[Emily94]

Hello, 2 days ago I got a pekenese(sorry can't spell it:P) (he is 4 months old) and he is an amazing dog, he is house broken (no body had to do a thing he just did it), and he has an amazing personality, and the willingness to learn, how can I make this personality stay in him for the years to come, and what would I that could cause him to lose it?

[Alty]

Emily, I have to say that I'm shocked.

You just had your lab put down because it attacked and killed another dog and now you've replaced it with a puppy?

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/l...er-342699.html

I truly believe that dogs are what we make them. Yes, there are breeds that are more prone to be vicious, but really, when push comes to shove, if they're handled right they can become and have been known to be great family members.

Having said that, you had a dog that attacked and killed another animal, now you've gotten another dog. Have you learned anything about where you went wrong with your lab? Are you going to make the same mistakes with this new puppy?

I'm just sitting here shaking my head right now. From the death of one dog to getting a new one, just like that. Amazing! :(

[Emily94]

We had plans to get this dog before the accident with Tosha. We had it paid for and everything. It's not like I replaced her. We had it planned to get him for at least two weeks!

[Alty]

We had plans to get this dog before the accident with Tosha. We had it paid for and everything. It's not like i replaced her. We had it planned to get him for at least two weeks!

You didn't mention that. You have to realize, I only have your posts to go by and it looked like you put down Tosha then went out hours later and got a new dog.

Either way, you obviously have some work ahead of you. You have to question why Tosha attacked another dog. Labs can do a lot of damage and they are accountable for a lot of attacks every year, but in my experience labs are one of the most docile easygoing breeds around. I've never had a lab attack, or seen a lab attack, so the question is, why did Tosha and how can you prevent this new dog from growing up aggressive.

The new pup is already 4 months old, so the really little puppy days are already behind her. Start training now, and be very consistent.

No rough housing, no allowing her to bite, even in play. Follow the pack leader rule and you'll be off to a good start.

I don't know a lot about the breed you've chosen, but you can do research on the breed, find out what they are genetically predestined to do and then make sure that a lot of time is spent fulfilling that need.

You have your work cut out for you and I am sorry if I sounded harsh, it just sounded so cold to me.

I'm also sorry that Tosha is gone.

[Silverfoxkit]

I would highly suggest socializing the dog now. Get her use to as many different dogs and people as you can. Do not isolate her to only certain dogs or people.

Apart from that extra tid bit I agree with Alty. No rough housing, or nipping. You need consistent, patient training. Make sure you are the leader.

I was personally attacked by a black lab when I was a child. My husband was also bitten by a different black lab when he was younger. My cousin was bitten by a golden retriever. Any dog, not just your neighborhood pitt bull can be responsible for an attack, even dogs that are generally suppose to be laid back. It is all about the breeding and training. Temperament is genetic but most backyard breeders are unaware or unconcerned with this fact. As a result dogs with poor temperaments are being bred to make poor puppies with poor temperaments that end up being bred and so on. That is why you must be careful of where you get your dogs from and train your dog well.

[Alty]

turtlegirl16 disagrees: you didn't give her advice, she asked for it so she Wouldn't make the mistake again.

None of my post was factually incorrect, and that is the criteria for giving out a reddie.

I suggest you read the rules.

[artlady]

None of my post was factually incorrect, and that is the criteria for giving out a reddie.

I suggest you read the rules.

Yes and I tried to give you a greenie ,knowing that you were accurate but I can't rep you... darn rules :)

[Emily94]

Well already he grew up with young children. And he gets along great with other dogs (larger or smaller than him) but so did Tosha.

[shazamataz]

Pekingese are not very active dogs and can have a lot of respiratory and heart problems. Was your dog purchased from a reputable breeder who does genetic testing? I only ask because it is a real problem in this breed.

They require insane amounts of grooming as they have a thick double coat.
The outer layer is wiry and long with a soft undercoat.
Their eyes need to be cleaned daily and the folds of skin in their fae as they are prone to infection.

I'm sure have done your research before buying this breed but I just wanted to highlight what a high maintenance breed they are.

They are very affectionate little dogs once they earn your trust and are very intelligent and should be no problem to train.

There is no way to determin what a dogs personality is going to end up like as he is only a puppy and their temperament and nature can change as they grow.

[shazamataz]

Just thought I'd add these too... an adult and a puppy