I have a 9 week old rottweiler puppy. He is the sweetest...

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Question by Andrea
Submitted on 10/9/2003
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I have a 9 week old rottweiler puppy. He is the sweetest thing! But alot of times when me or my family picks him up he will growl and try to bite. Is this play or is something wrong? please help. thanx

Answer by snowboarder
Submitted on 1/5/2004
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you should be happy to see it and it is probably play.

Answer by jonny anomaly
Submitted on 1/19/2004
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the dog doesnt mean any harm by it, it just doesnt like to be picked up and can't find a better way of showing you.

Answer by EverResourceful
Submitted on 1/29/2004
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I have two theories to offer you. 1. I have a Greyhound/Collie mix who will not stand to be picked up. This is because she was abused when she was little. She can be quite viscous, growling and biting. 2. I also have a Pit Bull puppy who is literally the sweetest thing in the world. As he was also abused, he cannot be looked at in the eye. He will growl menacingly which scares me because he is usually melting into me. In conclusion, something happened to your pup or that is just how he grew up to play. I would not encourage this behavior.

Answer by Dog whisperer
Submitted on 2/4/2004
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The answer is simple. He is showing early signs of dominance. You should not be picking him up. If anything you should try to ignore him especially when you return home. Once he is settled, call him over and stroke the back of his neck. You should be the alpha and not him. This will help him grow up happily.

Answer by Billy-Bob
Submitted on 4/27/2004
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If your dog bites you, period, you should kick him and hit him with the closest metal object until he lies unconscious and tell him, in a stern, loving voice 'No!' - Repeat until desired behaviour is attained. 'Help - My dog barked at me! Should I take his lavender chew toy away?' Grow up tard. </sarcasm> BB.

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