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Biting and growling

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Participants in this thread:	Denis & Ana Paula spam01 Tailspin samwhitaker1985
Denis & ... Strasbourg, France 4 posts	Our 12-week-old papillon is a super affectionate dog. We’ve had him for nearly two weeks. We’ve been confining him for short-term in his kennel and long term in the kitchen. When I take him out to relieve himself and play a little, when he feels I’m going to take him back inside, he starts growling, catches my pants at the ankles and doesn’t let go whether I firmly say “no” or ignore him. If I do say “no”, then he get very agressive, starts jumping on me and catches my hands to bite firmly. He started doing this a few days ago. We’ve been working on bite inhibition with him and he understands that quite well when we play with him inside. However, he gets very agressive when outside. What do you think is happenning. Is he just trying to say “I want to play some more” or could this be more serious? Thank you.
spam01 1 post	Dogs are social animals that when left in the wild travel in packs. Your puppy is still very young and I’d be concerned about it being lonely and bored. If it is confined to a kennel or in the kitchen and away from you, what is his entertainment? How will he be socialized and learn good manners? You might consider if it is worth owning a dog if you won’t let it stay near you.
Tailspin Toronto 97 posts	Your puppy has learned quickly that play time ends and he’s back in the room or kennel. How much are you walking him? How much time do you spend playing with him in general? His growling and grabbing your pants is certainly not acceptable behaviour but is also very understandable, he is trying to tell you he needs more activity. Lots of short (five minutes) training sessions a day teaching him basics like sit, stay, paw and even some tricks will help to work that amazing little brain. At least two twenty minute or more walks a day will help to burn off some energy. Papillons make wonderful agility and therapy dogs, they are very smart and very agile. If you want him to be a happy, well behaved dog it is going to take some work but it will be soooo worth it! He’s only a baby so keep the training sessions short and be patient but you can have a fantastic dog if you let him be what his potential is! If you are concerned about not confining him due to housetraining or chewing isses try doing the ‘umbilical” with the leash so he is connected to you while out of his crate. This gives him time to bond with you and he is right there for you to work with and love. Bonne Chance!
Aug 14, 2008 2:27am samwhitaker1985 125 posts	Mouthing and biting are natural, normal behaviors; all puppies do it. During teething (generally starting around four months), the urge to mouth is extra powerful because it feels good on your pups’ tender gums. Lacking opposable thumbs, puppies also use their mouths to catch, carry, and play, making it all the more crucial that they learn how to control themselves in the presence of human skin. Here’s how to treat the problem: http://dogtime.com/biting-and-mouthing.html
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