about 12 weeks for a pup to get used to it's new home. Take the time to train him, and be patient. in no time you'll have a wonderful loving pet. peke's are known for their loyalty towards their owners, just make sure he knows that you're the owner

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posted 01-07-2003 08:15 AM           

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I raise and sell Peekapoos (almost exclusively) and my pups are touched and loved every day. I have been in business for about 6 years. I have never had anyone tell me that there pup is mean, any responces I have gotten have been good and in fact I have several second time buyers. If pups are played with rough they will respond by biting (hands mostly), but these pups are not usually that hyper. I get referals from previous buyers and get letters and pictures from current owners. I have the Mamas & Daddys onsight and usually only charge 250-275.00 for my pups. Puppys should always be treated tender and with love and kindness and they will be good family members.

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posted 01-11-2003 10:20 PM         

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I have a male pekepoo that is 4 months old. His the the smartest and sweetest dog that you will ever meet. He is very sociable with people, kids, and other animals. I can't imagine my life without him. I had a female just like him when I was a teenager and they are so much alike. He is doing really well with potty training. I can't say enough about him. We have gone thru a stage of chewing and tearing up rugs but thats the worst thing about him, as with all puppies. I hope everyone that has a peekapoo can experience the joy that I have. Good luck and hang in there.

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posted 01-14-2003 10:18 PM           

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I HAVE A 8 WEEK PEEKAPOO(OREO)AND SHE IS A FREAK!!! SHE IS A SWEET DOG BUT SOME OF THE THINGS SHE DOES IS OFF, LIKE SHE GROWLS IN A CRAZY MANNER WHEN YOU PICK HER UP OR WHEN YOU PET HER SHE IS A SCREAM.ANDIF ANY OF YOU HAVE SUGESTIONS ON POTTY TRAINING LET ME KNOW,I NEED INFO. ON PEEKAPOOS IM NOT FAMILIAR ON THESE BREEDS. THANX!!!!

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posted 02-03-2003 10:57 AM         

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Garrel3, where are you located? I have a maltepoo that I adore and am thinking about getting a sister/brother for him.

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posted 02-05-2003 01:37 PM           

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dbuzzw,
Sorry but I don't ship pups and I live a long way from you. I am in NC about 30 mi from Raleigh, but you can e-mail me if you like.

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posted 04-06-2003 06:54 PM           

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hi, I have a four year old peekapoo and when he was a puppy he did growl when I picked him up because of that I told him "NO" then he would stop. Now four years later he is no longer growling but he does have a dominant issue. Which I can live with. So for the people who are thinking about selling your peekapoo dont and just work with them and then they will be the best dog ever just like mine!

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posted 04-06-2003 11:05 PM           

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Hey I also have a peekapoo and she is 4 years old. She is the sweetest thing. She doesn't shed and she didn't learn to bark til she was about a year and a half. And only then because my husband encouraged her to. She is trying but it still comes out more of a sneeze than a bark. But hey that is okay by me. She is very clingy but it is probably because she is so spoiled. Even as a puppy she was really good. My husband played rough with her and she seemed to know that it was okay with him but not with me so she would instantly stop biting and growling when I would come up to them. Now at 4 years old she is pretty laid back. I would definately get this type of dog again. By the way I have to say the prices I am hearing of people paying are outragous. We paid $60 for ours and I had been seeing them for $125 and $150. But this weekend I went to a fleamarket and people were asking $250 which I was shocked. Maybe we just got lucky.

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posted 04-07-2003 01:28 PM           

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Those of you having problems...the best thing you can do is seek out a *qualified* dog trainer. And I don't mean one of those pet-smart dog trainers either. You need some one who has titled multiple dogs, some one who KNOWs dog behavior, and it would be a plus if they had a behaviorist back ground...

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posted 05-14-2003 05:25 PM           

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My family recently lost our peekapoo to a car accident. We are all heartbroken. Our five year old peekapoo was a member of our family and we miss him terribly. When Pepper was a puppy, he was very hard to potty train and liked to chew but when he turned a year old he was much calmer. Pepper was smart and very playful, he was the perfect dog for our 6 year old daughter. We are now looking for another peekapoo.

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posted 05-16-2003 09:02 AM         

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We sure have been blessed to get a very loving and mild mannered 6 month old Peek.

She is so gently, chews only her toys, hardly ever barks, unless she senses something or someone is here...even then she is so gentle.

She's a LAP DOG for sure.....loves to be loved. Makes getting up in the morning a JOY and she is having her little surgery this morning, so I'm keeping busy, so as not to WORRY OVER MY BABY.

I'll go see her this afternoon but she will stay til Sunday with the Vet.

I do not know what the Lady did before us, but she DID DO something right, for this little Dog is a BLESSING BIG TIME.

The best to all of you having troubles. A firm NO...letting them know they are NOT the KING of the HILL is a GOOD THING I have found. Loving them freely, but having BOUNDARIES and letting them know that the BOSS IS YOU is key to me.

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posted 09-24-2003 09:18 PM           

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I also is a breeder of peekapoo and they are the best dog I have ever own. I have a black peekapoo female she never bite or growls at myself or my family members(children) she is a very smart and loyal dog and loves to be at your side and very easy to potty break. I have also had 2nd time buyers wanting my puppies and I sell them for 300.00 each. As soon as I put it the paper they are gone within a week and have people calling wanting them.If you are a lonely person I recommed this breed because mine always put a smile on
your face when you are having a bad day and I
would'nt have it any other way.

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posted 09-25-2003 06:49 AM         

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Liz: Take a look at the topic called "Puppy attacks" in this forum. I think a lot of what you are describing is "normal" puppy behavior. Our puppy (which is not a peekapoo) is doing a lot of the same things.

The only things that help at all is running her to tire her out, giving her a time-out (outside alone or confined in a kennel) just for a few mintutes, or squirting her in the face with a water bottle. I just started the squirting yesterday but it does seem to get her attention and bring her back down to earth.

Also, do look into puppy classes and if you can find a behaviorist in your area - especially one that will come to your house - that would be a really good step to take as well.

Jamiya

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posted 10-06-2003 07:54 PM         

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Sounds like a puppy thing. Our peek engaged in typical puppy behavior like you described then gradually mellowed out. I think socializing your puppy to other dogs is super important. We made sure our puppy had plenty of good chew toys available and re-directed him to these when he'd start to bite hands or other objects. Did the breeder tell you the approximate age this breed generally lives to? We were told 25. At any rate, we'll never own any other breed; Scooby is the most well behaved dog among all the dogs we know.

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posted 10-16-2003 09:49 AM           

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My peekapoo Thor is almost 2. My breeder, a family friend, sold her to me for 200, with a life expectancy of around 20 years, feeding him only dog food. Of course, peekapoos are excellent whiners, so he usually manages to get a small piece of a steak or some such. He was more of a chewer as a puppy, though, and not too much of a biter. He loves to play rough, though, but only when I encourage him. I couldn't ask for a better "little boy."

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posted 10-16-2003 12:02 PM         

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Well I have a toy poodle and I just wanted to say a few things to anyone dealing with a pup. THEY ARE ALOT OF WORK!! My baby is only 9 months old and still driving me crazy at times but she is learning. I think CONSISTANCY is the key to dealing with our problems. But for those of you who are just beginning the process, stick in there. Once your pup is potty trained and house trained you will have the best companion ever. They do grow out of this stage but it takes times. Angel is finally growing out of her puppy stage and into her teenage stage. There is alot of things I need to train her on but once she is an adult she will be more calm and obedient. So stick in there and you will be rewarded with a great dog for life!

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posted 11-06-2003 10:48 PM         

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I have a peekapoo that is a year old and he originally had a problem with bitting. I eventually (I wasn't crazy about the idea at first) took the vets advice, which was to stick you fingers slightly down the dogs throat, just enough so its not pleasent when the dog bites you. My dog also has a problem growling at strangers, but I noticed it often happens when he is scared so making him feel safe and not threatened helped that problem. Hope this helps!

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