My neighbor was grateful I had spent my summer babysitting her kids, so when her (mix) dog had puppies, I was allowed first pick. I'm a first time dog owner, and I knew absolutely nothing about dogs other than you buy food, treats, toys, and a bed for them (and that they pooped). So when the pups were four weeks (weened), she let me pick one, and then she gave me puppy food, the dog, and sent me on my way.
I chose the only male and didn't do any behavioral research because I didn't see the reason until he started having problems about one to two weeks later.
Excessive barking, really hard biting (he's broken skin on me so many times), growling, humping his toys, growling especially when I'm near a treat I've given him, freaking out on a leash, and separation anxiety. If I leave him alone in my room for more than five minutes he eats the drywall.
He's nine weeks now and I currently don't have a vehicle so I can't drive him to puppy behavioral classes or socialization classes. I'm at my wit's end! I love him dearly but he bites so hard I can't play with him.
Does anyone have any advice to help me curb this behavior in my mix puppy?
I chose the only male and didn't do any behavioral research because I didn't see the reason until he started having problems about one to two weeks later.
Excessive barking, really hard biting (he's broken skin on me so many times), growling, humping his toys, growling especially when I'm near a treat I've given him, freaking out on a leash, and separation anxiety. If I leave him alone in my room for more than five minutes he eats the drywall.
He's nine weeks now and I currently don't have a vehicle so I can't drive him to puppy behavioral classes or socialization classes. I'm at my wit's end! I love him dearly but he bites so hard I can't play with him.
Does anyone have any advice to help me curb this behavior in my mix puppy?