Re: [cockapoo] Aggressive puppy

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In a message dated 12/17/2005 11:32:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If anyone has any thoughts/suggestions on how to handle an agressive 10 week old female pup, I would really appreciate it What looks like aggressiveness in a 10 week old pup is actually quite normal, she is  playing with you as she would be with her litter mates.  Growling and snarling at that age is nothing more than play, how you to react to it is what sets the stage as she grows older.    At this point between the age of 7 weeks to 14 weeks a pup goes thru social interaction, this is when the most rapid learning happens, their attention span is real short, however when they do catch on its permanent.  With lots of patience (not much different than child rearing) she will outgrow this stage.    ~~ Susan ~~ & The Poo Gang Mikey, Buffy, Amy & Lacey ~~~~ "A dog is not "almost human," and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such." - John Holmes SPONSORED LINKS Breed dog watch Dog breed charm Dog breed flag Breed charm dog italian Dog breed gift Dog breed jewelry YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "cockapoo" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.