Vicious puppy

yeah but it really likes to bully up on my 5 yr old sister.I think it can sense she’s scared.It always draws blood and has ruined three pairs of her jeans b/c he bites too hard.She’s really scared of him and no longer thinks he’s cute.He doesn’t go after the other kids though…she’s the loudest one so he may see her as annoying?

just show it love, and give it treats when it behaves and dont when it doesnt…dogs are smart… it will understand

you have to show the dog that you guys are the boss. it may suck but it’s LEADERSHIP BEFORE LOVE. unless the dog is calm you can’t show it affection. eventually he’ll learn that acting psycho is not cute. if you can see that the dog is starting to get riled up then snap him out of it before it escalades to him biting. just say something like HEY and if that doesn’t snap him out of crazy mode then you have to firmly put 2 fingers on his neck. and yes dogs can tell if you’re scared or nervous. so when around him, you and your siblings gotta be tough. stand up straight and give off the energy that says YOU are the boss, not him.

the shunning technique works every time and will help resolve many behavior problems. phrannie, as usual, your excellent advice puts the animal first and teaches the owner to respect while commanding.

Ok I’ll tell my mom what my sister should do.I don’t live with her anymore I live with my husband but I talk to her on the phone and visit every weekend so I could help them out then.