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posted April 14, 2004 06:42 AM

My new rotti pup has some interesting behavior quirks. One minutes she can't get enough loving the next she is growling even hissing. It seems to be get worse if she is being picked up. She doesn't move away but will open her mouth in threat. She will "CALM" down and will still follow commands but I think the behaviour is weird. I work with her constantly and she has been getting better in controlling herself.

Has anyone else had similar experiences with a pup under 6 months of age doing this?

Posts: 748 | From: Edmonton AB Canada | Registered: Mar 2004

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posted April 15, 2004 04:42 AM

Hi Doglover,
I guess everyone and everything needs their own space, I was just telling one of my new puppy owners the other day, that Labs love company but they get to a point where they are happy to have a cuddle then go off on their own, they don't like to be smothered. Maybe yours is the same, if he/she is not threatening, I would not worry, Wally likes a pat, but when I go to really cuddle him he backs off, maybe he/she does not like to be held onto etc. I don't think it's agressive I just think it's hey I need my space.
After all we might think we own them but they know different!!!! [Big Grin]

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I love my labs.

Posts: 880 | From: australia | Registered: Feb 2004

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posted April 15, 2004 06:26 AM

Thanks. She is just quite a bit different than my last two who couldn't get enough. I have been paying more attention what we are doing when she starts this and it might even be an invitation to play. She might have poor communiation skills as it has the exact opposite effect and it may be frustrating for her.

Thanks again.

Posts: 748 | From: Edmonton AB Canada | Registered: Mar 2004

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