denise04 0 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 ive had my 8 week old shistzu 3 days and shes growling at me when i pick her up is this normal if not how can i correct it i play with her a lot she gets lots of attention Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMA 981 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I've never had a puppy that young so I'm not sure why she's growling. When Bosco growls at me, it's not a vicious growl but one when she's trying to get my attention. My suggestion is when she growls, do not reward her with any praise but give her a stern no, then put her down. Edited February 27, 2013 by GMA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 8,676 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 A puppy that age should NOT be growling at you, so you need to teach her FAST that you are the boss. When she growls, take her gently by the scruff and give her a quick scruff-shake, along with a firm "No!", and then pick her up. If you are consistent, she should get the message fast. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denise04 0 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 ok thanks i was wandering why she was doing this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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