[header] How to take care of a pomeranian [title] Be firm and consistent. [step] Although poms are eager to learn new things and aim to please, they are also very independent. You will need to be gentle, yet firm and consistent when training your pom so he knows you are in charge. 
[substeps] Poorly-trained poms can end up developing what's called the' small dog syndrome'-the dog believes he is the leader of the pack. This syndrome can lead to serious behavioral problems.