Complete Information Regarding the Pomeranian Toy Dog
Is a Pom Right for You?
It is important to know and understand the behavior of a Pomeranian. If you are thinking about getting a Pom, you will want to make sure that having this dog breed is a good fit for you. Not only if the dog will blend well into your family, but that what you envision as being a dog owner is indeed what life will be like with this little fluff ball.
If you have a Pomeranian and you find that their behavior does not seem normal this may point to needing a bit of training to get things back on track. If you are bringing a Pom home, you will want to know what to expect as far as how trainable a Pom is.
Pomeranian Behavior
There is a stereotype against Pomeranians in the fact that some people believe that small breed toy dogs are "snappy" and bark a lot. This is not true. The behavior of a Pomeranian can be very calm and friendly, this is done with proper training. A Pom will not bark incessantly or nip at everyone unless there is a problem, such as the dog feeling threatened, being bothered while trying to eat his meal, etc. If you find that your dog is behaving in such a way when the house is peaceful and otherwise quiet, it is time to learn about training and what you can do to make the dog's environment a happy one.
Each Pom is different because each has his or her own particular personality. This type of dog certainly can not be categorized by one or two words that carries over across the entire breed. One very interesting trait however, is that once a Pomeranian becomes comfortable with its owner, he will begin to copy the behavior of its owner. For example, if a person is very loud and full of energy, so shall their Pomeranian become. If a person tends to be quiet and shy, they will find that their Pomeranian is shy and quiet. Companion analysis: A Pomeranian will always be a perfect match to their owner. Proper house training, controlling unnecesary barking and biting will ensure a great match.
Although a Pom is a very small dog, 3 to 7 pounds generally, he doesn't know it and do not try to tell him! This breed was originally a much larger sled dog and therefore the instinct to protect and guard its owner is still inbred in the Pomeranian. Even if your Pom is a quiet dog, do expect its behavior to turn up a notch if a stranger comes to the door. A Pomeranian will bark as if he is a pit bull if he senses a stranger or feels there may be impending danger to its owner. This dog shows no fear toward anything if he is in "protection mode". The final analysis: this behavior of a Pomeranian shows 100% loyalty to its owner.
A Pom will generally adapt quite well to just about any situation. The type of environment or home that is perfect for a Pomeranian is which ever home its owner is in. This dog will be happy as a clam in a sprawling farmhouse and just as content in a small apartment. However, a Pom must be an inside dog. Going for walks and playing around in warm temperatures will always be fun for him, but he must never be considered an outside dog! A Pom won't last long tied up in the cold weather or in a pen that is in the hot sun. Any owner must be 100% willing and able to keep this dog living in the house as a family member.
General guidelines to keep the behavior of a Pomeranian calm is to make sure that he does not feel in danger. Being so small, no one should ever throw him around in play, there are much better ways to have fun with him. No one should ever tower above him and yell; this is not the correct training method and will cause adverse behavior in a Pomeranian.
Just like any other canine, he should be left alone when eating. All dogs, no matter which breed, are descendants of wild dogs. They have a natural, build in instinct to feel vulnerable when eating, as if someone is going to come and take away their food before they are done. It is suggested to place their food in a quiet spot, in a quiet room. Once your dog is done with its meal, the behavior of a Pomeranian will go right back to its normal, friendly self.
Overall behavior analysis: A Pomeranian will be your best friend and loyal companion. He will accompany you on walks and errands to the store. He will be active when you are and quiet when you are: resting on your lap while watching a movie.
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