My dog is continually barking at only one person in our house and 'claps' his teeth, what is wrong?

Question

He only barks at one person, and smacks his teeth together for no apparent reason, everything he needs or wants is taken care of. Its been happening for only two days, but does not stop.

He only barks at one person, and smacks his teeth together for no apparent reason, everything he needs or wants is taken care of. Its been happening for only two days, but does not stop. This person treats him well, and the dog seems to like him. Up until two nights ago the dog was fine with him. If the dog is kept away from the person the dog wines. We do not get it.

This person treats him well, and the dog seems to like him. Up until two nights ago the dog was fine with him. If the dog is kept away from the person the dog wines. We do not get it.

Answer 1

Here is an article from my website that may be able to give you some answers. If you would like more help with this situation feel free to contact me at: [e-mail]

How to Tell if Your Dog Has a Superiority Complex and What to do About it
Most bad behavior in dogs happens because of a very simple reason. Your dog has a superiority complex. You can take the dog out of the wild, but you can't take the wild out of the dog. Dog’s instincts are basically identical to the instincts of wild dogs and wolves. The only difference is that dogs view humans as part of their 'pack' and wolves and wild dogs do not. The 'leader of the pack' is responsible for the safety and well being of all the pack members. The leader of the pack has certain rights and privileges that come from being the pack leader, such as; the pack leader decides when to show affection or ask for affection, eats before all others in the pack, leads the 'hunt' or walk, and decides what is dangerous to the pack. eg. other dogs. Signs that your dog may feel that he/she is the leader are; pawing at you, staring at you, leaning against you or jumping up on you, nipping and mouthing, barking at you, protective of food or toys, barking at visitors out windows or at fences and when someone comes into your home and pulling on the lead when you are walking, hyperactivity and dominance with other dogs, people and objects, eg. 'humping' Amichein Bonding: These simple steps will get the message across to you dogs that they are not the leader you are, and therefore they do not have to worry about the responsibilities of being the leader. eg. barking at people when they get close to the houes or yard. when you first enter the house from being away, you must show your authority. the leader has a personal bubble of space that can only be penitrated when the leader says so. you must ignore your dogs when you come home until they have settled down. do not look at them, do not acknowledge them and do not pet them. once they have calmed down you may call one of them to you, tell him/her to sit and after they comply you may give them all the love you desire to give. If, however, they start to jump around again you must start all over. They must understand that you will give them affection but only on your terms, no one elses. The second step is gesture eating. The leader always controls the food. The leader always eats before the rest of the pack. Once the leader has gotten his/her fill the rest of the pack is then allowed to eat. I am not a big fan of eating a whole meal infront of my dogs so there is something else you can do that will get the message across just as well. You should never free feed your dogs. This gets the message across that because they have full access to food at all times that they are the leaders. Take a cookie or a cracker and place it on your counter. Place your dogs food bowls beside your cookie and prepare the dogs meal. Before placing your dogs food down for them to eat, make sure that they are watching, and eat your cookie or cracker infront of them. You dont' want to make a big scene, but you do want them to see what you are doing. You want them to think you are eating right out of their food bowls. And when you are finished it looks as if you have taken your fill and the rest of the pack can now eat. Third step. The leader always has a personal space in the house that no one else is allowed into unless allowed by the leader. For me it is my living room. My dogs are not allowed in my living room unless I say it is ok and not before. At first this may be hard to do. The best thing to do is go and get a few baby gates and place them in the opening of the room that is 'off limits' to your dogs. After a while your dogs will get the picture and you will be able to take the gates down. After that it is a constant reminder to your dogs that you are not welcome unless the leader says so. My male, who is a pure bred border collie stud, constantly tests me. He will put one foot into the living room and check to see if I am watching, If I don't see him right away he will put another foot in and check me again. By this time I have caught him and all I need to say is 'out', and he will retreat. However, there are some days that he will test me further and that is when I only need to stand up off the couch and he will back away with a look of, 'I'm sorry, your the leader.' You should never give your dogs full run of the house. Not even when you are home. Fourth step. The leader is always the one to lead the pack on the 'hunt'. The hunt being anytime you and your dogs leave the 'den' house. If your dogs pull on the lead or walk infront of you at anytime, the walk is over and you return to the 'den'. The dogs must understand that the 'hunt' only takes place under your rules. This may take quite a few times, but it is very important to follow all steps. Your dogs will be looking for any sign of weakness from you for them to try and take over again. Practicing 'heal' in a controled environment eg. in the home or in your enclosed yard, on a lead at all times, is a good way to train them for the hunt. All these steps take time and effort, but they will work. I have tested these theory's time and time and time again, not only with my dogs but with numorous clients of mine. This is a way of life with your dogs, not just a quick fix. Once you go back to your old ways your dogs will return to their old ways. By: Sarah Hill - Owner Top Knot Professional Grooming & Paws-itive K9 Consulting

Answer 2

one of 3 things.
1. Territoriality...dogs space is threatened.
Solution: Back away.
2. Smell of another dog or animal (including the human) antagonizing dog...see 1.
3. The human in question has bad intentions towards the dog, the family, etc. and is teasing the dog. Get the human to stop the poor behavior.

Answer 3

Dogs are more intuitive than we are. Take a hint from your dog and get rid of the person he or she is barking at. There is something wrong with that person and your dog senses it. If it is someone you cannot get rid of, then I suggest that only that person care for the dog for awhile. Maybe they will get along better.

Answer 4

no...unusual canine. make an grant on the homestead contingent on a passable inspection. if for any reason you don't like something contained in the inspection that the supplier received't handle if requested, you've a reason (and some days) to back out. do not go away out an exceedingly good homestead because of a stupid canine or stupid canine guidance.

Answer 5

dogs have a sense of the people they like and dont like and it would be whys to watch the dog and maybe the person did some thing to the dog and the dog remembers.

Answer 6

your dog is telling you something.that means danger. your dog can sense something is wrong, thats why your dog is acting that way.tell me more what else he or she is doing, good luck,

Answer 7

He does not like that person. Just explain to him that he doesn't have to like everyone.