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Page 3 of 3 Assertive puppiesAssertive puppies tend to immediately investigate new people and things. They are quick to begin play fighting activities. They are very insistent and demanding when they want to be pet. These puppies often quickly take on the role of protector. They think the people belong to them. This is fine, but can result in trouble. They may try to defend you from everyone, and biting strangers who come in your yard is not good. The most serious problems happen when grandchildren are involved. They can be perceived as a threat or competitor. Grandchildren can be badly injured by assertive dogs. The training techniques used to establish your teacher-student relationship are especially important with assertive dogs. It is especially important for you to be the master, in charge. Do not allow your dog to nip or bite at you in a friendly way. Try not to become what your puppy perceives to be an equal and competitive playmate. You are in charge. Submissive puppiesSubmissive puppies tend to "shy away" from new people or things, either by lying down or running away. Most puppies tend to be slightly submissive. They wish for nothing more than to please you and this makes them easy to train. Try to provide a peaceful environment and a dependable schedule that includes exercise and reliable feeding times. Submissive urinationMany puppies and young dogs can urinate in response to new or exciting situations. This shows your puppy may be uncertain about what is expected. Never punish the puppy when this happens. The puppy is trying to please you. Try to calmly reassure the puppy, ignoring the urination. Clean up later, in private. Destructive chewingPuppies naturally chew, especially when still teething. Try to keep chewable valuables out of reach and provide good alternatives like a chew toys they know are OK to chew. Chewing is a way to work off excitement, relieve frustration, and sooth teething, not a plan to get even with you. When you leave home in the morning, don't make a big deal. This can build stress, which can result in destructive chewing while you are out. Simply leave your home, while trying to ignore your puppy. Arrive home in the same way. Ignore your puppy at first. If things are a mess when you get home, don't let puppy know you care. Behave calmly. Clean up later when your puppy can't watch. Fear bitersWhen puppies don't know what is expected, they may react inappropriately to strangers. The puppy is afraid, but unable to be completely submissive. They usually show signs of fear and try to run away from what they perceive as a threatening situation, but when they cannot, they can bite. This often happens when children insist on petting a frightened dog, particularly small submissive dogs. These puppies need firm leadership and reassurance, which can be achieved through high quality training.
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