I'm kinda scared of my new dog, wat should I do?

Question

I'm really scared of my new dog and I dont really like to go by him a lot cause he growls and barks often and that scares me.LOL. He also looks at me crazy. I dunno what to do??? Any advice? I'm adventually have to go by him soon cuz I'm the one who feeds him and he goes crazy when it comes time 4 food, he like jumps up and down and straches on me and my older siblings won't feed him and I can't let my younger sister and brother feed him. We took him 2 the vet and the vet said he's perfectly healthy and has no rabbies at all, but he acts like he has rabbies? He's a golden retriever and he looks soo innocent, but kinda isn't. My parents think we should give him away, but I dont want to even tho he is crazy sometimes

Answer 1

It's a big decision to give up a dog, especially if it's going to the Humane Society. There's no guarantee that they will be adopted.

A golden retriever can be very rambuncious and seem quite scary. The jumping up and down is a puppy's way to expressing excitement...especially when you feed him. A good sign is if his tail is wagging. Younger children, should not be allowed to to interact too much if the dog is not trained.

When your dog growls at you, is he eating? Maybe playing with a favorite toy? Does he still do it when he's just laying there with no toys or food? Sometimes dogs are possessive and afraid you might take his "thing" away...especially if you have done that with him before.

You haven't mentioned training classes. It is VERY helpful to take a puppy training class because they teach YOU how to train your dog to behave the way you want him to. For example when you feed him, he should sit and wait for you to put the food down.

However, if the teacher tells you your dog has a good risk of attacking, then, you should consider giving him up. Safety has to come first.

Answer 2

Always love your dog and don't hurt it even if it's bad.gIVE HIM TREATS WHEN HE IS GOOD!!
You may want to tell him to stop or bad dog when he barks or jumps so he knows that you don't like him doing that and if you do that already,then I might want to say,I'm not sure. But you can give him demands,like:
"stop"
"sit"
"bad dog"
"good dog"
"get up"
"catch"
"run"
"want a treat?"
"thank you"
These simple commands aren't hard, all you have to do is have a serious look unless he's doing good, and keep on saying it with a serious tone until he lays down then tell him"I'll give you a treat"
or say"Bad dog" and if he get's up, give him a pat and let him do what you wanted, if he stays there or starts to bark tell him"good dog, now here's a treat,but you have to do one thing for me ok?"and if he starts to growl or bark, then leave him alone this time and walk away. Once it's time to eat, put the food down and if he comes running, pick up the plate and if he start's to jump and growl, say a firm"bad dog,sit down and I will give it to you" if he ignores you and keeps on doing it, then leave him hungrey for a while then come back and try it again if it still doesn't work, then sit down and talk to him puting the food behind your back and talk to him if he sits, then finish your sentence and give the food to him and give him a pat. If he tries to get the food, stand up and talk to him and if he still tries to get the food, then put it in a cabnet and wait till he sits and if he does,then give it to him.

Hope this works, but I'm not sure, keep up this until 3 days and if it doesn't work, then stop trying, if it works, then don't stop doing it(just stop the eating one) and you can start to train him if you like to to ensure that he stays that way you want him to and if he suceeds, then you can stop the plan and let him get used to training and he also won't need to feel sad that you put it so hard on him anymore.Once he's a good dog, you should use a nice voice.

Answer 3

When the dog jumps on you, turn around, fold your hands accross your chest and ignore him. If he continues, walk away (do not stomp your feet or run) and go to another room that he can't go to. Only give him attention if he is good to you. He will learn to treat you nice to get attention.

Golden retrievers are SUPER CRAZY HYPER when they're puppies. Carry a toy with you ALL THE TIME. A long fuzzy toy. If he tries to jump on you - before he jumps.. give him the toy and have him play with it. This takes lots of time and dedication.

You need to redirect his energy into positive things.. like playing with the toy. Eventually when he wants to play, he'll go find a toy.

Feed him in his crate. If he doesn't have one.. ask your parents to get one. This way he'll run in his crate when it's time to eat and wait patiently for you to bring the food. He can't jump on you because he's in the crate waiting.

Get the food out of the crate before he's done. Feed him a treat for being nice and letting you take the food.. then give him the rest of the food.

This will teach him that it's okay for you to touch his food bowl without getting upset at you.

Crates are good things. They even like to sleep in them. It also makes it easier to bring them on trips to the vet or camping.

Email me if you have more questions. Love to help. I once was a child that got pestered to death by my dogs. I wish I knew what I know now!!! [e-mail]

Answer 4

Well your dog can since that you are scared. dogs are really good at that.Try to find the dog a good home. retrievers are not known to be mean ,but I am not sitting there and you could have gotten a bad seed nobody really knows.Than again the dog could feel the same way you do and be in a bad spot.I would try hard to find the dog a good home.This way you know you have done the right thing.Good luck!

Answer 5

Dogs can tell when someone is afraid or tense, and they don't know how to react, so often times they'll act strange and crazy trying to make things better. They're not sure if they should be afraid, or tense. You need to learn to relax around your dog, and some obedience training would help, it's never too early to start training.

If your dog continues to be extremely uncontrolable, see if you can hire a professional dog trainer before getting rid of her.

Answer 6

the old saying that they can smell fear is actually kind of true. Dogs can sense when your uneasy or scared and then they assume dominance. You have to approach him confidently. If he jumps up slam your knee into his chest. You won't hurt him but you'll make him think twice. Don't walk up to him thinking he's going to attack. Walk up thinking that you are in control. Walk up to him and assume dominance. Make sure to back it up though. When he doesn't attack give him a treat. Try taking him to an obedience class too. Those will teach him and teach you how to behave.

Answer 7

well i know it seems mean but when he jumps slap him down and when he growls bite his ear and stand your ground, also after he has calmed pet him and take him on a walk and talk to him in a low voice, also to train him open palmed hand eye level and move your hand down and tell him down. you need to condition him, also when he jumps tap him on the nose and then do the hand motion...stay calm no matter what though...also walk him more and keep the leash tight and keep him by your side or behind you, DO NOT LET HIM GET IN FRONT OF YOU, this will show him you are dominant...also spend more time with him and love him...

Answer 8

So far, VB has given you the only sensible answer, but we need more information.

How old are you? How old is your dog? Why did your parents get this particular dog and where did they get it?

If you don't want to answer on to this board, e-mail me and we'll discuss this off-line. Your parents are welcome to join in also.

No one should live with a dog they fear, but what you fear might just be normal "teenage" dog behavior, which is obnoxious but not insane or unusual. We can teach you how to teach your dog better manners, and get your confidence up by teaching you how to address his behavior, OK?

DO NOT HIT OR BITE YOUR DOG FOR ANY REASON, EVER!!!

Answer 9

maybe your dog needs some obdience training.....that would help out alot. tons of dogs have what's called "food aggretion" where they will get very angry and crazy, as you say, when it's near or is feeding time. if you show that you are intimidated by him it is going to make the dog do more mean things because dogs can sense fear. i'd either start getting him some obdience training or give him to a family who can handle him.

Answer 10

If you're afraid of the dog, then yes, you should give him away.

Frankly, he needs to be taught that growling and jumping are not acceptable. If you don't want to get rid of him, then ask your parents about obedience training since they're not teaching him. As it is, he sees himself as the 'top dog', and he won't behave himself until he is taught otherwise.