I have 3 poodles all males, 3yo, 1yo and 6mths. my 3yo about 1 yr ago started growling and recently he is now starting to bite me. so far only me will growl at my finance on occasion. HELP me....have tried closing him up in room alone, also holding his snout during growl session....doesn't work. Testosterone?? always humping on the 1 yo. bites/growls at the 6mth old.....
2006-12-25 14:07:36 · 6 answers · asked by greensgirl@sbcglobal.net 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Neuter him.
And, go watch a few episodes of The Dog Whisperer. Cesar deals with dominance issues all the time.
Basically, the dog thinks that you're not a strong leader of the pack, and he's doing what comes naturally -- trying to be the alpha male. You need to reclaim that role.
2006-12-25 14:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog has clear dominance issues which are most likely genetic, but the fact that they are being exhibited now seems to be your fault. You have a couple of choices to make. Either you will decide that you will do WHATEVER it takes to get control over the situation, or you will have to get rid of the dog so that you will not have an accident in your house. Please do not take this personaly, but this is what I have been preaching for years now. People treat their dogs like children, like "members of the family" and then they end up with the problems that you just described. Now these dogs will pay the price for the mistakes that humans make. Good luck to you.
2006-12-26 20:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say but this happened to my rottweiler... he was jealous of my baby sister that was born and we had to put him down because he got to mean....I hope you find a way.
Try staying away from his face but when he growls simply hold the back of his neck where he can not bite you and pet his head to calm him down.
2006-12-25 22:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by pepper_spice_108 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into his eyes and wait till he turns his head away and he is saying you are the dominat one.
2006-12-25 22:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by lil miss kay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, I would take him to the vet or animal shelter to see what's wrong.
2006-12-25 22:11:01 · answer #5 · answered by Mystikdancer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if he's not already, have him neutered.
2006-12-25 22:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋