How do i make my dog stop growling?
2007-08-17 13:14:36 · 7 answers · asked by dogie_luvr<3 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog growls when he's at home. He's a pembroke welsh corgi. He is neutered. He's 3 years old. He's been growling for a long time.
2007-08-18 02:34:42 · update #1
he growls when u get near him
2007-08-18 02:35:16 · update #2
When it growls, nip it on the back of the heck with your thumb and forefinger, and hiss at it. Not enough to hurt, but enough to get its attention. This is what senior dogs in a pack do to indicte to a junior dog in a pack that its behavior is unacceptable. And, since it's your dog, you are its pack leader.
When you do this, your dog should immediately go into a calm submissive state. The dog should lower its head, drop its ears (if they were erect), and look up at you sheepishly. If you don't get this reaction, nip and hiss again. When you get the calm submissive reaction you're trying for, pet the dog and praise it.
What you'll find is that the dog will eventually just respond to the hissing without the nip. And, it will probably learn eventually that growling is an inappropriate behavior and will stop doing it.
2007-08-17 13:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what he's growling ABOUT. If you can't see a reason, or a trigger, then he may in pain. If this is the case, take him to the vet.
Otherwise, find an animal behaviorist who can help you evaluate your dog's behavior and correct it effectively.
2007-08-17 13:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by thoven1190 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need more info than this. Please add to your question - where he growls, and when; what kind of dog is he; is he neutered; how old is he; how long has this been going on?
2007-08-17 13:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he growls when he feels threatened. so find out what is scaring him and see if you can get him used to it or try to limit how much he is around what scares him.
2007-08-17 13:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by Dory the Fish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know. tell him to stop. whats he growling at? Is he growling at you? Maybe he doesn't like you
2007-08-17 13:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by Holly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When is he growling ? when he has a toy .. when he's eatting ..
2007-08-17 13:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by bubbakaylisnana 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Could you provide a few more details?
2007-08-17 13:20:43 · answer #7 · answered by SageHallo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋