I say that seriously . My 2 year old shitzu terrier mix has always been drawn to my side, hes ok with people , but if my wife and i argue he becomes very aggressive toward her. Many dachshund owners have stories of how their little dog has protected them from danger. Additionally, since they are so loyal to their families, dachshunds will do everything they can to protect them from harm. Get everyone in the family to do this too, so your feisty little sausage realises hes bottom of the pecking order (even though secretly hes the most important member of the family!). It takes several times of someone coming over for him to have a positive association with them. She gets along great with his dog and she will bark if someone comes into the yard which i understand its a new place and she doesn't know these people. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 28, 2020: Hi Dana, there are many possible causes for the behavior you are seeing. For mild cases, I use desensitization and counterconditioning techniques. Answer: You help your dog change his negative mindset and view of the world. Basically, if you baby him too much, hell keep coming back for more. 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. Why does she nip at me if shes trying to protect me? What can we do? The views and opinions expressed on this website have not been evaluated by a regulatory body, they are for entertainment and education purposes only. The friend will begin to pet the dog and then the dog growls and barks loudly. Thats why they get super protective around their owners if they are not getting enough love and attention. Please be very careful. If you put the crate in a spot where your dachshund can still see you, itll help him settle without allowing him to get too needy. Training a weak-nerved dog to be protective is an accident waiting to happen. This has happened multiple times with different friends each time. 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. Please make safety your top priority, and for correct implementation and safety, you should have a behavior professional assist you in behavior modification. Surprisingly, many dachshund owners say their dogs make excellent guards. She seems to do fine with the other dog when I'm gone though. They can even be more successful than some of the larger breeds. Looking back, I remember he did the same thing to my sister's cat but again, it's while he's next to me. However, they are missing something crucial: Their dog is insecure, unpredictable, and will react negatively when people don't expect it. They are well known for their aggressive nature and the trait of being possessive. Then as soon as we got back to his house and stepped foot in the gate, she started barking and howling at him again. Where I go he goes room to room. If you work from home or are around the house a lot, hell get used to you being there and giving him attention, so hell stick with you more and more. They particularly get attached to the person who spends most of their time with them. Sometimes, dachshunds just have their favourites. I had a procedure and had to temporarily sen him to my friend who has 3 other dogs. Appreciate any help you can give. They can get exhausted and emotionally drained if they lack a companion, which sometimes leads to immature loss of life. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on January 22, 2018: Luis, you should let your room mate know that this behavior concerns you and that it's not good for the dog to rehearse this problem behavior. However in the last month, he seems to be incredibly protective of my husband (even though I'm the pregnant one). Now I feel bad because I think that was a legitimate case of him protecting me. Starting out with nothing more than a LOVE of dachshunds and a simple idea, Im proud to have created a site dedicated to this loyal, noisy, comical, stubborn, smart, playful, loving, short-legged, long-bodied breed theres just something about dachshunds isnt there! A behavior modification plan in such a case that may work is the "Look at that" game" outlined here:https://hubpages.com/animals/Changing-Dog-Behavior Basically, you will be out together, and every time your dog sees somebody coming out of their house, you will be feeding high-value treats. Here is an example of behavior modification for dogs who act protective of the car. Some people might say that they arent very intimidating, but I think that they can be great watchdogs. Question: When my teenage daughter has a friend over, my 4 year old lab mix will go and sit by the friend. Dachshund is genetically proven to have a cuddling trait in their genes for which they crave for cuddles from their owners. The more the behavior is rehearsed, the more it put roots and you need to be undisturbed when giving dragon his meds! I dont know what has changed his behavior. Look for one who is well-versed in behavior modification and who uses force-free, humane behavior modification. My 3 year old German Shepard has started growing at my wife when she leaves for work in the morning. His previous owners used to beat him and so when we first got him and attempted to get him trained, everything failed. My 3 year old lab has recently become very protective of my elderly mother he lays his head on her the arm of her chair or stands up seemingly to sit on her lap Why is he doing this? When back on the floor she's fine with Astro or anyone else. Where i used to live she loved the kids there and even on walks she'd let kids or other people go up to her. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on March 07, 2018: Jennifer, are the other people in the home family members or strangers? It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Hopefully, she'll soon get used to her new place, but please prevent her from barking/snapping as this can become a new habit. 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. It includes helpful tips for preventing dandruff in your dog's coat. I dont know why or where it started but hes been around people since I got him at 8 weeks old. He is VERY obedient and listens to me when I tell him to sit, lay down, or stay in the presence of a stranger in the house. I am so scared she will bite someone. Or are dachshunds just determined to get into trouble? I am not sure what to do, she is absolutely the best dog in the world except for this. Any advice please? Its very natural if your dachshund is being super protective around you. I adopted a 2 yr old pit bull he has been very close to ME from day one. Like humans, dachshund forms a profound connection and an untold bond with the person he spends his most time with. She has always been good with other dogs but wary of people, especially when they enter the home. Does your dachshund follow you around like a shadow? This article is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge. At the end of the day, you want him to be part of the family and get on with everyone, so its in his best interests to do things right from the start. In fact, everybody in the home needs to work with him so he doesnt think hes in charge of anyone. Question: I found an abused foxhound on April 6th, and she is a love bug except when she and I lay on my sofa bed together and my husband comes over she begins to snarl and growl. I have no idea what's changed. Dachshunds are known for being territorial and protective of their family and home. I dont know what to do. It doesnt matter if he knows the guest or not. Worse of all, these dogs attack unprovoked. She is home all day and cuddles with her and is so good. It seems easy enough to just not sit on the floor but there also has to be a way to train this behavior out of her. Hey .. My 19 week old German has started to pull towards and bark at strangers on walks and she also now hates dogs. 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. Get down to your dog's level if you want to play together, and don't allow your dachshund to jump from furniture or steps. 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. I took a four year old Chihuahua from a human center..The dog is very loving and gental with me..but will not let anyone get close to me..I have had her for four months..and she will bit if my family tries to get close..How can I help her? Thisll help teach him hes not in charge of you. Extremely protective of me. Or maybe you want to get a dachshund, Are you tired of your dachshund digging up your lawn, or making huge ditches next to your garden, Are you thinking of getting a dachshund but dont know if the breed is right for your family?. We might get compensation for referring traffic and business to these websites. Main problem he tries to bite. Dachshunds are known for being loyal and protective dogs. A dachshund is no exception in need of cuddles for affection, love and warmth. My dog now gets in between me and any of my family members who live with me and most recently has started trying to bite these same people if they attempt get near me/go into my room when I am there. The whole atmosphere changes before they fight and it doesn't appear to be over anything! The growling has been rewarded by the stranger leaving. 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. Some people think so, while others believe that their small size makes them ineffective at protecting their home and family. Alison Fleming is a creative entrepreneur and content creator from the UK. Who writes an article about a problem behavior, but then doesnt have a section on how to stop it? You need to nip that in the bud right away; otherwise anyone who comes near you could bear the wrath of your dachshund (he could even nip or snap). While this procedure may appear simplicistic, it is not. I just rescued a 1 year old healer mix. The thought of anything happening to him because Im lacking somewhere kills me. At the time I was diagnosed with a neurological illness, and he witnessed me sick for few months. While there are many other reasons why a dachshund can become very protective, these three reasons are the most significant ones, leading to its aggressive behavior. They are too small to guard dogs, but excellent watchdogs because theyre always attentive and will bark loudly when they feel a threat approaching. You should set up a baby gate area for him. 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, these dogs will attack without good reason (from a human perspective, that is). Please Help, I need to decide if I should euthinise my dog. Neither incidents were reported due to the humans admissions to non-compliance; however, Im very concerned and have had to recently move to a home where there is another dog. I have a collie mix who is 5 months she has recently been barking at children a lot. If youre lucky enough to own one of these furry friends, be sure to give them plenty of love and positive reinforcement. 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. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. All dogs need to be socialized from an early age and must learn to accept strangers on their property and near their owners. Answer: It sounds like a form of re-directed aggression. Thanks!!! Or maybe you already have a dachshund and are thinking of, Are you thinking of getting a dachshund? Is there anything I can do? Do you have any advice to calm and reassure them both? Nothing new has happen in our home, or lives. 2019-2022 ilovedachshunds.com. If you get attached to someone, its pretty typical of you to get protective. I don't want to get rid of him but I also don't think that at his age he can be trained. Perhaps, Are you thinking about getting two dachshunds? They love to be clingy and lots of attention from their owners. He will bark even attack people if they move when we're talking. She is the most loving dog I know she always lies next to me on our bed. But what if we told you that a small breed like the dachshund can make a great guard dog? We live in a big building in Manhattan and have a big group of friends with dogs, so he's grown up being very social. Jae Allen has been a writer since 1999, with articles published in "The Hub," "Innocent Words" and "Rhythm." What do you suggest? Hi, I have a miniature schnauzer who doesn't seem to turn aggressive but constantly barks whenever he sees people or other animals. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. These dogs may resort to growling and biting even when people with good intentions come close. Any advice would be amazing. and gave him a sharp tap on the nose. I have a 8 month old goldendoodle ive had him 4 months he is fixed. Please help with some guides on how to canke his behavior. So if youre looking for a dog that will protect your home, a dachshund may be the perfect choice for you. He loved meeting new people and dogs and ran up to meet the world. Even if its my fault. Three best reasons why Dachshunds can be protective: A dachshund craves the most attention from its owner. It's better to invest in a security system and alarm system than leave the responsibility to our dogs. Its best to get the whole family involved so he bonds with everyone. Like humans, dachshund can quickly get along with the people they spend their most time with. Katherine, you should keep your Rottie away (like in another room) when you give Dragon his meds. Ive advised friends and family members to ignore him completely when they come over and that seems to work. Dog attacking behavior may escalate from a lunge to a bite. At times, they can be really tough, but they are the most loyal pets to be around. Do I have a bomb and serious liability on my hands? Dog of breed dachshund on a chain as a sentry dog image by Dzmitry Lameika from. Our dog has also started misbehaving, running out of the house (used to just potter around the door) and look super sulky as well. My one year old Cavoodle is becoming very protective of me. My dog is fine with hugs and affection toward me fron husband and son until they get verbally aggressive. Dachshunds are often considered to be poor guard dogs because of their small size. How can I let my roommate about this without making her feel offended? My dog has for the past week or so not left my side. He was not socialized early on and neglected. Answer: The good news is that you have identified the antecedent. These dogs will trust their owner, looking up to him/her for guidance and direction. Willinspire Ltd T/A ilovedachshunds.com is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. He will also sit silent as others sit on my couch/bed and stare until he jumps in between or forces them off. He jumps up to growl at every little noise around when we try to sleep at night. We are glad you are visiting our blog. He recently was aggressive towards our small niece and nephew when they were playing with my husband. at people and dogs if my husband touches the dog. So, if you want your dachshund to respond to your commands, you should be the one who trains and feeds him, as hell know youre the one to please! I am afraid she will bite its come very close. One day, for no reason, that changed and he barks at everyone outside of the family. I had one person train the dog to be protective and the day he had a stroke EMT couldn't come in because of his dog guarding him fiercely. Or is your partner his favourite, or one of your kids? The information posted on this website is not a substitute for the professional advice of a veterinarian. She also pulls extremely bad when she knows we are going home, this has always been a problem and isn't getting any better. Install a baby gate and put some mesh so that they cannot hurt each other through the gate. Trigger stacking of stressful stimuli can cause a dog to be almost always in a hyper vigilant state. Some dachshunds are fine with new people but some are extremely territorial and can get over-protective when someone new comes into the home. What do I do? This often means keeping him in a separate area, especially when there are situations that you know can trigger his behavior (children around,etc). When not creating content or answeringquestions on dachshunds, she can be found at the local park with her husband Adrian and their miniature wire-haired dachshund Jimmy. Just make sure you set the boundaries from day one, as you may need to re-train him to your way of living. Adrienne Farricelli (author) on July 25, 2020: I understand your concerns about your German shepherd who is acting protective of you. Even perfectly housetrained dogs tend to have accidents when they move, just to give an idea. 2022 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. These symptoms are the very reason for their needy characters. These little dogs are known for being protective of their owners, and with good reason! So do little things like making sure you go out the door first (rather than him always pushing in front). Any suggestions? When I leave he lays by the door waiting for me - even if his "best dog friend" is over. Dachshunds are known for being very defensive of their territory. I volunteer at a shelter by walking dogs. Just like they get possessive of their toys or food, they see you as something that belongs to them. Good afternoon. Sometimes, they lash out at stranger dogs out of jealousy. Yes, the dachshund is better in pairs. I have socialized her at a young age with kids and people. Answer: For safety and correct implementation of behavior modification, you will need to have a dog professional help you out. She has started to be aggressive toward a new dog that moved in (a week ago) whenever I'm around. Now, a disclaimer is warranted here. Thats why cuddling is very important to pet a dachshund in your home. Dachshunds are popular pets, but did you know they can also be used as police dogs? Thats why when they see a foreign entrance in your home, they get protective and might be aggressive at times. I told my dog 'NO!' Dachshunds have a big personality, are fierce, and will always try to protect their territory and family. Shortly after that, we got a great dane puppy. If the work area she goes to everyday is a closed environment, this layout may make her more reactive and feel trapped due to not having much the option to move away. 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. I rescued a female Maltese mix who never bit and was always happy around other dogs but now that she lives with me she has become overprotective for some reason she won't let no one hug me or come near me near the home near the grass front yard anywhere near the house anywhere near me or my husband she bites like I said she never bit before. She got a dachshund in 2010 and instantly fell in love with the breed. Is there any hope? I have 3 dogs my first male is 2 years old he growls at my other male that try's to get near me.how can I stop that? But is this true? People he tends to jump in between, dogs on the other hand he loses it. They take their role as guardian and protector of the pack very seriously and are amazing watchdogs for the family. Question: I'm fostering a twelve-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is so sweet, but barks aggressively at people when he's in the car, or if someone walks too close as they pass. At times, dogs become protective when owners are sick or frail. These 'set-ups" are rehearsed several times until we notice a conditioned emotional response, where the dog looks eager to have the husband approach rather than dreading it. I hate repeating and unlike the majority, I have to Rehome our 2 yr old. My husband takes her to work every day and she has started to become over-protective. Months later, my brother was warned similarly. Whichever the scenario is, a dog should not be encouraged to become over-protective of its owner as this may translate into aggression and even biting. Dachshunds are small, but they have a strong instinct to protect their family and home from intruders. I fixed him a month ago, and he is still at my friends place. He is a wonderful dog and is great with my kids. Dogs are pretty simplistic beings that form negative and positive associations. 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. The friend had him for about a week before I got him he is 9 months old recently neuthered. 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. Once they get attached, they become very loyal to them. They also can get sick due to negligence. If your dachshund is the one who always decides when playtime is and youre constantly getting up, fetching toys or going outside, he could get too attached to you. They will the most trustworthy pet you can ever put your trust into. He is nine years old and has always been a sweetheart. BUT the second my butt hits a bench, or like picnic blanket she snarls lunges and attacks every dog or human that comes even remotely close.. whether its a huge bullymix, a tiny senior chihuahua or a dog she knows and likes. Keep her away until you can enlist the help of a dog behavior professional using force-free behavior modification methods.
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