So my dog HATES other animals, she use to not be this way. She doesnt mind male dogs but will still bite sometimes. I trust her with my heart around humans, she loves kids. but lastnight she attacked my kitten.... and shes a yellow lab, what should i do to try and stop her??
2007-05-28 08:29:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i always wondered if its jealousy... but i give her tons of attention on purpose. and i try not to yell at her too much when she does something wrong.
2007-05-28 08:33:50 · update #1
i know i can take her to training, but she shes older, and use to not do it.... i think training would help but i think its a waste of money when i can train her myself....
2007-05-28 08:35:55 · update #2
shes 8 years old. to answer question below.
2007-05-28 08:36:48 · update #3
It's in her genes. I have the same problem.
2007-05-28 08:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even a 10 year old dog can learn new things. A dog is never too old for training. Take your dog to a certified trainer who teaches positive reinforcement. Things they will teach you regarding your problem is how to introduce animals properly and how to ensure that you are alpha.
Many dogs see smaller animals (such as kittens) as prey. She needs to be conditioned to learn that not all small animals are prey.
2007-05-28 16:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by greyfluffykitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you even have a kitten with a dog that does not like other animals, It could be she is older and may got annoyed with the kitten because it pouunced on her or kept getting in her face. teasing her
Maybe it is not really her fault but the way other animals approach using a face to face greeting which in dog language is rude and she is trying to correct them
THis article explains here
http://www.flyingdogpress.com/sayhishort.htm
Since this is a behavior change for her, it could have a medical basis for example labs are one of the most common breeds to get hypothyroidism(there is treatment for it is relatively cheap but treatment is lifelong) but one of the effects of hypothyroidism is it can change behaviour, symptoms can vary from one dog to another not all gain weight weight or lose hair/have skin problems, but a change in behaviour is a good reason to test for it particularily in certain breeds. Another reason could be she is in pain eg hip problems, so her tolerance levels are down especially around boisterous animals, and if these medical problems are the case and you do nothing about one day she may decide to snap at a toddler that may be a touch to rough or keeps pestering her. So have her well checked out, a blood test is required to test thyroid hormone levels, the thyroid panel is a little pricey but definite worth checking for. Statistics show a lab is the most common dog to bite a child, I personally beleive it is due to undiagnosed medical problems or grumpiness due to pain and most owners are shocked when the dog does bite but very very few will ever try to learn why, they either euthanize them or dump them in a pound not realizing if it is a medical problem that it can be treated to prevent future bites. Vets do not routinely test for hypothyroidism because symptoms vary so much from one dog to another, but might ask to test if the dog had a history of skin problem and the owner was dieting the dog but it was still againing weight because those are major clues, the vet does not see the dog on a daily basis so won't note the more subtle changes than can indicate hypothyroidism, so an owner needs to be a aware of what problems are common in their breed and what the symptoms are and ask for testing is they see possible signs of, For me a good enough reason to test for is unusual tiredness or change of behaviour, now that I see you added her age, it is worth testing her for this
Articles written about hypothyroidism
http://autoimmunedisease.suite101.com/article.cfm/canine_hypothyroidism
http://thyroid.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=thyroid&cdn=health&tm=7&gps=232_10_1020_593&f=20&su=p247.2.140.ip_p284.8.150.ip_&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.canismajor.com/dog/thyroid.html
2007-05-28 16:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how old is ur dog...cuz if its young it could be in heat...where it gets offensive and everything which will go away..but if it is older or middle aged then i think ur dog is getting annoyed or sumthin and u should try consulting a vet., but don't spend money for a check up or sumthin...juss ask them or call PET SMART or sumthin...i have done that before
o yeah..and if its cuz of jealousy...i got another dog and the same thing happened but then i noticed it never happened before(the same as u) but that was only cuz they were playing around and my older dog started wanting sum privacy...its ok not a problem..juss try and stop it, but if its real bad then talk to sum1
i don't think its a real problem...though
2007-05-28 15:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your dog must have a strong jurisdiction instinct. Whatever ground it walks on belongs to her.
Perhaps buying the dog a 'Bark O' Lounger' to rest might help.
2007-05-28 15:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by Yafooey! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that, in your case, training would be a waste of money at all.
http://www.ccpdt.org/
2007-05-28 16:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to a class
2007-05-28 15:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by Web Girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs a trainer they will help
2007-05-28 15:32:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
leave him alone
2007-05-28 15:36:46 · answer #9 · answered by nanseaa. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋