Ok, so we got Bentley 4 weeks ago (and I promise to post pictures soon) but he is a total nightmare. He's good when he is tired...but thats it. He begs for food bad, jumps on our coffee tables, tries to counter surf (hes too small 12 weeks old but he can get his paws on there) if you say no he back barks (back talks), if he doesn't want you to touch him he will growl and bite. All of this is getting better we are working on it..
My question. Him and Duke play all the time and the only time I step in is if I here them yelp or if Bentley is trying to mount Duke (he is only 12 weeks old and he has been doing this since we got him at 8 weeks). I just think they are playing most of the time, Duke wrestles back so I thought all was good. Well tonight I noticed Duke has a lot of bite marks on his legs and they are bleeding. I feel like such a bad mom but I've been working extra hours and bringing work home so I haven't noticed. So now I'm worried...I know that is the easiest way for Bentley to play fight with Duke but he shouldn't be biting so hard Duke is bleeding right? I mean Bentley and Duke get a long very well, they cuddle together and they will give each other kisses and share treats and even share food (they eat the same food right now, but I stop it when I catch them). Bentley is just the devils puppy, I've never had a puppy so aggressive. He is getting better with us but I am worried about Duke. Should I stop all fighting all together if I see it or should I let Duke when Duke says enough. Duke will stop him when he is tired, and I am getting a baby gate so Duke can leave the room and go in the bed room when he wants to but I don't know wither I should stop it all together isn't this normal boxer play? I just don't want Duke to get hurt, Duke is very gentle with Bentley so I'm not worried about him. What do you think?
Sorry it is so long.
My question. Him and Duke play all the time and the only time I step in is if I here them yelp or if Bentley is trying to mount Duke (he is only 12 weeks old and he has been doing this since we got him at 8 weeks). I just think they are playing most of the time, Duke wrestles back so I thought all was good. Well tonight I noticed Duke has a lot of bite marks on his legs and they are bleeding. I feel like such a bad mom but I've been working extra hours and bringing work home so I haven't noticed. So now I'm worried...I know that is the easiest way for Bentley to play fight with Duke but he shouldn't be biting so hard Duke is bleeding right? I mean Bentley and Duke get a long very well, they cuddle together and they will give each other kisses and share treats and even share food (they eat the same food right now, but I stop it when I catch them). Bentley is just the devils puppy, I've never had a puppy so aggressive. He is getting better with us but I am worried about Duke. Should I stop all fighting all together if I see it or should I let Duke when Duke says enough. Duke will stop him when he is tired, and I am getting a baby gate so Duke can leave the room and go in the bed room when he wants to but I don't know wither I should stop it all together isn't this normal boxer play? I just don't want Duke to get hurt, Duke is very gentle with Bentley so I'm not worried about him. What do you think?
Sorry it is so long.