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Heya,

I have a question about my 16 week old corgi puppy, Mio. Mio is a big biter, which is something I was prepared for (my arms are numb), but one thing I find a little difficult. I'm pretty sure my dog is herding me, and I don't know how to react to it.

When we walk back home, she starts sitting down, not wanting to continue, and after going step by step for a small bit, she starts standing on my feet so I can't continue. If I still continue, she will start biting me really hard on my lower leg. This thing has been happening for the last four-ish weeks and hasn't improved at all.

Other than this she's been absolutely perfect so I'm not too worried just wanna tackle this the best way possible.

Oh and yeah she is on a one hour up (sometimes even shorter) 2 hour down schedule without too many problems.

Whats the best thing I can do without accidently reinforcing this behavior?

Already a big thanks!

My 9 month old puppy (8 months old at time of adoption) only behaves when food/treats are around. Prior to my adopting her, she was in a foster home for 2 weeks. From 0-7.5ish months, we’re not really sure what her background is.

She is incredibly smart and already knows a handful of tricks. Also working on learning to settle and impulse control (she doesn’t eat her meals until I give command). We just started puppy class this week (you might’ve seen my frustration post).

I had an in home trainer do an initial consultation. She didn’t seem concerned with the food motivation yet as my pup is still learning my house and what she is and isn’t allowed to do. If I pull a treat out she does exactly what I want. She’s just not a self entertainer (unless I give her an edible chew)

Has anyone experienced this? Will this fade with age? Is it something I’ll have to phase out (mostly myself?

TLDR: Worried about missing the socialization window because my puppy won’t tolerate being carried.

Hi everyone, I’m feeling pretty hopeless and I’d really appreciate some advice.

We brought home our 9-week-old Chihuahua a week ago, and he’s honestly been amazing in most areas:

• Fully litter trained (zero accidents)

• Crate trained since day one (sleeps 3–4 hours at a time)

• Loves his playpen and plays independently

• Self-soothes for naps

• Not reactive to hallway dogs barking, sirens, wildlife, cars, etc.

• Totally fine being handled, brushed, and touched

The breeder did mention he’s a bit shy, but he’s actually sweet and friendly meeting new people, as long as his feet are on the floor.

The issue is being lifted/carried. The second we pick him up (especially if we’re standing fully upright or walking) he freezes, whines, and won’t even take high-value treats. We’ve tried going very gradual, lots of praise, pairing with treats, using a sling, and adding a cue word (“up up”) so it’s predictable. He’s slightly better at a low height, but once we’re fully standing or moving, he’s overwhelmed. If we say the cue without a visible treat, he runs away.

We live in an apartment building, so we need to carry him to get outside until he has all of his shots. Right now we can barely make it to the lobby before he’s stressed.

I know how important the 8–16 week socialization window is, and I’m worried about either missing it or flooding him and creating a long-term fear.

Has anyone dealt with something similar? How did you build comfort with being carried without pushing too hard?

Dogs do not have the emotional intelligence to be malicious. Any ‘bad’ behaviour is a cause by you, the owner – probably unintentionally. Puppies know nothing, you must teach them everything. They are not ‘bad’, they simply do not know.

If you tell your dog off, this one’s for you!

Hello! My baby is currently 9 weeks and having issues having naps.

He will sleep quite consistently in the night— around 9:30-10pm, a very slight wake up around 12ish, then a bathroom at 4/5am then asleep until 7:30am.

However, during the day he will play for over an hour, once he gets nippy we try and calm him down on the couch, let him doze off w/ us, then put him in the bedroom crate (lights off, cover on). after 15ish mins of whining he’ll fall asleep. But he’ll be back awake only after 40-50mins crying to be let out!

So with all his naps from morning to bedtime only consists of around maybe 3hrs + the 8hrs at nighttime.

Any advice? I always let him go pee right after he wakes up. But should I start ignoring the crying and see if he goes back to sleep?

Thanks in advance for advice!