XdunstanX Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Dexter is now about 10-11 weeks old, and his aggression is gradual. He'll be fetching his toy pheasant and being hyper as puppies are, but it gets to a point where he's so worked up he starts snapping, when I hold him back and give a stern "NO" he either tries snapping again, or showing his teeth. I thought it may be the fact he's not allowed to go outside yet, and has SO much energy he can't properly burn. Any suggestions on what to do? I don't want to raise him wrong, so any help would be great. Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwen3513 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 HI His litter mates and his mum would put him in his place, and tell him off if his play was too much, Mum would likely give him a nip and the littermates a squeel and end the game, he may also be teething so try ice cube and frozen bananas to cool his gums he will likely grow out of it when he realises it is not acceptable, try to be like 'mum or littermate' in your corrections don't get angry with him he knows no right or wrong yet. good luck jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Stick Play biting in the search bit on hear (top right of your screen) lots of threads on this. congratulations on the new pup Lets see some pics then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XdunstanX Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Stick Play biting in the search bit on hear (top right of your screen) lots of threads on this. congratulations on the new pup Lets see some pics then Here are a few pics, he's put on over a Kg since then!!! Thanks for the responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Looks a gud un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbuster Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Nice looking pooch mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col48 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 you must be showing us a different dog as butter would not melt in his mouth you have a cracker there m8 ATB Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 no wonder he is snapping, he has blue eyes and that looks like some celtic colours in photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XdunstanX Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hahaha, thanks for all the comments guys. On the whole he is a cracker, I'm sure he's going to turn out fine. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBS Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 If he starts to get over excited or starts snapping tell him very firmly NO then get up walk away and ignore him until he calms down, this will be about a minute at most, then praise him for being calm but don't get him over excited again or this will become part of the "game" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheasant Feeder Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm no expert but I'd give his ear a moderate tug at the first sign of aggression similar to what his mother would. If its over excitment then at the first sign of over excitement end the game go make yourself a brew, he then will soon learn that his behavour does not get him any reward. Other points to bear in mind, there is no rush he is still very young keep sessions as play and keep it short. As he's bearing teeth I'd be tempted to keep on top of him, not by aggression but by little changes in management. Ensure before you feed him that he see's you eat something first, a pack leader allways gets first pick of any food and the bottom of the pecking order gets the scraps. Dont allow him on the furniture, many people like to cuddle dogs and allow them on furniture (our lass is a pain in the rear for it) I think dogs belong on the dog shelf (floor) they then don't cover the furniture in hairs or mud and as pack animals the leader will always take the high ground by allowing them on furniture they can see themselves as equals. Many people don't follow those two rules and have no problems but he sounds a confident little chap and to prevent a problem developing I'd nip it in the bud whilst still keeping the good relationship your building with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XdunstanX Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Thanks for all the advice. He's definitely not short of confidence. And another excuse to make a brew sounds good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Live with it for now but don't encourage it or admonish it you will do equal harm both ways. Thats why you need somewere to put pups out of your way every now and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom&Dexter Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Some good advice there Put please dont tug his ear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster123 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Some good advice there Put please dont tug his ear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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