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2006-06-28 03:47:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Dogs

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That depends a lot on why it is grlowing! Try to provide more info next time.

2006-06-28 09:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0 0

Growling Dogs

If a dog growls at someone, he is probably afraid. He needs to increase distance between himself and the scary person. He growls, the person backs up, distance is increased, he feels safer, and reinforcement for growling has instantly occurred. Growling ended the dog’s immediate problem, and this is exactly how dogs are hardwired to problem-solve. Dogs do what works right now.

Punishing your dog for growling is not an effective way to deal with the problem. If he gets punished every time he warns people to keep away, he will become even more anxious about these situations. Imagine if you were afraid of spiders and every time you saw one, someone hit you. Would that change your emotional attitude toward spiders? Punishing the dog may stop the growling momentarily, but it won’t improve his emotional attitude toward people he fears. Eventually he may feel he must snap or bite to keep them away.

It is better to work on modifying your dog’s emotional attitude rather than suppressing his immediate behavior. Don’t force him to meet people in the hopes that he will get over his fear. Instead, start working with him when people are far enough away that he doesn’t feel threatened. Whenever your dog begins to notice people at a distance, gently toss your dog a few tasty treats. By associating the “scary people” with the tasty tidbits he will begin to associate treats with people. Remember the spider? If you were given $20.00 every time you saw a spider, that would probably change your attitude about spiders! You want your dog to feel the same way. If seeing people means good treats, people will soon become much less scary! In time your dog may be excited to see people coming his way.
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2006-06-28 10:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0 0

If it isn't your's - stay away from it. If it is yours, the dog will have to take a few days to get used to you before it will come around you.

Thanks.

2006-06-28 10:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by CountryWillows 2 · 0 0

you have to discipline the dog when he growls (that is if he is yours) and reward him with a treat or pat on the head or "good boy" when he doesn't growl- good luck with that!

2006-06-28 10:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Mags 1 · 0 0

give him a peice of chewable bone he will shut up ! that is what i do to my dog , so try it out !

2006-06-28 10:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

give it sum food all dog luv food

2006-06-28 10:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

make a noise to show you disapprove. Stay calm and assertive.

2006-06-28 11:04:26 · answer #7 · answered by Adalina 4 · 0 0

Make him/her go to obidience school.

2006-06-28 10:51:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

obdience training

2006-06-28 10:52:42 · answer #9 · answered by B 4 · 0 0

Take it out back and shoot it!

2006-06-28 10:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by Joey_D 3 · 0 0

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