Hi everyone!
I have a concern as to my pup's behavior. He just turned 5 months old and is also a large breed. Every time he is told no for either biting something (hands, feet, rugs etc) or for doing something he is not suppose to be doing, he snaps back at me and starts to growl and bark. He is wagging his tail slightly as well. Then when I get up or walk towards him to reprimand him, he shoots like a bolt and runs off, but eventually will come back and repeat the above. I am almost sure he knows who is alpha. I am the one in the household to feed him, take him out, play with him, train with treats, and take him to the dog park. He is socialized and does great with other dogs. Could this be a phase as they call the "Teenager Phase" that puppies go through or a dominance phase? If so, any suggestions on how to correct this issue?
Thank you.
I have a concern as to my pup's behavior. He just turned 5 months old and is also a large breed. Every time he is told no for either biting something (hands, feet, rugs etc) or for doing something he is not suppose to be doing, he snaps back at me and starts to growl and bark. He is wagging his tail slightly as well. Then when I get up or walk towards him to reprimand him, he shoots like a bolt and runs off, but eventually will come back and repeat the above. I am almost sure he knows who is alpha. I am the one in the household to feed him, take him out, play with him, train with treats, and take him to the dog park. He is socialized and does great with other dogs. Could this be a phase as they call the "Teenager Phase" that puppies go through or a dominance phase? If so, any suggestions on how to correct this issue?
Thank you.