I have a dog who is a fear biter, does anyone work with that problem and could give us pointers.?

Question

she is sweet around us. she doesn't like certian things and runs from them. (except the vacuum -- that she attacks) she is very vocal about what is going on, but is a guest doesn't keep an eye out she get them from behind. she has bitten three people (not leaving a mark) so . we have to keep her caged. i just want others to see what we see... a sweet loving wonderful dog. PLEASE HELP thank you

Answer 1

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I will be happy to set up a training program to help you deal with this problem.

Answer 2

I too have/had a fear biter. I've slowly brought her around to see that not everyone or everything will attack her. I understood her history though, because I witnessed it and couldn't do anything to stop her terror until finally I just couldn't take it anymore. She was brought into a family of dogs. A mother dog who was pregnant, and the mother dog's oldest pup from a previous litter. Very territorial, very pack like. So they attacked the outsider, breaking her jaw and starving her, forcing her to sleep outside of the numerous dog houses even though they only used one. So when I took her she was terrified of everything. What helped me break that for her was to make sure everyone who came around her knew not to try to force her to come to them or to back her in a corner. I always sat right next to her while they were around, then slowly, I'd start getting closer to them and she'd follow until she had no choice but to be near them. I also got her a younger pup to play with and it helped her understand that not all dogs will attack her. Now I can take her to dog parks and let her run free. She hasn't bitten anyone in about eight months. She's still very timid though, she won't approach most people, even people she sees on a regular basis. So this is to be expected of your dog, even after you break the fear biting. Good luck!

Answer 3

The best thing to do for both your dog and yourself, is to place your dog in another room, with the gate up. I never crate.
I will from time to time go to where the dog is, sit with them for a while, show them affection and praise them.. reassuring that they haven't done anything wrong.
Others won't always see what you or I see.. Sometimes, people even provoke some sort of reaction from our pets, especially when we mention for them to please, leave the animal alone. I know this from experience..
Good luck hun.. pets over some friends any day

Answer 4

I have adopted several fear biters. they can all be 'cured'. I would recommend getting her a 'Gentle Leader'.. Here is a picture.>>http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGGL,GGGL:2006-18,GGGL:en&q=gentle%20leader&sa=N&tab=wi
Be sure to read all instructions before putting it on her..be sure to fit it tight enough the first time..so she doesn't think she can get rid of it by rubbing..After she has become accustomed to it..lead her around the house..staying cheerful, as if it were a big adventure.. Now she is safe enough to meet the public..
Take her to parks, and anywhere people congregate..just kind of keeping to the outside..keep it fun, and unstressed..After 3 or 4 outings, you can gradually move her close to people, and just sit and watch people play...Get nearer to people each outing...Now, keep your pocket full of cat treats..give to her frequently as you mingle with people.. As she seems more relaxed, allow adults to feed her a treat or 2....she will soon look forward to people watching, and she will learn to trust you...
when company comes, allow someone else to act as hostess, and DO NOT cage her..this is teaching her that strangers mean punishment....but, keep her on the leader, and move among the guests..You have complete control of her head, actually nose and mouth, so she can't bite any body.....If you work with her a little at least 3 times per week, she will be much better in a month..
Now, to reduce her stress around company, or even when going on the first outings, give her chamomile tea..
Chamomile tea works very well to reduce fear and stress, and is safe for her. Dump it out of the teabag, and use 1 teaspoon for small breed, up to 1 tablespoon for a large breed. Mix it in a little canned food, such as Mighty Dog, or Cesar's, and give about 30 minutes before she needs to relax. It will keep her happy, but reduce stress. It can be given as needed.

If your grocer doesn't carry chamomile, you can use 'Sleepy-time Tea' as it is the same, but with added herbs. Plain chamomile tastes better to a dog.

You will find the gentle Leader on line, or on eBay, or at your pet supply...Do not let the salesperson tell you that the copy-cat they call 'Halti Harness' is the same..it is not..

check these out>> http://search.ebay.com/gentle-leader_W0QQfromZR8QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQsbrsrtZd

if you have any questions, feel free to email me by clicking my Avatar, and going to my profile..

Answer 5

your dog is modeling your behaviour you fear that she will agress your visitors and she reads that fear and assigns it to the visitor. the more she agresses the more you get worked up the more worked up you get the more fear will be transfered.

take your dog out in parks on a very long leash around people that you know at first, load these people up with treats annd favorite toys to keep her in a positive mood the rest is just practice

Answer 6

Honestly it will take time, first you have to get her to trust YOU, then slowly bring her around other people, animals, ect. give her lots of affection, but discipline as well. When she snaps tell her no and bad dog , but no hitting. When she eats pet her to let her know you won't take her food, then work your way up to actually taking it and giving it back.

Answer 7

will just keep her/him away from all the things she/he dose not like and when the vacume comes just put the dog away so it will not brake

Answer 8

u can go to petco and see if they can help cuz they can teach ur dog not to do that