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mean puppie

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Question
I just got my new puppy 2 weeks ago and she is mean. she bites and draws blood.i can't dry her without fighting with her. and i have to blow dry her because is cold o and she fights they towel too. she like to beat up my 8 year old chihuahua

Answer
It's not unusual for puppies to use those sharp little teeth, and not unusual for them to object to being restrained. Here's a good article on teaching your puppy bite inhibition (how to control the amount of force she uses.
http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berner1/bitestop.htm
I would also get the pup in a positive training class, and they can help you learn to teach her that being restrained is an okay thing, attached to lots of treats.
Sandy Case BFA MEd CPDT www.positivelycanine.com