Ok, so when you have a 9wk old puppy and it is pushing hard for second fiddle do you intervene and make sure that structure remains based on tenure or do you give some freedom for the lower pack members to figure it out?

This pup is the fiestiest little turd I've ever had! I have been intervening a few times only because the pup goes RED LINE~ He minds me and stops once hes on his back with my fingernails in his neck but not otherwise. It's happening alot because he wont tolerate any of the other dogs getting attention from me. It's crazy!

My female is his main playmate and usually they play and no issues but once Im in the picture it's a full on brawl and the puppy starts it everytime. Not to mention how he cheap shots her when the other two dogs are playing.

Dont get me wrong, I can handle the little chit but I'm just not sure what is right for the pack. My gut tells me to keep the peace as much as possible at almost any cost, especially while hes young and I can establish authority.

and can this dog smell!!!! His daddy is bomb detection and his mom is a pet but proficient in the game of hide and seek through sniff!

I'm so psyched about this pup but I dont know what to do to keep his spirit without him running the house. No thats not true, I think I know what to do with him I think I'm just venting, looking for validation and advice from those who have had Czech/Eastern lines. I so want to do some kind of work with him!

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