Hey Guys,
I just had a couple of questions I was hoping that you could answer. My husband and I recently purchased a neo puppy. We read up on them and decided that they would be a good addition to our family. He was 8 weeks old when we brought him home. He plays with our daughter and is learning the basic commands with ease. However, when we first brought him home when I picked him up he would growl and act like he was going to bite me. I thought maybe I was hurting him, so I pet and brush him all over his body to see if anything bothered him, and he acted fine. I sat him up with a vet to get his vaccines and ask some questions about him. He was fine during the shots but tried to bite the tech a few times while she was cleaning his ears.( Which doesn't bother him when I touch him) She said it was crazy that a puppy so young could be that aggressive. He's just turned 11 weeks old. Sometimes, if I go to put him in his crate or touch his collar to put a leash on or lead him out of the room, sometimes he will growl and try to get my hand, other times he's a fine and happy as can be. This is the first time I've had a neo, and was wondering if this is normal. I asked the vet but they say neuter him and take him to obedience classes.We all love him, I just don't want to take a chance with my little girl. I've had boxers, labs, and mixed dogs, none have acted like his. He's never tried to bite my husband or my daughter. I was really hoping you could tell me if this is normal, or maybe give me some tips.
Thanks
I just had a couple of questions I was hoping that you could answer. My husband and I recently purchased a neo puppy. We read up on them and decided that they would be a good addition to our family. He was 8 weeks old when we brought him home. He plays with our daughter and is learning the basic commands with ease. However, when we first brought him home when I picked him up he would growl and act like he was going to bite me. I thought maybe I was hurting him, so I pet and brush him all over his body to see if anything bothered him, and he acted fine. I sat him up with a vet to get his vaccines and ask some questions about him. He was fine during the shots but tried to bite the tech a few times while she was cleaning his ears.( Which doesn't bother him when I touch him) She said it was crazy that a puppy so young could be that aggressive. He's just turned 11 weeks old. Sometimes, if I go to put him in his crate or touch his collar to put a leash on or lead him out of the room, sometimes he will growl and try to get my hand, other times he's a fine and happy as can be. This is the first time I've had a neo, and was wondering if this is normal. I asked the vet but they say neuter him and take him to obedience classes.We all love him, I just don't want to take a chance with my little girl. I've had boxers, labs, and mixed dogs, none have acted like his. He's never tried to bite my husband or my daughter. I was really hoping you could tell me if this is normal, or maybe give me some tips.
Thanks