Okay, so I have a 6 month old puppy. He is a collie x/mixed breed. Ever since he was much younger he has been very obedient and smart. He was sitting, staying, all the rest of it at around 3-4 months. However, he has a problem with sharing space, like laying on the same bed, or being on the couch. He was growling when I was there too, so I used to just put him off it. Yesterday he bit me simply because I was sitting on the same couch as him.
Now I know the basics. He hasn't slept on my bed in a long time, I make him sit and wait for food, I don't greet him the instant I walk in the door, and I don't hit him.
After he bit me, I am at a loss. I have seen this behavior developing for a while, and done the things they tell you to do. He is a lovely dog, and VERY submissive around most people. He has never shown aggression to anyone else.
Any help or ideas? Should I just rehome him? It is hard to trust him anymore.
2007-11-28
05:02:26
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Alex T
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