smokinbarrels Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Hi Everybody, I'm really starting to get a bit worried. My little 11 week old cocker spaniel seems to go a bit mad now and again. It seems to be in the evening and starts with a bit of chewing and barking+ snarlling. After that he really won't let go of you, even to the point of drawing blood! No commands seem to work and its takes a while for him to calm down. It seems to come out of the blue, one minute a fantastic playfull little dog and the next a snarlling barking bitting little ******. Is this normal for cocker pups or is he starting to show signs of being aggresive?............PLEASE HELP!!!! Thanks Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Sounds like cocker rage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinbarrels Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Sounds like cocker rage? Please don't say that.....he has a fantastic pedegree and comes from a reputable breeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Don't worry, Sound like you are new to the world of puppy ownership. They all have a little mad 10 minutes always followed by 1/2hrs sleep. Our Cocker is 7 months now and we still have a little play fight everynow and then. If he/she is getting a bit to rough, a gentle grab of the scruff of the neck followed by a sharp NO works, your not looking to hurt the dog, just send a clear signal to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 my cocker is now 15 months old and she also showed almost tthe same as a puppy but i demanded that she stopped without hurting her but letting her know i am the boss.as said above take her by the scruf of the neck (not too hard) and push her down telling her no.it may take a while but i am sure it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie 1 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 as said above playtime is fun but don't let the dog cross the line. do make sure that the dog is getting enough exercise though as he will have a lot of energy to burn up, and a good walk should make him a bit less active as he would have used up a lot of his energy. charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdunc Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Our cocker used to get very playful and a bit carried away with the biting - particularly with the missus. We used to calmly pin her down as a correction if she didn't stop with an initial 'NO' command. She'd be held until she settled down (often almost falling asleep the cheeky little beggar!) They are feisty little ******* and the better the pedigree the better the drive and energy through the genes. Get the pup out walking as soon as (even up and down the street if he's not had his jags yet) and walk before each feed. Dunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 another method for the biting if youre brave enough is to take the index and middle fingers and press firmly on the tongue every time she tries to bite and what you will find is that the mouth will open and not close. tell her firmly no whilst doing this , but must be done as she is biting-nibbling. its realy effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Jaz was the same to a degree,,,,but no snarling. He used to NIP.....its the teeth....little sharp *******. A rap on the nose when he was getting to hard did the job. Hes 8 months now, we still play fight went out on the field....all that he tends to do now is close his mouth and thats about it to grip. If he is tugging...then let go of what he has................If its your hand then your stuck, but if its a toy just drop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinbarrels Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Hi Everbody, Thanks for all your advice. I feel alot happier knowing its just normal for a puppy to act like this. We tried the no bite with a little pressure on his mouth and within 24hrs the problem was sorted! Few panic over......for now! Once again thanks to everyone for your advice, Q P.S it really does show that we are new to the dog world!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 'Cocker goes a bit mad!' Sounds like a normal case of Cocker to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briarscratch Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Sounds like puppy sign language for "please run the **** out of me before I explode". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Sounds like puppy sign language for "please run the **** out of me before I explode". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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