Back in the day, I used to watch "The Dog Whisperer" and be ever so thankful that I had such a mellow, well-behaved dog. Then Tommy, the Shih Tzu puppy from the wrong side of the tracks, entered our lives. Don't get me wrong, I love him. He's super cute and playful, but I've just been noticing some things. I don't know if he will eventually grow out of these behaviors, but if he doesn't I will soon be putting in my request with Cesar Millan!
I mean, I've been trying the "SHH" poke, but......nothing. My puppy just kind of looks at me in amusement and then goes right back to what I was trying to get him to stop doing. My main issue is that he's a bit possessive and aggressive - two not so bueno traits he should have. Jerry is super relaxed and chill. It takes a lot for him to get upset, so Tommy just jumps on him at every opportunity. They are both fed the same food, given the same treats, and play with the same toys, but Tommy always steals Jerry's stuff. I mean, he literally took a treat from Jerry's mouth and swallowed it - and he's half Jerry's size! And lately his playfulness has turned towards a more mean direction. He's all over Jerry, but the second Jerry sticks up for himself, Tommy immediately gets angry and indignant.
SIGH - I can already tell he's more of the alpha dog. This little five-month old puppy. Cesar, I know you're mostly in California, but is there a Florida episode coming soon?? Pretty please?? Are you accepting applications for new dog students at the Dog Psychology Center? That would be a sight...this tiny monster among all of those pit bulls. He certainly acts like a pit bull in a super tiny body.
