Recently, I was going downstairs to work, so I gave my small, white, (usually) harmless maltipoo (maltese and poodle mix) a Greenie (a type of bone) to chew on. As I was leaving, I reached down to pet her, and she growled. Stupidly on my part, I kept going, thinking she wasn't serious. In return, she jumped up and began basically attacking me. I have several bruised bites on my arms and legs. Is this something to be worried about? She's never done anything like this before. Has this happened to anyone else? What should I do to discipline her after this (I can't put her in her crate because of fear of more attacking, can I?) And a spray of water won't be harsh enough. I know this sounds mean, but she needs to know she can't get away with attacking me (and by discipline, I don't want anyone to think that I'm like, hitting her or anything. Just so you know.)
Help!!!
2006-09-02
05:21:01
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Girl With Kaleidescope Eyes
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