my hound cross dog just went for my partners mum to protect a puppy she was playing with at the time, heis not a dangerous dog. he cant seem to see the difference between play and aggression.i dont know what to do. he has poor judgement sometimes and if he sees someone he thinks is in trouble he will try to get between them and "danger" any suggestions? he IS castrated. he loves playing with the puppy and the puppy follows him everywhere but they wont be able to see each other again if he stays so over protective
2007-02-07 23:30:36 · 13 answers · asked by g r 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
just to inform people, i am a qualified animal carer and i do have the brains and guts to look after this dog.... hence the reason i am asking for help and advice
2007-02-08 00:01:51 · update #1
the puppy belongs to my partners mum...
and my dog was a guest in their house
2007-02-15 10:07:21 · update #2
and i have noticed that some people seem to hav miss read the question....My dog...went for my partners mum... not for another dog not outside and not at visitors
2007-02-15 10:11:18 · update #3
It helps, to keep a pocketful of treats when bringing your pooch out on a walk so that you can ask helpful and friendly strangers to feed your pooch. Your pooch will then associate strangers as people who can conjure up treats!
2007-02-08 03:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by sista! 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First I would be absolutely sure that the cause was over the puppy. Is it possible that your hound dislikes your partners mum?
Assuming that your hound was being over protective of the puppy, I think the best thing is to take baby steps. Try petting both puppy and hound, being calm and kind, but in charge. Praise hound for any lack of aggression. Practice this with your partner. When there is no aggression shown here, move on to another friend or family member you can trust. Again, praising good behavior all the time. Should hound show aggression, stop the exercise. Be quiet, show your displeasure. Use eye contact, deepen your voice, make the hound realise that he should be subservient to you. Make sure that puppy also understands that you are the dominant figure.
If you are fearful that hound might be aggressive, you can put him on a lead while third person is petting puppy. Perhaps third person can be encouraged to pet him too. If hound looks a little stressed by the attention the puppy is getting, call hound to you and distract him.
Would love a mail from you with an update. Good luck.
2007-02-15 14:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by uverhaff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most important rule is that you keep visitors and new dog moms apart. The animal probably was concerned for the safety of the pup. If you want to show off a new pup, then you place the dog mother in a different room and carry a pup to the visitors, and that should solve any problem.
If you are truly an experienced dog handler, then you should know that any animal can be unpredictable.
2007-02-15 10:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That may be the problem - that the puppy and he are so connected.
You have a wonderful dog, and a lot of people wish for that characteristic in their dog. Technically - your dog is a 'hero'!
Well to tone down Superman just a bit you have to keep him in a calm state of mind. Put a leash on him to help keep him in control. And while the puppy is around have Superman lay down or stay in sit if HE isn't the one playing with the puppy.
When someone else is with the puppy Superman MUST be calm - no panting, no barking, pacing, whining etc. If he starts to show such characteristics take him to a different room. Don't bring him back till he is calm. And calm means he's able to sit and down and focus on you. No pacing, whining, excessive yawning or drooling, and no barking.
Once he has calmed down bring him back in and have him lie down while others play with the puppy. And as a reward for Superman's wonderful behavior give the puppy a break and let him play w/ your dog.
It will teach balance and restraint.
Good Luck
2007-02-07 23:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hiya, what ever you do - do not blame your dog. He obviously loves the puppy and sees himself as a father-figure to it. I think you should try asking your vet for 'behaviour lessons' for your dog, so that he can be trained properly. My Yorkshire Terrier is very protective of me, and barks at people who she sees as attacking or threatening me. To stop this, I simply look her in the eye and firmly say 'no', and she backs off. However, this took some time and effort to teach her. Therefore, you need to be patient and understanding of your dog's motives and reasons behind his behaviour. You must learn him a word-like 'stop' or 'naughty' when he becomes aggressive and he'll soon learn who is boss.
2007-02-07 23:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by Suzie's_Secret_Society 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't give you any advice regarding training, I just think you should go to a trainer - hopefully one that is as kind as yourself.
Glad you see the situation as it is - your dog protecting the puppy. Good on you but yes you sure need to get him trained.
2007-02-14 23:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by 2dog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-26 06:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it a new puppy? if so it will protect the puppy. it will pas once the puppy gets a little older. it wont hurt the puppy. but just be careful when anyone goes to pet the puppy. it considers the puppy as its baby.
2007-02-15 03:24:30 · answer #8 · answered by shameela a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a lack of socialisation with dogs and or people, and he can't read their body language. I would try more socialisation (safely!).
2007-02-08 03:09:20 · answer #9 · answered by Cara B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AAAAAAh take some time and slowly teach each correct behavior
2007-02-12 19:11:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋