Stressed

[.sarah]

Maybe your "no" isn't firm enough. YELL it if you have to, and in a deep, stern voice. Also give him a toy to chew on *instead* of the couch

Since he's growling you will need to do dominance excercises. Roll him over on his side and hold his legs down so he can't get up. Do NOT let him up until he is quiet and still. If you let him up while he is wiggly, he has won.

Is he in a puppy or manners class? That would be a really good idea.

[dab_20]

we normally give him toys instead, but when all the toys are on the floor, i am trying to do my homework, and mom is sick, we are to lazy to get up. lol

no he is not in a puppy class because it is outragously priced, and to far away to go every week.

[.sarah]

we normally give him toys instead, but when all the toys are on the floor, i am trying to do my homework, and mom is sick, we are to lazy to get up.

Unfortunately, if you want a well-trained dog, you can't have that attitude. Each time you continue to let him do things that he probably knows he shouldn't be doing, he wins. He'll be ruling the roost before long. As far as I know Cockers are normally a pretty dominant breed, so you really need to make an effort to correct him every time.

[dab_20]

yep missy was VERY dominant. or maybe she was just impatiant because i was an annoying little kid that kept messing with her ears lol