Pomeranian Problems

All dog owners have their own problems with their dogs. Owning a Pomeranian is no exception. Though you might say Pomeranian are the cutest dogs in the world, you can’t discount the fact that there will be some dog training and health issues you will be facing and that can be overwhelming. To assist you with these problems, here are some tips or solutions that can help you.

Aggression

There are several reasons why Pomeranians have a tendency to become aggressive. One of them is their health issue. If your dog changed his behavior from normal to suddenly aggressive, this is because your dog might be suffering from some type of health problem. When a dog is uncomfortable or is in pain, he might snip, growl, snarl or even bite. Dogs cannot tell you if they are sick or in pain. Observing your dog is the key for you to determine this issue. Best solution is to bring your dog to a veterinarian.

Fear can also be a factor why your dog becomes aggressive. In this situation, your dog might be afraid of other animals or strangers and your dog is on protective mode. This Pomeranian aggression is caused by lack of socialization. It is best to walk your dog regularly, so that he will be exposed to other people and animals as well. Do this with consistency.

Confusion about who the “alpha dog” or “pack leader” is in the house can also be a factor. By nature, dogs need to know who the alpha dog in the pack is. He has to know if he is “the leader” or he is the one that needs to follow and obey. This confusion can stress your dog and it will prompt him to test family members who will back down. Always assert your dominance firmly and calmly.

Note that Pomeranians are not aggressive by nature. If they become one, there must be a valid reason.

Barking

As we all know, Pomeranians do bark incessantly on things that moves and sometimes on stationary objects, too. If Pomeranian barking behavior goes unchecked, this can be very frustrating for a dog owner and your neighbors as well.

This excessive barking can be corrected significantly through proper and consistent training and understanding the meaning of each type of bark.

Obedience

Pomeranian dog can also have issues on obedience. If not trained properly at an early age, they can give you a lot of problems. Although they are very smart, they need to learn and be trained properly.

Always use a firm, calm and positive reinforcements when training Pomeranian dogs. Be ready with rewards or give them treats, if they executed a certain command correctly. Do not punish them if ever they make a mistake. This will just bring confusion to your dog’s training. At times, training them may take a bit longer than other breeds. A simple training routine can definitely help you on this issue. Consistency, love and persistence are definitely the key to train them appropriately.

Health Problems

Pomeranians live from 14-16 years old. Despite the fact that they live longer than larger breeds, Pomeranian owners should educate themselves about Pomeranian health problems.

Pomeranian health problems are as follows:

• Knees that can slip out of place also known as “Luxating Patellas”.
• Low Thyroid or “Hypothyrodism”
• Hair Loss
• Collapsing Trachea
• Teeth Problems
• Varying Heart problems

These dog’s health care issues sound very scary, but if you familiarize yourself with them, you will be able to address the health problems in time. By doing research on each of these problems, you’ll be able to understand their symptoms and seek medical help if necessary. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”.

Separation Anxiety

Pomeranian separation anxiety is a common problem. Pomeranian dogs are easily agitated and stressed, especially when they see signs or cues that you are about to leave. Aside from barking non-stop, they will also mess your house, chew a lot of things and even hurt themselves by gnawing their skin.

This kind of problem should not be taken lightly. You should train your dog at an early age on how to deal with separation anxiety. Teach him not to seek attention before or after you leave home.

All dogs have their own problems but can be avoided if proper dog training is done at an early age.

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