My 8-month puppy is aggressive with food and toys. How to train?

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My 8 month old puppy is very posseive of her food and toys, it's so bad she even sounds scary when she wants to attack after we get close how can I control this? I spank her with newspaper and she growls more and bites the newspaper. This girl doesn't even weigh 8lbs yet. Pet's info: Dog | Pekingese | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 25 days old | 6 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh dear, what a cute little devil. Spanking is not the answer, but I think you do need the help of a trainer to help Pixie lead a more sociable life. Basic obedience is always a good place to start. She needs to learn to sit & stay while you place food dishes down & pick up toys. It is not okay, even with that adorable face, to be so aggressive with toys & food. She can still inflict a serious bite. I would start at a Petco, or someplace that offers puppy classes & go from there. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My 8-month puppy is aggressive with food and toys. How to train?

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