How Can I make a dog to like me?

Question

Thing is, I have to move to a new place this weekend, and there's a german shepperd all the time lying around inside the place i'm moving, it's from one of the owners of the place I'm moving, I cannot aford to be afraid of the dog since I have everything planned out to live the coming months in this new place, but the dog seems pretty domesticated, altough he barks when I'm going inside the house, and that leaves kinda insecure about him. It's the dog, or it's me the problem here???

Answer 1

Actually, it's a little of both. Dogs sence, or rather, smell fear. If he makes you uncomfortable it makes you put off pheramones which the dog can smell. This only aggitates the dog more.

Your best bet is to get to know the dog's owner, be invited in the house or apartment where the dog lives. Allow the dog to smell your open hand both backside and front. Make no moves toward the dog while he's checking you out as he will take this as a threat.
Once you have allowed the dog to recognize your smell, and the owner invites you to come sit down, the dog will recognize that you are of no threat to him because his owner accepts you.

Stay calm and even toned, do not get excited or loud until the dog has gotten to know you. Come over to the house/apartment a few times over the course of your staying there.
Trust me, in no time you and the dog will get along like old friends.

Answer 2

Meet on nuetral ground. Have the owner take the dog for a walk, even a short one, set a place to "meet" and just kind of fall into pace with them. Stay calm and just ignore the dog. Have a calm convo with the owner, and make sure that you and the owner walk into the house before the dog. This will go a long way to having the GSD presume you are already accepted by his people. Also, try to get your scent in the house by giving the dog an article of clothing worn by you. Of course it doesn't hurt to have some yummy bribes! Oh,last thing, watch the Dog whisperer on National Geographic Channel. Its always on, and that guy is a frickin' genius.

Answer 3

The dog sounds like he is just being protective of his or her territory. Are you able to speak to the owner. If you are possibly they would be able to tell you how to make the dog less wary of you. If you are not, one of the times you are walking into the house, do not approach the dog, but just quietly say something like "Hi, buddy how are you...," and then just observe the dogs reaction. If he or she attempts to approach you, just speak quietly to him or her and let them approach you on their terms. Do not be afraid, animals are able to sense nervousness and fear and that will make them even more uneasy and defensive. Each time you see the dog, even if he or she does not approach you, just keep speaking quietly and say hi, or whatever and after a few times the dog will become more and more used to you. Animals very quickly learn if someone is acceptable or not, and once they realize you are okay you should not have any problems. Did you have a bad experience with a dog at one time? If a dog is not charging at you in an aggressive manner, they are most likely not dangerous. Best of luck to you in your new place, and you may end up having a new buddy in this dog. Have a good night!

Answer 4

Dogs bark. My dog barks whenever someone comes in, even if it's me or my Mom. This dog is probably just telling you he's there. I'd start by letting him sniff your hand. If he seems okay with that, then pet his head. Buy some dog cookies and bring him one eery so often when you leave (you might want to get the owner's permission, first). But when you see him, let him sniff your hand more. He'll get comfortable and so will you. He might still bark, though; some are like that.

Answer 5

You are just a new person to him. Find his owner, and have them introduce you to him. Bring something yummy like these dried chicken tenders that I give my dogs, ask if its ok to give him some. That dog will love you. Shepards have a strong appearance, but once you are in they are very cool dogs to be around. Our rescue lady has a big one that will stare you straight in the eye, making you feel mighty small. I told everyone, I must be introdyced to this dog, before I just walk into his room. He's been great ever since.

Answer 6

well forst off the dog probably does not know you. say if you were to be just laying around your residence and a strange pewrson walks in, won't you be telling him to leave and to get out of your house immediately? well it's the same case wtih dogs. first, you should let him smell the back of your hand and when he picks up your scent, he'll stop. not start to just gently petting him onhis head (dogs LOVE that). now for the nest few days just keep doing the same thing so that he feels unthreatened at your presence.

Answer 7

Dogs are a god judge of character. maybe u r a bad person andhe already knows it. But if u wanna try to make peace with the dog talk to the owner find out the dogs name and everyday u walk by him/her say the name ina friendly voice like Hi killer u cute lil killer everybody loves killer killer is a good boy or girl

And DO NOT try to feed him u may lose an arm. never approched a dog like a Shepherd with out knowing more about him suchas his/her history of biting and agressiveness.

Answer 8

Go to walmart and get those Hollywood Liver Treats. They're in a little red box and they were used to train a few movie star dogs. AND they only cost a buck! Trust me, the dog will be happy to see you every day.

Answer 9

Take a nice doggy treat to bribe him. I did it with the neighbor's dog who used to snarl at me, but now she likes me. Be calm and assertive with the dog. Don't make eye contact. Don't try to pet him unless he looks totally submissive (a relaxed pose is good--on his back is even better)

Answer 10

everytime you go out or in give him a treat or something to eat later a bowl of water when he really gets to know you with the owner go up and make friends with him pet him talk to him like he is your friend.