Puppy Update

Ok. So. The puppy.

I have been reading this book that will help, I think, in training him, but is also freaking me out.

The authors of this book are very strong in their opinion that you should find the right dog for your situation.

Our situation is, of course, 4 noisy children, 2 indoor cats and one outdoor cat.

What dog would be good given our situation?

Well, aparently NOT Kylo. Kylo is dominant, engergetic, shows some aggression, and does not appear to enjoy training.

You should, according to the book, find a dog without dominant characteristics that enjoys being around people.

All the signs that a dog could display that would make him wrong for family life Kylo happily displays.

I keep telling myself that the authors don't know everything, Kylo is only 10 weeks old, he will be ok.

What I want is for Kylo to be happy, not aggressive, and train well. I want him to be a family dog. I hope this is possible, because even though he won't stop biting, he nips at the baby, he won't submit to me when I try to train him and I worry that he will be bad with the kids, I still am loving this dog. I know, who knew.

So please, someone tell me that he is just being a puppy. Calm me with stories of how your wonderful, well adjusted dogs were this bad as pups. Tell me to not worry, this is just a phase.

Please.

And don't worry, mom, this doesn't mean I am going to get rid of him. I am in it for the long haul. Even when he pees on my floor.