This is going to sound like one of the stupidest problems..
Me and my gf have been going out for like a couple months now, i realy like her, but there is a problem, she lives in neighborhood which isnt very safe so she bought a guard dog, and that dog doesnt let anyone go inside except for her and her parents (she still lives with them) so she havent had any friend over since she has that dog, but i am realy curious to see her place, is there any way to solve this problem? she cant let the dog inside her house, because he would destroy everything so the dog lives outside, in as special dog house...
2007-01-27 01:59:42 · 15 answers · asked by Mr. Nobody 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This isn't a stupid dog problem but a people issue. Dogs need to socialize whether he is a guard dog or not (this might be lacking). And if the dog is not letting any of her friends over or you for that matter then this is a serious sign of dominance. At the moment, the dog owns the house/ territory. He's not guarding it to protect the family but to protect what is 'his'.
An alpha dog (in the wild) may over protect its followers. But the loyal followers will do even more to protect it's alpha.
Does he react this way when going on walks? Or when taken to the vet? Regardless, I do not suggest for you to just walk into the yard/ house by demonstrating you are not afraid. You may pretend not to be, but the dog will sense your true anxiety and see that as a threat. Which means he may still go after you.
What your GF needs to do is properly introduce the both of you but she needs to pull him away from the house to do that since I think it's his current location which triggers him. While taken on his walk, maybe she can introduce you at another street and take it slow. It's something that requires the both of you and the dog. Just her doing all the work won't do the trick and it goes beyond a one time introduction.
Yes putting him on a leash might help the problem but create this negative state of mind. If he notices how he is put on a leash every time you come over- he will 'dislike' you for it. Not your GF or the family but you.
If someone holds the dog while you come in- it means someone can get bitten because the dog is going to be 'blinded'. All his attention is focused on this stranger and suddenly someone holds him back? It's not the stranger that is going to get bitten or attacked but the very people that love him.
Patience and positive reinforcement by treating him with either affection, a smile, or an actual treat. Then you all can work up on properly training the dog. You can take him to all the training classes in the world but if he controls you and shows no respect to you, then it will barely make the difference. They need to be in control of the dog and soon before the issue escalates and the dog is placed within a shelter, or put down.
Think about it this way. What if you were ever to get married and have children of your own with your GF? Would you feel safe with the dog around if all hasn't been 'fixed' for lack of better word. Would you find the children safe? No.
On another note: A dog that destroys things inside the house isn't doing it to be a bad boy but because he has too much energy and it isn't all being burned up. It sounds like this dog needs to be exercised more.
Hope this gives you insight on what the dog may be feeling. Good luck!
2007-01-27 02:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by The Aviator 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People like you scare me. You have no conscience. That makes you a very dangerous person. Dirty smelly filthy mangy mutt or purebred classy dog. They're all the same. Maybe you should be run over by a car so you can see just what it's all about. I'm not saying you should get hit by a car. Far from it. You should have accepted responsibility for your actions. You were under the influence and therefore you know you shouldn't have been driving. Taking your eyes off the road for any reason is also a no no. You were responsible for the dog being hit, the least you could have done was get the dog the medical attention he deserved. If he was too bad, the vet would have put him down and like it or not, you should have paid for it. And you think your G/F is crazy. She should be the one dumping you and finding someone with not only a conscience but a heart. Then again, that might have cut into the booze and drugs wouldn't it??
2016-03-29 04:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the family is the Alpha of that dog, there should be no reason why you cant go in. Sounds to me like the dog has total control over that house, and that's NOT GOOD. Making a dog in control, doesnt mean he'd protect the family better. It means it can/will prevent others from coming over, and maybe even leaving one day.
Thats really sad. And this is the reason why pets are abandoned, because so many people know nothing about training them!
2007-01-27 02:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by Kimberlynne 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like an excuse for keeping you out of the house to me. If true, it sounds like an accident waiting to happen. Someone is going to get hurt. You do not let a dog control your life and be the boss of the house or yard. A guard dog is to protect you and your property and should be able to distinguish friend from foe. A dog that aggressive should be put down period. What if their house catches on fire or someone gets injured and medics have to be called?
But again, that sounds like an excuse to me. I think that for whatever reason she does not want you inside her home.
2007-01-27 03:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by Brazen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't someone hold onto the dog while you go in and out of the house? Isn't the dog on a chain or contained somehow? This sounds really odd to me, perhaps she doesn't want you to see the inside of her home - maybe she's embarrassed?
2007-01-27 02:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by Susan G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has she asked you over to her house? I'm thinking that this is a story that she uses to not welcome people to her home. Dogs should follow instruction and are not guard dogs if they don't listen. You may want to recommend training for the dog and be involved with that process. Good luck to you.
2007-01-27 02:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
She needs to introduce you and the dog. If the dog learns that you are "allowed" over there, then there shouldn't be a problem.
2007-01-27 02:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by rustybones 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the dog is outside why can't you go inside????
2007-01-27 02:04:39 · answer #8 · answered by Dotr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a dog gate and close the gate to a circle and put the dog inside!!
2007-01-27 04:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so if the dog lives outside, why can't you go inside??, I don't see the problem, ... ... ....
2007-01-27 02:04:56 · answer #10 · answered by melark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋