Big problems do come in small packages – how to tell if your pooch has small dog syndrome.
It’s so easy for a small dog to get her way. Just look at how cute and helpless she is. Who can resist her fuzzy charms? But behind those puppy dog eyes, you’re creating a monster… a furry beast who expects to get everything she wants. And it’s all your fault! It’s your job, as a pet parent and a dog owner, to remind her that she is a dog, not a pampered princess. You’re not doing her and anyone around her any good by manifesting this small dog syndrome.
At first, you laugh off these signals and signs, thinking that they are cute and precious. But as time goes on, they become annoying and create a dog that doesn’t know how to properly socialize with other dogs and people. This leads to anxiety and fear-based issues that aren’t easy to resolve. So do you have an issue on your hands? Here’s how to tell if you’ve got a case of small dog syndrome.
Even if your dog has small dog syndrome, it’s not too late to correct this behavior. With the proper training and just by learning to say no to your princess, you can take your rightful place at the head of the household, and your small dog can take her rightful position – on your lap (but only when you say it’s okay, of course).
