Our little girl Daisey also rat terrier turns her head and ignores them both . Ultimately, youll just need to use your judgement and try to determine the best path forward for you, the dog, and your family. He, however, only does that if my mom and dad arent around, in which case he reluctantly lets me pick him up for a short while. Thank you so much! The dog does follow me everywhere and is often under my chair or with me when I lay down for a nap. Mostly always positive reinforcement which is quite difficult when a dog is viscously attacking. Different smells also may cause fear in your Pom when going to the vet. More often than not, the reason a dog reacts aggressively toward a family member is due to poor socialization or fear from a past experience. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'arcanapets_com-box-4','ezslot_1',115,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-arcanapets_com-box-4-0')}; The scent of men and women is different due to hormones. Best of luck! Please! As you have probably noticed, not all dogs adhere to this unspoken rule! I know she needs some training too. Is there anything you could help me with? She is a mix. Not very helpful. My 2 daughters and I adopted a Shephard husky mix when he was 8 weeks old. If you feel nervous around the dog, theres also nothing wrong with putting up gates around the house so that you can relax without the dog near you. The dog is great with everyone else it has met and is especially affectionate with me but he is the complete opposite with my mother. Hey there, John. One dog in particular is the problem. I dont know what to do, I dont want to get rid of my dog, but I cant have him attacking my disabled daughter. Id suggest enlisting the help of a certified dog behavior consultant to be sure. Best of luck! Its worrying when a dog snaps or bites without warning, but in this case, it sounds like the pooch gave very clear warnings, which werent heeded. It sounds like your daughter is (inadvertently) frightening the dog, but it is hard to know for sure from afar. Your dogs behavior may not have anything to do with the other dog at all. Are you feeding your senior dog the right food? hey, I hope that helps! And when she barks, she is almost whining too like she wants his attention but barks too. He has a walker and is a heavy person and he constantly just barks at him , or sometimes trys to attack his walker. Thats no good, Polly! We dont know why. Eventually, Pomeranians can develop a fear of going to the vets due to previous traumatic experiences. He will start associating the presence of other dogs with two things: first, with the dog controlling itself so it gets the treats, and second, with getting the treats!. She would play a but aggressively with him when he was teething as a younger puppy. My dogs bark at my son at night, especially one of them, as my son stays up a lot during the night while I sleep and hes been living with me for a year and half. Other pups carry themselves aggressively and attempt to dominate the dogs they meet by jumping up, standing above them or humping. Then, with your pooch on a leash, walk as close to your brother as you can without frightening your dog (this may be pretty far away at first). apart from this incident my dog has some instance of sudden lungng and biting people at times Its hard to say for sure, but considering he only behaves that way in bed, he may be feeling protective over the bed. Pomeranians like other dogs are afraid of the unknown. This sounds like standard reactive dog stuff to me. We have no idea why this started or how to stop it. Any advice would help. In most cases dog aggression is a result of inadequate socialisationor a traumatic incident that has occurred in their past. Jesse has grown to be very aggressive towards me. Check out our article on separation anxiety to learn how to deal with that, but regarding the fear of your brother, youll basically want to help dissolve that fear slowly, over time likely with the help of positive reinforcement. Their reaction to that though can be a lot different if they have been socialized on time. The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. Forget about treats and such for a moment, lets look at a more natural way of fixing the current issues. Any suggestions? This involves gradually exposing your dog to other dogs, and associating the exposure with positive feedback like a treat. When my dad came over, his hair stood up and he lunged at him biting his arm. Just try to do everything you can to demonstrate to her that you arent a threat, and try to (slowly and patiently) develop your bond. My family and I adopted a 4 year old redbone coonhound a little more than a year ago. Hi we got a new puppy a Morkie two weeks before I left to go out of country. So sorry to hear about the challenges with your pup. My wife says she wants a dog she can love on and cuddle with, but she cant with this one. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Unfortunately, this sounds like one of the times thatll simply require the help of a professional trainer or behaviorist. We have had our rat terrier (dak) since a puppy. Its really tough (impossible) to say from afar without more info. Remove her from the situation? One of the main reasons your Pom might be scared of your old aunt is that he wasnt exposed enough ( or at all) to elderly people in his young age during his socialization period. If a dog isnt well-socialized with all sorts of men tall, short, big, thin, with and without facial hair, with deep and high voices, of different races and ethnicities, disabled men, etc. meeting someone different could trigger growling. Please always consult a licensed veterinarian for pet medical advice. She does have a walker and a wheelchair, but she mainly crawls as her mode of mobility at home. We certainly dont want to see you have to rehome your pooch, so youll need to act quickly were concerned that he may end up biting someone, which will make it even more difficult to keep him. Seems like she does not want to see me inside the house after i wake up. In order to prevent young puppies from developing fear or aggression towards other dogs, Dr. Crowell-Davis recommends lots of socialization through puppy kindergarten classes and plenty of real-world interactions. If she is in the room when he enters, she barks and runs away from him. 7 min read This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Many owners claimed that their Poms are afraid of men (due to their size and deeper voice in comparison to women), especially if they wear hats, glasses or they have beards. However, a growling dog is a dog thats giving a warning; his behavior could escalate and a bite may soon follow. On the other hand, if theyre barking at other things (sounds outside, etc. But if it happens again, itd probably be worth addressing with a certified dog behavior consultant. Hey there, Sakshi. My child is at the point where she avoids the dog altogether, she wont even enter a room if she sees him. Theyre little dogs, Yorkie / Shih Tsu mixes. Hey, Erin. Its very puzzling and makes me think he doesnt like me for some reason. I work two jobs and am away from home a lot, so it harder for me to be the only one that feeds him. Just keep safety in mind and reach out to a certified dog behavior consultant if you feel like youre in over your head. Dogs growl to warn other animals and humans away from resources they value (things like food, toys, or even water), to stop someone from touching them in a way that is uncomfortable or painful, or simply to tell you to knock it off and let them be. If you can tell based on your dogs body language that he appears uncomfortable around other dogs, you should intervene and call him away. Experienced vets answer all your pet questions via chat or video. Check out our article about getting a scared dog to trust you it provides a number of tips for helping to forge a bond between two-footers and four-footers. Hey there, Lisa. On the first day he snapped and barked twice at her when she went to pet him even though she has been the one feeding him and also he has been sleeping in her bed. That man shouldnt be talking or trying to play with your Pom, not even making eye contact. Hey, Joel. Of course, we are not talking about the owner and his family/friends but unfamiliar people, strangers. Very loving dog with husband, self , grandson, friends . Growling is a perfectly normal behavioral response for a dog to display its simply a warning that something is making your pup uncomfortable and they would like it to stop. They leave and hes fine min the 3 weeks theyve lived here, he has bitten me 4 times and growled showing teeth until I leave the room multiple times. So only one bad experience is sufficient to leave an ineradicable mark. K9ofMine.com does not intend to provide veterinary advice. My family got him while I was on vacation, so I got home 2 weeks after he settled in, and Ive always joked about how he doesnt like me because I was a stranger that came to live with him. Id urge you to give the dog a chance to acclimate to you and dispense a lot of treats so she realizes you are a positive presence. That sounds super frustrating. If you think that your Pom is afraid of men, do think twice if this is really the case. He doesnt actually do it yet, but he does do a snapping motion as if throwing a bite but stops right before his teeth touch my hand. As long as you provide your dog with both mental and physical exercise and provide plenty of social interactions with you and other people or animals that he cares about, it can lead a very fulfilling and happy life. She does not like men and I have tried everything I could do. 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