Puppy Aggresion

There is probably a runt in the litter too. I’ve read that you should never buy the runt or the bully. Here is the real deal…dogs aren’t people. Its perfectly normal in the dog world for there to be an assertive leader. Its only in the human world that we try and make rules to make everyone equal. Go with it…let the dog do its thing and remember to tell potential puppy owners which one the bully is. Also…disciplining a brand new puppy is a lot like trying to discipline babies…doesn’t work because they don’t get it. Don’t be too overbearing on a pup because you feel threatened. Chillax and remember to have fun with it…you want them to like people. Its where the good life comes from.

I agree with the other peoples advice, especially phrannie. When the pup tries to get aggressive with you, carefully grab it and hold it to the ground until it stops struggling, you are showing it that you are in charge and it just needs to relax with such an attitude. Dont punish the puppy tho, it doesnt understand what you want. that is how mother dogs handle it by holding it down or standing over it. Good luck, be patient and follow through with anything you start.

Well, obviously it’s the pup with the “alpha” personality…At this age don’t confuse assertiveness for aggression…this is part of their “learning”. As for it showing the same assertiveness towards you…I’d hold him down until he quits struggling…when he does quit, hold him for a few seconds longer, then let him stand up. If he comes at you again, do it again…(chances are tho, he’ll stand up, and go look for something else to do) :). It’s one thing for him to show his inborn nature to his siblings, but a whole different matter to try and bully a human. This is exactly what his mom does to show displeasure at his behavior…

Also, when you sell this pup, I’d make sure he goes to someone who has “dog experience”…you can imagine that a first time dog owner would be a little taken back (and probably end up beta to this pup’s alpha nature).

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