Why does my 10-week Bichon puppy bite and squirm when picked up?

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Hi my 10 week bichon when you pick her up a few seconds later she freaks biting and squiggling when you put her down she acts dominant and wary. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | spayed | 2 months and 8 days old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Lucy is still very young and while I can't completely judge definitively the behavior you are describing without seeing it first hand, it doesn't sound like abnormal puppy behavior. Lucy is currently in a very important part of her emotional / social development so you may see lots of behaviors over the next 2-3 months that seem new or out of the ordinary, as she continues to find her role in this new world. If the biting to you really seems like an aggressive sort of action, I would recommend speaking with a trainer or behaviorist in person so they can make their own determination as how to move forward. In the mean time, any biting (or teething) that you see should be redirected to a toy. Do not touch Lucy or says something to Lucy when she bites, as this could be misinterpreted to her as attention. Sometimes, they don't care whether it's negative or positive attention, and will continue to perform any behavior that results in attention, period. Hope this helps you out. Good luck with Lucy!

Why does my 10-week Bichon puppy bite and squirm when picked up?

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