Why did my puppy stop paying attention to me?

Question

I have a 2 month old puppy that previously listened to me, would respond to things such as "sit" "come here" "lay down" and she is already housetrained. I have assumed the dominant position well. However, the past few days she has completely ignored me. I talk to her but she'll look and walk away. She wants nothing to do with me, and when I try to correct her behavior she starts growling and becomes almost vicious. What is happening here?

Is she blaming me for a recent vet visit? Is she just showing her colors as a dog that will be hard to manage? Should I give up and find her a new home before she gets too old to find one?

I also wonder if the fact that I stopped letting her sleep in my bed caused this disinterest.

She is a bully breed by the way.

Answer 1

Don't be too fast to give up on her. My first suggestion would be another trip to the vet, tell him what is going on and get anything medical ruled out. She may be sick or in pain and doesn't want to be bothered by anyone, so she is lashing out. If nothing medical is found it could just be a phase. Puppies are like children and can be temperamental at times. Just be patient, and continue to play the "alpha" role, don't let her get away with the growling or snapping, if she does it will get worse. You may also want to talk to your vet about a pet behaviorist who may be able to help you work this out. Good luck!

Answer 2

I volunteered at a vet's office during high school and went through a similar experience with my first puppy. This kind of behavior is not uncommon in puppies after their first visit. She might be acting distant because she feels frightened by the visit and is unsure whether or not she can trust you. Feelings mend over time, so don't dispair yet. I quickly regained favor with my dog by spending time with him and showing him lots of affection.

If you recently took your dog to the vet for a check up, then I don't think the behavioral changes your dog is displaying is medical. However, you should monitor your whether or not their are changes in her eating and sleeping patterns. In the future, you should try bringing treats with you to the vet's office. Giving her treats and petting her can often alleviate stress symptoms caused by a visit to the vet.

Judging by the breed of your puppy, the behavior changes she has been displaying are not unusual. When puppies begin receiving training, they sometimes feel resentful and their may be backlash, much like a child rebels against parents to exert its independence. This doesn't mean she dislikes you, she is just going through a phase where she doesn't understand why you are telling her what to do. She will learn to trust you with age and, when she does trust you, she will not question your authority.

Also, consider that puppies from certain breds can be especially aggressive and energetic when they're young. I also have a bully and it helps to just play fight with them and just let them get all the energy out of their system. My brother and I would play tug-o-war with him until he was tired and calmer. After that, he would stop directing his aggression towards us. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

she is just growing up..............do not over correct her........
let her be a puppy.....it only lasts for awhile.........give her time to grown up. then take her to a trainer and start again from scratch.
try a different approach........you could be expecting to much.
most puppy's do not become dogs until 6 - 8 months old.
you have lots of time....let her be a puppy and enjoy life.
you are actually training you to show her the right way, and when.
she is just following your lead.........back off she is to young...
try again at 6 months...........she will be older...........she is just inquisitive........searching for new things....... she is .becoming bored .........you might also consider her breed is she a viscous
type of dog ? praise her more with different styles..........again go to a trainer for advice...........they might tell you how to not over train the dog.........how to discipline her right.
you might have missed a few steps..........be firm but not over work it. it is like training a horse or even a child.....
they respond more to love and not cruelty.
unless i was there and watched you i could not give you the right
directions...........but first of all the dog is to young....
you have done this training up to this part terrifically, but she may just think you are playing..............

Answer 4

It's because you're ugly.
LOL I AM TOTTALLY KIDDING.

Okay, I'd love to help you..
Just, What happened between the time period of loving you and then hating you?
Maybe you should get her fixed, sure, she'll be mad at you for that, but maybe her mood will not be so WILD.

Answer 5

dogs will test you from time to time so be patient and consistant in your commands and training