This soon becomes a bad habit and the owner has given up and decided that it is just a ''trait.''. This stranger is not intimidated by the growl and continues getting close, and the dog becomes more aggressive to send him away. I actually have a bit of a weird question I have a seven month old border collie cross and she is great with all of the dogs great with kids but the one thing that I’m not sure to what to do he’s when we go out on the street walk if someone talks to me that’s fine but won’t stay talk to her and give her eye contact she gets very uncomfortable and starts protective barking how do I stop her from doing this as she wants to greet themBut once they look at her to give her the attention she gets scared. And now my tonka truck was going to work every day with me since the day I found him at work. When the other person or dog walks away, for whatever reason, the dog’s behavior is validated and reinforced and he now feels that this is the way to behave towards frightening things. However, they are missing something crucial: Their dog is insecure, unpredictable, and will react negatively when people don't expect it. Initially, you may have more success if you can enlist the help of some volunteers who will repeatedly exit their homes so that you can practice this exercise at a distance in a controlled setting (so your dog is under threshold) rather than being caught off guard not knowing when your dog may spot somebody. In other words, do as much as you can to prevent your husky mix from rehearsing the problem behavior. My dad was over a couple of days ago and he hugged me and she tried to bite him, scarey. Depending on the severity of your dogs reactivity it may require that you set aside specific times for training in a potentially less stimulating environment. "Serving the Entire Capital Region of Upstate New York. Sometimes it works. Dogs who have developed a strong bond with their owners will likely live their lives in comfort and happiness. They feel that because their dog protects them, it proves that the dog loves them. It may help to keep him confined in a quiet area and not let him be around people he is not comfortable around for the time being. However, they are missing something crucial: Their dog is insecure, unpredictable, and will react negatively when people don't expect it. My husband and I have two rescue dogs that we got from the shelter about two years ago. You have to make your dog allow contact or he will get more aggressive in protecting you and will intervene the only way he knows how. Any advice on how to deal with this is greatly appreciated. My husband will hand feed him treats and few minutes later as my husband turns his back to leave the room the dog tries to bite the back of his leg, no growl warning just a bite. I do know i had her at young age .i know the time that i got her she was not supposed to be away from her mom yet . About three weeks ago, my husband walked her at dusk, she hid herself under a bench in the park randomly and when my husband went to get her, tripped and stamped loudly. Julie lives in greater New York with her husband and dog. None of us want him euthinised but were afraid it may be to that point . Since my wife has been in her 2nd trimester our dog and my fathers dog (who we have always looked after alot) have started really fighting. Hopefully, she'll soon get used to her new place, but please prevent her from barking/snapping as this can become a new habit. If well loved and treated right they will be protective. I walk, feed train and socialize him regularly. Why is my 7 year old lab so aggressive when anyone comes to the door , or even in our yard? This is natural for dogs. Ive had my rescue pup for about 7 months now and he is super sweet and gets along with everyone. In other words, we make sure that your dog isn't put into the position of feeling the need to growl (under threshold) while at the same time creating positive associations contingent upon other people approaching. She also pulls extremely bad when she knows we are going home, this has always been a problem and isn't getting any better. My dog was sweet when got him. Will my dog protect me? Question: We rescued a Collie Cross about 2 months ago. Of course, there are other variables to be considered, and it could very well be caused by something else entirely, but not likely. They do not possess our values, morals, and beliefs. In my experience, it's best to err on the side of caution and allow him to make positive association with everyone. Please can anyone help me or suggest anything. My friends yorkie is only agressive toward me when his owner is present, I love I'm the home and I'm getting concerned her been actually biting me now, he's a totally loveable dog when she's not home. I am in need to help. We’re also on social media, if you have a quick question or if you just want to say hi. Why is this? People he tends to jump in between, dogs on the other hand he loses it. He runs to me and places himself close with a side stand. Dogs are pack animals, used to cuddling up in dens with their families. Though some dogs can be affectionate and loving with a variety of people, others will form an attachment to only one or two individuals. I hope your dog doesn't feed too much off your anxiety/insecurities toward strangers. They go back an forth between the houses all the time, run and play in the yards and hang out with our 14 year old daughters together. Her previous owners did not socialize her much. The dog is not familiar with the approaching person or dog and that creates insecurity within him. Great article and blog, totally agree with the above. She also barks at my boyfriend when he comes home from work. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on December 27, 2016: Lorene, please have a veterinary behaviorist help you out. Neither. She blocks their ability to leave. I work from home and he sits by me all day long and follows me if I go into another room. Do I have a bomb and serious liability on my hands? Instead if they 'hate" people it's often a matter of people causing them to feel fearful or intimidated by them. In other words, you know exactly what is triggering the behavior (people coming outside their house). Any advice would be amazing. When outside, if a car goes by or he sees a neighbor, off he goes, hair on end and charging like he will rip your head off. Im confused. I need help I have a yorkey Schnauzer mix tha a friend rescued from a breeder. Its more quiet, and country-ish. Day after day he should start likely those people more and more. I have a 8 month old goldendoodle ive had him 4 months he is fixed. I have a lab about three, he’s a big baby. 86%. Allowing them to be over-protective may turn them into a big liability. It doesnt matter if he knows the guest or not. I keep a close hold of his leash, so I'm the one that gets bitten!! If i tap tummy to jump up she wont and will sit. But always with me, im retired. He will even growl at me when i try to love on him. Still is, to us and our 15 lb. She may need a desensitization and counterconditioning program to change her emotions. For example, then I go downstairs on my way to the kitchen and her owner is sitting at the table. His previous owners used to beat him and so when we first got him and attempted to get him trained, everything failed. When inside (if my husband isn’t in the room) she lays beside me and sleeps, then when I say it’s time for bed, she gets up and goes to her crate and sleeps the entire night like an angel. I hate repeating and unlike the majority, I have to Rehome our 2 yr old. My first born was protective of me. Answer: For safety and correct implementation of behavior modification, you will need to have a dog professional help you out. She spooked and ran away, she managed to find her way home (thankfully) but since then she has been terrified of him. I fixed him a month ago, and he is still at my friends place. So a week later, another stranger approaches the owner and the dog starts growling again. She may feel safe near your husband and doesn't want her safe 'bubble' to be invaded by people and other dogs she doesn't trust. If she barks, he brings it back in. Now I have had her for three weeks and she barks uncontrollably at new people and tries to nip at their hands like she is protecting me. I tried to make her bed comfy today and closed her area off and she did everything to get to me. I work from home and am with him all day and take him for walks every day. I am a pet sitter and go to peoples homes to take care of their pets. In the last week he has staryed to gruff at people vmcoming up behind me or as other dogs are playing they head towards us he gruffs or issues a small light growl but if i approach dogs peoplw he is fine. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on November 23, 2017: Julie, you can have your dog the way you want, but just because your dog is on leash, doesn't mean people are safe. Asserting Dominance. The stranger goes away. The roommate to our knowledge has never harmed our dog and treats him as his own beloved pet . It also takes time and some effort, which a lot of people are understandably not inclined to offer. In particular, your dog may benefit from methods based on desensitization and counter-conditioning. We've had her for almost 3 years and this is the first that this has happened. I care for him 100% except when I’m working (part time). You’re doing a disservice to the dog, and making it harder on yourself, when you fail to acknowledge and come to grips with this reality. He has tried bringing her out and ends up pulling her as she won't walk along side him and she hides … My husband has been feeding her, taking the food out and calling her. Even perfectly housetrained dogs tend to have accidents when they move, just to give an idea. Cause i knew i couldnt leave just like that with a stranger ... Whats is this aggression i cant understand cause he played woth him the whole day. My dog will become aggressive and lunge when there are kids around and people .she will stay close to me she duse not get aggressive with my boyfriend . Unlike people though, they do not hold "grudges" or act out of vengeance. Once dragon gets all his meds, then all the good treats are gone and all the fun ends. What do I do? What does this mean? This often means keeping him in a separate area, especially when there are situations that you know can trigger his behavior (children around,etc). Provide her with a quiet place to retreat and don't force the interactions. Tired Myth #1…”My dog is protecting me when he barks and lunges at other dogs and people”. Once the vet gives you the all clear, I would consider enlisting the help of a dog behavior professional using force-free behavior modification. Lots of guys up there. Some owners actually tell others, with pride, ''my dog is very protective of me.'' He growls when he is laying by her and I approach. Here are 5 possible reasons your dog keeps following you around — but keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive: 1. and gave him a sharp tap on the nose. After taking your advice and simply going to the door and acknowledging him, he stopped immediately! This past weekend we all went camping and she didn't bark at him at all. Is there any hope? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on May 07, 2017: Caroline, please have a force-free trainer help you out in person. He’ll visibly shake, as well when my husband approaches. He’ll also “hit” them with his hands. Answer: Your dog needs behavior modification with the help of a force-free dog behavior professional. You're probably anticipating it and he can sense that stuff. Very often this is followed by veterinarians poking and prodding. Please Help, I need to decide if I should euthinise my dog. Not to mention, as dogs get older they can be less tolerant and have a lower threshold for stress. We kept yelling at my dog but after a few dogs passed by he would not stop. Here are some simple ways to tell for sure whether your dog truly loves you - or if he's just happy to have someone around to pour his kibble. Now I have to find the second half, more important, part of the problem. He had been in dog fights before I got him however this aggression and the exacerbated levels of it has come after spending the months working from home this year. Keep him on a leash or muzzled if you feel he may bite. Good article expect it was about being aggressive towards people only. Else like most owners … My dog has suddenly started to act really weird. The process is similar to this: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Help-My-Dog-Barks-When... but rather than entering a room, you are getting closer to your wife. He should be still and let her sniff and crawl all over him. I am so scared she will bite someone. He or she may provide the ideal setups to work on the issue. I am currently watching two dachshund dogs (one female and one male) along with my female puppy. Lately when i come home , my dog smells me and then is mad at me. She plays with my grandson. Hey .. My 19 week old German has started to pull towards and bark at strangers on walks and she also now hates dogs. All of a sudden he began to act aggressively towards strangers, biting, barking, growling etc. Some dogs are more sensitive to changes, and when they feel stressed, they are more likely to bite. She (Issey) was to be trained as a mobility dog. We prefer to live in a fantasy world where our dog should be all Disney-like most of the time but suddenly become Cujo when a threat is looming. He is adorable and still looks like a puppy, so everyone that comes across him attempts to interact, but when this happens he growls. For safety and correct implementation, it is therefore important to conduct behavior modification with the help of a dog behavior professional who can provide in-person coaching and guidance. Our dog has also started misbehaving, running out of the house (used to just potter around the door) and look super sulky as well. When outside if anyone, approaches he lunges at them,growling, snarling, agressive like if he was a german shepphard about to attack an intruder. The average owner doesn’t need a guard dog. I don’t know why or where it started but he’s been around people since I got him at 8 weeks old. My one neighbor he is so aggressive too, that my neighbor screams at him, thank God, he is a small dog, and my neighbor has a big boot if he decides to bite. Q: My husband has a temper, though he’s never actually hit me—he only yells. I am more inclined to think that he is nervous about being out of his comfort zone and in a place with different people, sights, sounds, and smells. And there was a little girl that did not treet her right when she was a baby . I have a 7yo fixed female black lab. I believe this is due to lack of socialization as a puppy and have paid a lot of trainers to help him but nothing has helped. I have children ages 5, 7 and 10 at home and I am concerned that he is going to end up biting one since he has also gotten in their way when they try to get near me and even taken nibs at them. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 09, 2017: Mackenzie, if your dog seems like he has intent to bite, it would be best to have a force-free behavior consultant walk you through behavior modification. The more he rehearses the problem behaviors, the more they put roots and more difficult they become to eradicate. I've got a question about my dog. I have recently adopted a chihuahua and he was fine to start but now has become very protective of me and growls nasty at my partner and has gone for him a couple of time what should I do ?? If you have any questions, I can provide some tips, please consider though that solving dog behavior problems is not as easy as to fix a faucet, so writing a "how to" guide on this topic would be inappropriate considering all the variable involved. I volunteer at a shelter by walking dogs. I educate humans in order to help those that cannot…, Up to this point, there hasn’t been an area of my life that I haven’t…. I had a procedure and had to temporarily sen him to my friend who has 3 other dogs. These dogs will trust their owner, looking up to him/her for guidance and direction. My dog is now 12 months old and is a little terror! He loved meeting new people and dogs and ran up to meet the world. My son and daughter live with me, when he is on my lap, nobody can get near me at all or he will bite them. But when I come home turns on her when she gets close and up at night as he sleeps under the bed with 1 eye open and attacks her. Actually, when she did intervene and pulled the dog away, the skin on my mom's finger was torn more as the dog didn't let go. Your article was good but I can’t seem to make it apply to my little dog! A dog will lean on humans for a few different reasons - sometimes it's because he is anxious, or he wants you to do something or go somewhere, but leaning is also a sign of affection. Sometimes owners train their dogs to become protective without realizing it. I have been pet sitting for almost 2 years now and he just started doing this. I have a 2 y/o German Shepherd that I rescued 4 months ago. We had a case once of a dog owner who had a dog that was protective and wouldn't let the EMTs in the home to provide emergency assistance. You can read more about this here: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/How-to-Walk-a-Dog-Who-... https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Dog-BehaviorUnderstand... You will need a professional to determine what is causing exactly the pulling and barking and determine the most appropriate course of action. If you read through the comments you may find some general guidelines, but you definitely need the aid of a professional to guide you through in person. My boyfriend and I recently moved and my dog's handling it beautifully so far. I have socialized her at a young age with kids and people. The second cat was in the yard at ni … read more Choosing these dog-friendly activities is also a compromise. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on July 25, 2020: I understand your concerns about your German shepherd who is acting protective of you. Help! She only does this with other dogs. When the dog stops barking, have your husband give the dog the reward. His nickname has become Cujo. 1. Nothing new has happen in our home, or lives. (Originally, I was told I couldn’t keep my dog at the new residence due to his behavioral issues and history, but this would have been a death sentence due.) I have an akita who is very protective , I feel safe with her & would not want to change her.she loves family and friends but if anyone else comes near uninvited or who she senses is strange she will go to attack, she is always on the lead so can't bite. Lately if anyone he doesn't recognize walks near us he lunges, and has bitten three times! My husband did not want to address why he was the way he was. You don’t need a dog to protect you. Why does my dog like to sleep with me? My 12 yr old dog has just recentley become "protective" to me. This may be due to lack of socialization, a fearful predisposition or negative experiences (which may stem from things as innocent as the dog getting startled by people moving fast, coughing, sneezing or laughing loud). My 4 year old golden retriever is the biggest sweetheart you'd ever meet. Some dogs jump all over everyone they meet, and some reserve their slobbery kisses for only a few very select humans. My one year old Cavoodle is becoming very protective of me. Our dog, who was supposed to belong to our adult son, has bonded to our children & become aggressive when my son approaches them. He is my daughter's dog, and I am watching him for a week. Why would my 10 yr old dog try to bite me while socializing with a friend in my house. A behavior consultant to help you out may be best for safety and correct implementation of behavior modification. But I love him to death.But Im worried about this behavior. There is usually a combination of things going on here. In the last 6 months he's begun to show aggressive behavior to strangers, people walking by, new friends, my family and even other dogs. Below the Read More titles, there are more questions but unanswered. Question: I went away to college and when I came back, my dog suddenly started growling at dogs who come near me, even if I'm not the one holding the leash. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on January 31, 2020: Usually, in dogs this young, the barking can be due to fear/lack of confidence and therefore under-socialization or barrier frustration. Protection dogs trained by pros are often excellent with kids. Ive noticed that at time when my boyfriend tries to hug me or get close to me my dog immediately tries to put himself between the two of us. And most people are surprised by the answer to this. Thanks!!! Protect your dog from strange men by preventing them from approaching if it will frighten your dog. These dogs will stick near their pregnant owner and even block people from coming too close. 10 BS facts about Dog Aggression (many people think are true), How your Dogs Behavior Problems mirror your own Emotional Hangups, Tired Myth #2 – “All dogs love to be hugged and kissed”. She doesn't discipline him and had alot of negative energy, is he sending this or knows mom will allow him to misbehave? They only notice the gravity of the problem, but fail to notice how they contribute. Lunging etc. Me my auntie, uncle own her together. What can we do? This has happened three times with my husband and 1 time with a man at work. Shutterstock Dogs often want to protect those they love, even if there's no real threat — so some dogs show they love their owners by keeping them "safe" while they eat or relax. Answer: I doubt it has to do with your period. What can we do to fix this behavior? I’ve advised friends and family members to ignore him completely when they come over and that seems to work. We ask one of our friends who has been adopting troubled dogs for many years, who said it's a protection thing as he wouldn't even bark at the builders unless someone was already in the house. He's over threshold all the time and lives very likely on edge. One thing I noticed is he does seem to like people once he is introduced to them and has gotten to see them more than once. I have a 10 month old jack Russel who is really really good and normally likes people alot. I told my dog 'NO!' Depending on your dog's age, he may be going through a fear period, or maybe he's reached social maturity which is a time of changes. Required fields are marked *. It's better to invest in a security system and alarm system than leave the responsibility to our dogs. However, all of these reasons can be reduced to the concept of dog attachment. I've had him for a little over a month. I love my dog but I am concerned he will hurt one of my kids so I am looking for options of what I can do to deter this behavior. Again, it doesnt matter how many times you have come over or met you, or you sat in my living room... not one person is "not " greeted in this mannor. Recovery and management depends on the severity of the aggression. My 11 month old German Shepherd doesn’t like anyone hugging me. My boy is very possesive on me and does not allow any other dog near me. For instance, I make sure that every time the husband moves towards the wife, the dog is fed some tasty treats. He can be outside coming in, or inside going out and she will start barking at him again like she is on alert with him. Just like his dad. Now I feel bad because I think that was a legitimate case of him protecting me. I was in a not so nice relationship. She also used to love to go with me in the car. We have a rescue chichuchua my daughter picked out Initially you could not approach him if shebwas holding him.He has now turned all his attention to me.I cant leave a room without him.Nor can anyone sit by me or even come close to me.He has a cage with a bed and toys.At night if I dont sleep on the couch .Which is near his cage he cries most of the night.And If I do sleep in my bed upstairs he will cry at the door.My husband will lock it at night which in turn he will cry if Im not downstairs. I would really like to understand something of what is happening here. This snarl and growl is a distance-increasing warning telling your husband not to come close as she feels threatened by him. Dog Behavior Training in Houston. Main problem he tries to bite. He will also sit silent as others sit on my couch/bed and stare until he jumps in between or forces them off. When she pulls I stand still untill she stops and is relax but then soon as we start alking again pulls.. 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