blue bit me

blue did not want to go "to bed" tonight after i walked him, so when i reached under my jacked up bed to pull him out, he showed his teeth and nipped at my hand. i lowered my voice, told him no, and tried again. he got more aggressive. i grabbed him by the back legs and he kept trying to get at my hand, so i pulled him out and held him. he refused to look at me, and i had to turn his head towards my face. he still wouldn't look at me and turned his eyes as far from me as possible.



i pet him a lot then said, "okay blue, go to bed." he ran into the living room to his little hiding spot in the end table. again, i reached for his collar and got nipped. i reached around behind him and pulled him out. applied behavior analysis is telling me i have to make him get into his crate while loving owner is telling me he's really upset and i should comfort him. finally i outwitted his herding instinct and he reluctantly went to bed. i gave him a treat and then told him "okay" meaning he can come out. i petted him some more, he finally licked my face, and then it was back in the crate.



how hard is it to convince the dominant dog of the litter that you're boss? i haven't quite figured that out yet, but when i do, he's going to be an even more amazing dog.



why do they grow up so fast?