one of out siberian huskies used to be the biggest sweet heart he would come up to every body and give them kisses and every body loved him. until about a week ago we noticed him getting skiddish and when ever anyone came close to hip he would scratch and jerk away like they were trying to kill them. he is around 9 months old and he has never been abused i had him ever since he was 7 wks old
2007-07-31 16:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
oh yeah and we soclizied him very good as a puppy
2007-07-31 16:46:03 · update #1
Have him wormed. In fact have all them wormed. Since Meeka has had worms you can bet the others have gotten them too from her being in the same yard and using the bathroom. Gets in through their skin.
It would also be a good idea to go to farm and ranch store and get some ah! ..... can't remember what it called but it is put spray the ground with to get rid of worms in the ground after an animal is detected with worms.
Next question is he where other people can pick at him while he is in the back yard. Like throw rocks and things at him or hit him? Maybe trying to steal him. Remember what I wrote you about my neighbor's Huskies.
2007-07-31 19:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I don't know if I have an answer for you but my husky mix has just started acting weird too, not in the same way as your dog, but weird nonetheless. And he's about the same age. He's not fixed and he only started lifting his leg to pee (instead of squatting like a girl), a couple of weeks ago, so maybe hormones do have something to do with it. Normally, he is the sweetest, most friendly little boy, as huskies are known to be. I hope he goes back to being his old self soon and I wish the best for your dog too.
2007-08-01 00:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Lilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jennifer T, he should be seen by a vet to rule out any health problems that may be contributing to his behavior. However, I think this may be more of a socialization problem. Just because the dog was well socialized as a young puppy did not mean you should have stopped as he was getting older. Dogs go through different fear periods as they get older so daily socialization is a must. He is only 9 months so socialization should not have stopped, as a matter of fact, all dogs regardless of age need daily walks and socialization all their lives so they remain confident and well mannered pets.
Take the dog out on daily walks and let him get acquainted with the world he lives in. Ask people to offer him treats (carry with you) so he can get over his fear of people. It will take time but he will gain confidence.
2007-08-01 00:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ANY time a dog's behavior suddenly changes, it needs to see a vet. It could be your pup has a hip dysplasia problem, if you mean he tries to get away when people get near his hip. Most sudden or drastic behavioral changes have a physical cause.
2007-07-31 23:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to look into others around him. If you left him alone and someone abused him without you knowing it, you may have a stressed dog.
2007-07-31 23:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by Chrssygrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might just be him being a puppy or he maybe sick. I would let it go for a week or so and if he doesnt stop then I would take him to a vet.
2007-07-31 23:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by ashlyn729 »-(¯`v´¯)-» 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like hormones-a-startin'-a-ragin'. Time to neuter? Talk to your vet for a better clue as to what's going on.
2007-08-01 09:42:11 · answer #7 · answered by Gabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he's not neutered it may be the hormones starting to flow.
more likely someone has done something to him
2007-07-31 23:52:44 · answer #8 · answered by sadiejane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its best to take him to the vet.
2007-07-31 23:51:11 · answer #9 · answered by ♥вяєαк ∂αη¢є,ησт нєαятѕ ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋