I have a Cocker Spaniel and Poodle mix. She turned a year old at the end of November. I just recently got her hair shaved because she became matted on her legs. Ever since we got back from the groomers she's been acting funny. Now when I tell her not to do something or try and take something out of her mouth she's starting to show her teeth and even bite me. She did it the first time Monday when I scolded her for taking food from my niece and tried to take it out of her mouth and today when I told her to get off the couch and went to grab her. I'm not sure where this sudden anger is coming from. Is it something I'm doing wrong or is this sudden haircut affecting her mood swings.
2006-12-20 11:15:33 · 15 answers · asked by oh_my_goodness_gracious12345 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You have changed your dog's routine and she does not appreciate it.
It's possible that while at the groomers they may have disciplined her in a manner that is not consistant with her training. As a result she is taking her temper tantrum out on you.
You may also try not bending down over her, but appproach her chin from underneath. Most dogs are protective of anything they have; in mouth, under paws, ect., so you must be the Alpha dog.
When she shows her teeth; in a firm voice tell her NO! If she continues to growl and try to bite, use a rolled up newspaper to firmly pop her on the rump, NEVER on or around the face.
Then immediately put her in a place of confinement for three to five minutes. A kennel is a good place where she can not see you. Any longer than five minutes is a waste of time since dogs do not remember after five minutes what they may have done wrong. Repetition is the key to their memories.
Always remain firm, do not break eye contact and ALWAYS let her know YOU are the Alpha and that YOU are in charge. Her behavior is unacceptable to the "pack". YOU and your family being the pack.
Never make a sudden move toward a dog as this is considered aggressive behavior and she will act in one of two ways. 1) run and hide or 2) attack and bite.
Be calm, but firm when you discipline and she will learn not to bite or be aggressive against you or your family.
Call the groomers and ask them how she behaved while there. If they are reputable groomers they will be honest and tell you what happened, why it happened and what they did for discipline.
Good luck!
2006-12-20 11:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs chew for a cause. Get a well vet examine to make certain your puppy is not hurting someplace considering the fact that ache can reason it to chew. Play biting demands chew inhibition and redirection. Aggressive biting and worry biting require a instructor to aid you manage the problems. Again, puppies age, breed and difficulty whilst biting happens might aid assess an reply.
2016-09-03 13:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by kaufmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her sudden anger is because she's totally spoiled. You're the grown up here - train this dog!! Grooming has nothing at all to do with it! You're going to create a huge problem if you don't curb this right now.
This dog has to earn privileges - sitting on the couch is one of them. Keep her off till she learns how to behave. Do some obedience training with her. Succeeding at something gives a dog confidence and with that should come better behaviour if you do it right - use lots of praise, keep lessons short and fun.
You need to stop the food aggression right now. Hold onto her bowl at dinner time and hand feed her - she has to know that you are the one who controls her food. When she's good with that, you need to take her bowl away from her without her growling or snapping. Keep working at it - she'll only get much worse if you don't.
2006-12-20 11:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that the grooming had anything to do with it. If a dog has had a lot of things taken away from it without getting anything back in return, they may resort to the kind of behaviors your dog is showing you. A dog can guard food, toys, a good place to lie on the couch, etc. Be sure that whenever you ask her for something (a toy, etc) that you have a big treat in your hand to pay her for what she has. Always.
I would seriously consider talking to a trainer. I've seen this behavior get worse when humans forget about their dog's sensitivity, and it ain't pretty. Please do your best to read a little about resource guarding, and help your dog to relax around you.
It's a big, big mistake to try to counter this behavior by hitting your dog. Please do not do this!
2006-12-20 12:56:20 · answer #4 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the groomer you sent her to female? Our Cocker Spaniel was practically traumatized (yes, dogs do get traumatized) by one we sent her to. It took her a year to let us (the human women of the house) to get near her w/o her growling. It sounds like the groomer that you sent her to might have mistreated your dog like ours was. Look for another groomer, and check to see how they treat the dogs they groom. We've had several that mistreated our dog, and it's heartbreaking. The last mistreatment caused her to bite her own tongue, we had to take her to the emergency vet, she was bleading so much. Look into the groomer that groomed your dog, if it's just one groomer in the facility that's treating her that way, then ask that your dog be groomed by someone else, if/when asked why, say that your dog was mistreated. If more than one groomer seems to mistreat the animals entrusted to them, go to a different facility.
2006-12-20 11:30:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please tell me that I am dreaming and having a nightmare, please. No one could be serious in the answers they posted here. Please tell me they are not. She is acting like a little ***** because she has been treated like one. TREAT THE DOG LIKE A DOG. That is what I have been saying for 26 plus years. When you insist on treating her like a human baby, she will act like she is doing now and more the you will pay the price. This dog might end up in the pound and someone else will take it home and have the same problems, except that it may happen with his kid. Think of what you are doing, not just you, all of you, treat the dogs like dogs. You are creating problems for everyone out there. They are not humans, do not treat them as such.
2006-12-20 11:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if your doing anything wrong but I do know how to stop her. If she is biting you press down on her tounge with your finger when she does it. I have a cocker spaniel and I did that to her and she stopped biting very quickly (she is only five months old).
2006-12-20 11:25:02 · answer #7 · answered by emilygoesgasp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think your doing anything wrong, but the dog needs to know her place in the family, so if she tries to bite you or anyone else, you need to probably give her a light spanking either on the rump or on her nose, just to let her know that that is bad and that shes going to get punished if she does that, and also that you are boss, because they will follow a leader.
2006-12-20 12:02:08 · answer #8 · answered by katie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it is only a year old so he may be teething
2006-12-20 11:33:56 · answer #9 · answered by JUDI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is her first haircut right ? She has to get used to getting her haircuts so it will take a little while...
2006-12-20 11:21:04 · answer #10 · answered by Rina W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋