1. just bought an 8 month old boston pup who has been in a kennel his entire life so he is incredibly shy and timid and scared and nervous at just about everything

2. what does it mean if he sometimes gets a green puss coming out of his penis?

3. he refuses to walk on a leash

4. he growls at ALL other dogs and pups

5. he pees in his crate.


i need help with everything

Originally Posted by mplsboston

1. just bought an 8 month old boston pup who has been in a kennel his entire life so he is incredibly shy and timid and scared and nervous at just about everything

2. what does it mean if he sometimes gets a green puss coming out of his penis? Has he been neutered? Are you sure it's green? Is there lots of it? Maybe run him in to vet to have it checked.

3. he refuses to walk on a leash This takes time and patience. Leave the leash on him in the house and let him drag it around a bit or get lots of yummy tasty treats and "bribe" him to walk - only do it for a few steps/minutes so you don't overwhelm him. Continue with the tasty snacks and eventually you'll be walking further

4. he growls at ALL other dogs and pups Sounds like he needs more socialization - enroll him in puppy classes.

5. he pees in his crate. Definitely check out his green pus then - might be something going on - if he isn't neutered, consider neutering as well. Watch his water intake when you have him crated, more potty breaks or belly bands


i need help with everything

Everyone needs help at one point don't worry - things will work out. You have to have lots of patience and since he spent the important "formative" time of his life in a crate, you have a LOT of work to do with him.