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From:California
Registered: Nov 2003

posted 11-10-2003 09:33 AM         

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Help! I just got a pit puppy fromthe pound about 2 weeks ago, and although for the most part he seems pretty sweet, at times he can be very rambunctious(sp?). He is about 9 weeks and does not seem to understand "NO". Sometimes he listens but others he barks at me and growls playfully as if my saying "NO" is a game. I understand that puppys like to test you, but I just want to make sure that this behavior is not a sign of agression. It seems to me that he is playing, but I want him to understand the difference. Sometimes he will start to lick my face and then he will try to bite my chin and when I say "NO" he will do it again, and sometimes he nipps at me too. I know that puppies like to chew and nipp but can anyone give me any advice on how to get him to listen? Maybe time is all I need, but I am just interested to know if anyone else is experiencing this. Thanks

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From:lewisville, texas, united states
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 11-10-2003 10:16 AM         

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how are you saying no? you need to make sure that you sound firm like you're mad. no baby talk, that's what my girlfriend does and then she wonders why the dog doesn't respect her? as far as nipping at your face and being stubborn goes, it sounds just like my dog. if your pup doesn't respond to no then try clapping your hands, or shaking a can with pennies in it. i've used a squirt bottle and sprayed her with water every time she nipped at me. she really hated it!! but it got her attention, and thats what you have to do, get their attention and let them know your serious. whatever you do don't spank your pup, they won't trust you if you do. hope i helped, good luck with the new pup!!

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posted 11-10-2003 10:45 AM         

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Jessstarr go to the All dogs section and do a search under "Jimiya" Your dog is just having typical puppy behavior Jimiya has had similar issues with her pup nd there has been a ton of help and advise. Look for the post about needing help for her dog. Alos if you look at the articles section there ais some good stuff there too.

Honeybear

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