ForeverCanine
New Member
Hi, I'm new to this forum and Neapolitans. I need some general help on raising a Neo puppy, but I have a feeling my Neo might be different based on his environment. His name is Sal and here's whats up!
Background on Sal: Raised in a puppy store since 10 weeks, hes now 10 months. He used to be my bosses dog but just recently he is now mine, however I can't take him home until a few months from now.
My problem with him is he is SOOO mouthy and gets too excited around kids and other dogs. However! He's VERY sweet. He doesn't hurt anyone other then being so big and clumsy. People constantly tell me how sweet he is. He really LOVES everyone. Neo owners says the Neo can be aggressive towards people, kids, and other dogs but i have never seen this in him. Is that due to how he was raised?
What to do about the biting? Its not aggressive, its playing. And it's not hard but he bites at scarves and long sleeves, anything flowing... And that's not acceptable in my eyes even if playing.
Also, training. He knows the basics but some days he refuses to listen. Is he being stubborn or just distracted? There is much to smell and see while at a pet store (where he lives for now). Most of the time he only listens if I use a Deep, angry sounding voice... Which I don't want to have to do all the time in front of people.
Hes never aggressive and I know I'm alpha over him. Even though we both weigh the same... 120lbs. I just don't want to be harsh and angry sounding all the time in order to get him to listen and be obedient. I don't want him to hate me lol but is all this right? All this needed? Is all of this a teenage stage?
Just help! Hes not aggressive but just not listening, what to do? Hes in a public setting (until I get my place 3 months from now) so I can't afford him accidentally play biting someone and they bleed and take me to court or worse try to put him down.
All advice is wonderful, thanks!
Background on Sal: Raised in a puppy store since 10 weeks, hes now 10 months. He used to be my bosses dog but just recently he is now mine, however I can't take him home until a few months from now.
My problem with him is he is SOOO mouthy and gets too excited around kids and other dogs. However! He's VERY sweet. He doesn't hurt anyone other then being so big and clumsy. People constantly tell me how sweet he is. He really LOVES everyone. Neo owners says the Neo can be aggressive towards people, kids, and other dogs but i have never seen this in him. Is that due to how he was raised?
What to do about the biting? Its not aggressive, its playing. And it's not hard but he bites at scarves and long sleeves, anything flowing... And that's not acceptable in my eyes even if playing.
Also, training. He knows the basics but some days he refuses to listen. Is he being stubborn or just distracted? There is much to smell and see while at a pet store (where he lives for now). Most of the time he only listens if I use a Deep, angry sounding voice... Which I don't want to have to do all the time in front of people.
Hes never aggressive and I know I'm alpha over him. Even though we both weigh the same... 120lbs. I just don't want to be harsh and angry sounding all the time in order to get him to listen and be obedient. I don't want him to hate me lol but is all this right? All this needed? Is all of this a teenage stage?
Just help! Hes not aggressive but just not listening, what to do? Hes in a public setting (until I get my place 3 months from now) so I can't afford him accidentally play biting someone and they bleed and take me to court or worse try to put him down.
All advice is wonderful, thanks!