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Hi my name is Gabrielle McConnell and I have a question about my puppy. Whenever my 11 year old daughter goes to pick up my puppy shih tzu he growls. one time he tried to bite her nose. What should I do
Gabrielle -
I think you should seek help from a professional trainer. Animals often feel insecure when a child attempts to carry them. Now is the perfect time to train your puppy to respect your daughter and a trainer is the person to help you do it. It is also important for your daughter to learn how to handle a puppy; too much handling is not good. Have your daughter participate in the training sessions.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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