My 9 week old female began to exhibit very aggressive behavior today. When she is held in my arms she will growl, bare her teeth and bite into my hand in a very aggressive fashion if she doesn't want to be held. In other words sometimes she'll go along with being held and other times she pulls an exorcist!
Loudly saying NO does nothing to alter this tantrum. Since I have only had her for one week I don't want to do anything to drastic until we have had a chance to bond (maybe I'm reading too many books).
She pulled the same stunt at some point today when I tried to put her leash on her. What is up with this early age aggression? Should I be concerned that this is some sign of a generally bad temperment? What happened to the gentle giant I was hoping for?
Loudly saying NO does nothing to alter this tantrum. Since I have only had her for one week I don't want to do anything to drastic until we have had a chance to bond (maybe I'm reading too many books).
She pulled the same stunt at some point today when I tried to put her leash on her. What is up with this early age aggression? Should I be concerned that this is some sign of a generally bad temperment? What happened to the gentle giant I was hoping for?