If my dog hears a loud noise or some one is yelling to the next room he gets nervous. And he tries to go under someone’s legs. We don't really know why but we just figure he feels safer and that the person he is under will protect him. The worst thing about this big problem is that he is a big dog so he has almost knocked me over in a few occasions where it isn't all that safe to happen.
2006-09-24 13:53:04 · 10 answers · asked by john_robert_osborn 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Like the other folks, I agree he is looking for protection. So what do you do? Do you try to soothe him and are very reassuring? Don't. You are rewarding the behavior you want to stop. Set him up with some help (arrange for some loud noises to happen). Make sure he is wearing a leash, and when the noise happens and he tries to go where he shouldn't, pull up on the leash and tell him no. (I'm not saying be mean, just firm). Give him something else to do (like, "sit" beside you instead). and praise him when he acts UNafraid and sits calmly. Do this exercise several times. Then wait an hour and do it again. Keep at it for several days until he becomes confident enough to behave like you want him to.
2006-09-24 14:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by victronia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see that as he is looking for protection, I see it as the dog doesnt know how to handle the situation. That is something that your dog is doing that needs to be corrected. A dog shouldnt be scared of someone yelling or a loud noise (unless its a siren). especially since he is a big dog. Its usually the little ones that act up like that.
You should think about correcting that problem.
2006-09-24 21:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by CoolyUly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He thinks u are the alpha male of the pack so he will look to u for protection
2006-09-24 21:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by Lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He views you as the pack leader and therefore looks to you for protection when he is scared.
2006-09-24 20:54:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah he looks to you for protection. same way a shy child runs between mommy's legs
2006-09-24 20:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by wantme_comegetme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats probaly her way of feeling safe...When i was little, i would hide under my moms dresses, it made me feel safe when i felt scared. it worked. lol You can probally get her to stop by blocking her from getting inbetween your legs when she attempts. And just keep trying until she stops....oh, and keep your legs closed. lol
2006-09-24 20:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He feels secure near you, there is nothing wrong with that. Just show him love and affection.
2006-09-24 21:11:45 · answer #7 · answered by Deb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would scold him lightly when he goes under and keep him from going under your legs. when he hears a loud noise and is brave reward him
2006-09-24 20:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by blondie b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your dog feels secure with you.
2006-09-24 20:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are safety
2006-09-24 21:10:35 · answer #10 · answered by eastern_mountain_outdoors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋