[Alice Ana]

okay, so i've never been around a maltese puppy before... so i'm a little concerned with her behavior. it may be nothing, but i just want to make sure :thumbsup:

just to be clear, she's not protective over anything to the point of serious behavior.

about 3 times a day she goes crazy! i'm sure some of your malts do too :blush: but she bites anything and everything when she goes crazy. she bites me really hard and holds onto clothing. we've told her "no" before, but i don't think she understands what she's doing is wrong. usually we can find a way to distract her with a toy. i love her, but i'm curious of how to make this stop. is it just because she's a puppy and wants to play? will it pass?

thanks everyone, i hope it isn't something to really worry about... but i'm asking just to be sure it's not serious.

edit: she also growls sometimes.

 

[Alice Ana]

thank you, i guess it's nothing too big to worry about i'll check with the vet wednesday.

 

[Alice Ana]

I really liked Victoria Stillwell's book "It's Me Or the Dog." I think she was the one who said use a loud sound, not the word no, to stop behavior otherwise they think their name is no you're using it so many times. I think you'll like the book -- user friendly, an easy read, good training tips. A place to start. And running around like a lunatic is what a lot of our guys do at times...we call it Turbo Dog. Biting is another issue all together.

i watch its me or the dog all the time good show.

thanks everyone, i'll approach the situation differently and say "OW!" and ignore her. :blush: