I have an 18 month old Standard Poodle. One one hand I really like him. He is sweet and very smart. OTOH he is annoying and concerns me. He plays very rough with my 9 month old Catahoula. More worrisome yet is that if he is lying down (but awake with head up) and someone gets too close he growls. I the last 2 days he has growled at 3 people - one child, dh as well as me. He got a swat but it seems to have made no impression.
How should I respond to this?
I am seriously debating whether this dog can stay here.
Thanks as usual for any help with this.
Alexandra