Characteristics: energetic, intelligent, requires leadership from owner (without leadership the breed can become aggressive, excessive barkers and
develop small dog syndrome)
Also similar to many small breeds, it may
develop a Small Dog Syndrome, a condition where a dog likes to act as a pack leader to his family.
Otherwise, these terriers will
develop the Small Dog Syndrome which is expressed through various behavior problems.
Because of their propensity to
develop Small Dog Syndrome, handlers have to be firm but calm, at the same time confident and consistent in disciplining the pet.
It's also aggressive and may
develop the Small Dog Syndrome if you don't socialise it well.
Hence, it will need training so that it won't
develop the Small Dog Syndrome.
Otherwise, Tibbies will
develop Small Dog Syndrome which would be manifested by the pets» tendency to become stubborn and dog aggressive.
Do not allow the Westie to
develop Small Dog Syndrome.
Because this breed is prone to
developing Small Dog Syndrome, it is essential that you start training early and that you maintain a firm and consistent hand.
As with all small dogs there is a risk of
developing small dog syndrome where the animal feels that he is the pack leader to humans.
Not exact matches
This is especially true for Toy and Miniature Poodles since
small dogs have a greater tendency to develop problem behaviors such as Small Dog Synd
small dogs have a greater tendency to
develop problem behaviors such as
Small Dog Synd
Small Dog Syndrome.
Use a firm and consistent hand in training your pooch so he doesn't
develop problem behaviors or
Small Dog Syndrome.
An untrained or ill - trained Klein
dog tends to develop the «Small Dog» syndrome where a dog thinks it's the bo
dog tends to
develop the «
Small Dog» syndrome where a dog thinks it's the bo
Dog»
syndrome where a
dog thinks it's the bo
dog thinks it's the boss.
This can cause them to
develop a number of behavioral problems, so ensure that steps are taken to prevent
small dog syndrome from setting in by asserting yourself firmly as the pack leader.
So there's a chance they could
develop behavioral issues, similar to the
Small Dog Syndrome, which is very often found in Pomeranian
dogs that are not properly trained.
Early socialization and training is essential for this breed to prevent problem behaviors like
small dog syndrome from
developing.