Training a weak-nerved dog to be protective is an accident waiting to happen. When she pulls I stand still untill she stops and is relax but then soon as we start alking again pulls.. Neither seem injured when we break it up but its very loud and aggressive. Why Your Dog Loves You Best. Answer: I doubt it has to do with your period. I have no idea what's changed. Me my auntie, uncle own her together. One day, for no reason, that changed and he barks at everyone outside of the family. Remember: every dog deserves a great owner - be that owner. He is a wonderful dog and is great with my kids. Though some dogs can be affectionate and loving with a variety of people, others will form an attachment to only one or two individuals. 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 . 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. We kept yelling at my dog but after a few dogs passed by he would not stop. My husband and I were robbed last year and it was absolutely devastating. He and my boyfriend's cat don't bother each other much but when my dog is next to me and the cat walks by, he'll growl and lunge at him in a treatening way. 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. 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. She also barks at my boyfriend when he comes home from work. How the treats are delivered may vary based on circumstances. I adopted a 6 month old terrier mix found on the streets by a vet tech. I was in a not so nice relationship. Why is this? Also if I'm in the house she'll bark at the door but if I'm not and the others are she won't. Is he just being alert of finding his place? I have been pet sitting for almost 2 years now and he just started doing this. If she was in the room she would go after him. I’ve advised friends and family members to ignore him completely when they come over and that seems to 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. The dog’s … Several family members are in and out and she was fine. In my experience, it's best to err on the side of caution and allow him to make positive association with everyone. Allow me to backtrack. Instead if they 'hate" people it's often a matter of people causing them to feel fearful or intimidated by them. People try to humanize them and that takes away from their most endearing qualities! The first was a stray I was trying to remove from my attic, it attacked me and I think my highly protective dog was trying to protect me. It’s good to find articles based on facts and not our own romantic notions about these amazing animals! He is now 5 years old. She also pulls extremely bad when she knows we are going home, this has always been a problem and isn't getting any better. Question: My 3 year old basset hound Hudson has recently become protective of my wife. People he tends to jump in between, dogs on the other hand he loses it. However in the last month, he seems to be incredibly protective of my husband (even though I'm the pregnant one). Thanks!!! by Julie Roberts . Choosing these dog-friendly activities is also a compromise. Unlike people though, they do not hold "grudges" or act out of vengeance. But he also doesn't like when we hug so we stopped hugging each other. 2-3weeks ago she began lunging @ dogs she previously met & played with. Any other time he plays with her. Put a treat in his shirt pocket, that sort of thing. 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. In particular, your dog may benefit from methods based on desensitization and counter-conditioning. What can I do? She is home all day and cuddles with her and is so good. He is my daughter's dog, and I am watching him for a week. Extremely protective of me. This is for safety and correct implementation of behavior modification. By maintaining eye contact with you, your dog is probably trying to make sure you're on the lookout for predators while he's relieving himself. If husband says something, then if safely possible, you should back up the husband and make the dog do it. Is this because she senses our disagreeing? She will get friendly with other dogs if we get a chance to do the meet and greets very slow, walking together, looking at each other from far away at first. He does this for three main reasons: to feel secure about his place in your life, to warn other dogs that you are spoken for and because he wants to protect you." He growls when he is laying by her and I approach. Adrienne is a certified dog trainer, behavior consultant, former veterinarian assistant, and author of Brain Training for Dogs. My Dog had puppies in she did not care for the to much at all after they were gone she became overprotected of me and my mom can I get angry at somebody she growls at them. It's better to invest in a security system and alarm system than leave the responsibility to our dogs. He will act this way to you, if you come over, walk in the bathroom and come out, he acts like he never saw you before... even a next door neighbor that he sees everyday. You want to teach your Rottie that great things happen when Dragon gets his meds!. There are many reasons that can explain why your dog sleeps : close to you, in the same room as you or on your pillow. Why all of the sudden a change in his behavior towards my husband? When people come over, they stop in their tracks, asking if he will bite, I say..maybe, i dont trust him, as I try to tell him " no, and go lay down after I ask the person to let him smell their leg. Any suggestions on how to get him to tell the difference between friend and foe? The growling has been rewarded by the stranger leaving. A dog there is very thin, and I have been giving him boiled chicken while we are out on our 30-min walk. Definitely jealous and wants attention also. Regardless, make safety your top priority. When the spouse … You will have to find though a behavior professional to help walk through this problem, there are chances the behavior will eventually start occurring as well when off your lap. Nothing I have done helps or prevents this behavior! These well-trained dogs will not aggress if a friend comes over and hugs you. It doesnt matter if he knows the guest or not. She's even attacked my mother, whom I adore. He totally ignores my calls to "come"... only to come after he thorally showed his aggression. Answer: We may never really know what may be going through those doggy minds when they act this way, but I suspect that there can be various triggers. I have a lab about three, he’s a big baby. She has got a little better, but is still very, very wary, and will take circuitous ways around the house to avoid him. Now if she gets up too fast he starts to get in an aggressive stance. The Vetranairian took the pup in her office, cared for her posted her pic on line and I fell in love. So, what we immediately begin doing is asking them questions to see "why" the dynamic of your relationship is the way it is. If he hears me yell out from a stumped toes, hot water from the sink etc. I was given a shitzu/pug fixed 3yr.old male. We keep them separated, but started walking them together to attempt socializing. She may need a desensitization and counterconditioning program to change her emotions. Hope this helps, feel free to post any other questions here or update on how things go in the comments section. 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. We get all sorts of romantic ideas of our dog as body guard harking back to Lassie and Rin Tin Tin, when the truth is closer to Scooby Doo. Lunging etc. I’m mean and scary so you don’t want to come closer unless you want a piece of me.” It all mounts up to a bunch of smack talk in an effort to intimidate. 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. The not -so- great news is that it might take some time to change this behavior, especially if it has been rehearsed for quite some time and the unpredictability of people coming outside may catch you unprepared. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on November 20, 2019: Will, not sure may be he's getting startled/spooked if he growls at people coming from behind? I wished it was easier finding out what may be happening, but there are many possibilities. Is there anything I can do? Im confused. I see that question in dog forums and groups all the time. I take to one of my sons homes, she plays with his dogs is fine, but she sits on his couch with me and she's aggressive when someone walks or comes upon to me including one of my sound dogs a boxer. I need help. Now, a disclaimer is warranted here. Any dog can bite if he is frightened, so always monitor him in the presence of men. Any advice please? He may be acting protective though if it also happens when other dogs and people approach you when you are together. I have a 7yo fixed female black lab. Hopefully, she'll soon get used to her new place, but please prevent her from barking/snapping as this can become a new habit. Dogs want to make sure they protect those they love. How can I help this dog change this behavior? This has happened multiple times with different friends each time. Great article and blog, totally agree with the above. This isn’t as charming to your friends and neighbors as you may think. Answer: You help your dog change his negative mindset and view of the world. I don't want to get rid of him but I also don't think that at his age he can be trained. This insecurity, aka fear, makes him bark and/or lunge in an attempt to keep the object of fear at a distance. Again, this is natural when it comes to the canine species. Any suggestions? He or she may provide the ideal setups to work on the issue. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on December 23, 2019: Paula, I think you have a highly stressed dog who is in dire need to learn to relax. Look How Much He Loves His Dad! you provide food, water and shelter) and wants to keep it that way. I have 2 parrots she is fine with, they are always out of their cages. I advised her to leave him alone when hearing his warnings, but she did not comply. If it be a family member then that is a problem and proper training is required. The roommate to our knowledge has never harmed our dog and treats him as his own beloved pet . I hate repeating and unlike the majority, I have to Rehome our 2 yr old. 1. People want to know if man’s best friend becomes man’s best protector in times of crisis. It might make you wonder: “Why does my dog sleep on me and not my husband?” As weird as it sounds, this is quite an ordinary, if confusing, situation. Shortly after that, we got a great dane puppy. How do I fix this behavior? She rarely ever barks in general. Is there any hope? Adrienne Farricelli (author) on January 16, 2017: Dog owner, I am sorry you feel this way, meaning that you are so on guard and think we live in such a dangerous world. 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. Worse of all, these dogs attack unprovoked. However recently, anytime I am around and my husband comes near me to give me a kiss or a hug he comes between us and growls at him. What to do.. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on April 06, 2018: The best way to allow them to relax is to separate them. 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. I just moved into a mates for a while who has kids and evertime they go up to her she barks, snaps and growls. So, it may be perfectly normal for a large dog to try to sit on a tiny lap as a way to bond with and protect his playmate. His nickname has become Cujo. at people and dogs if my husband touches the dog. Install a baby gate and put some mesh so that they cannot hurt each other through the gate. Sorry to break it to you but, no, that’s not how it works. If she was in the other room when we start arguing she would try and break the door down. Since she has shown already in the past that she was wary of people, was poorly socialized and now she is lunging at people and dogs, it may be that she is stressed and wants distance. Being a reference figure, they feel that they can trust you and feel safe. Why does my dog like to sleep with me? When my husband and I aren't standing or sitting next to each other he's fine. Not to mention, as dogs get older they can be less tolerant and have a lower threshold for stress. I have socialized her at a young age with kids and people. Why does my female dog bite my Male dog when they see an intruder, I have a 3 year old pitbull that will not allow other dogs, or people close to me without him watching their every move. That’s how many people say they would break up with someone who When decades of my own search for a mate failed, my dog got me a husband. When on a walk he is on alert all the time. Any suggestions or referrals to other articles or professionals in Manhattan would be most appreciated. My 4 year old golden retriever is the biggest sweetheart you'd ever meet. She seems to do fine with the other dog when I'm gone though. 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