Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Dog Health Questions: My dog keeps growling at my dad?

ok so we just got my new doggy and he keeps growling at my dad. i took dog training classes with my aunt and i told my dad to stare my dog down with a "pack-leader" way until he will surrender but he doesnt he just hides. me dad wants him gone and i want to keep him. any training tips. also my dog just came from a house filled with woman so no men. also he gets spooked easily. and i have my dad praise him when he doesnt growl.

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Every time your dad stares the dog down he is threatening the dog. What training class did you go to? Obviously you didn't learn much or it was a poor trainer. Your dog is not used to men so he isn't sure what your dad is going to do. Your dad needs to just ignore the dogs growling and no eye contact at all for now. Have your dad sit in a chair and toss little treats to the dog and slowly make the distance a little closer but don't rush it. The dog will start to see your dad as a good thing that will give him some yummy treats. As the dog gets closer to your dad have dad give him a lot of praise. When the dog gets close enough to take the treat from his hand give praise. When dad tries to pet the dog don't go over the head (it is very scary to see a big hand going over the head where the dog can't see what the hand is going to do) go under the chin and slowly up the side of the neck to the back of the ear.

You have to change the dogs impression of men and you started off on the wrong foot with the stare down so now you have to turn it around in a good way. Tell your dad not to take offense to the dogs growling, he just doesn't know men but it can work out if you do it the proper way. Patience is the main thing and practice this at least once a day or more often if possible.

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  • It sounds like your dog is fearful of men because he hasn't been around them, also they have a deeper voice, so try getting your dad to bring your dog for a walk with the dog right beside you at your side, this will create a bond between them two and the dog will see that he doesn't have to be afraid of him. Just socialize him bring your dog on a walk where you know that you will be passing men,but when you do don't let your dog stiffen up, just keep moving. I hope this helps

  • He was told to stare the dog down?!!! No wonder the dog cowers and growls... Dogs have a sixth sense and your dog knows that your father doesn't want him/her there or doesn't like him/her. The only way for this to be resolved is for your father to bond with the dog and show that he is someone he/she can trust and be his or herself around him.

    That's all. : ) Good luck!

  • If you hold the dog and try to calm him down when he growls at your dad you are just reinforcing the behavior. The next time he growls say shush and move him away from you. He will learn very quickly that is not what you want. You dad should never stare him down just ignore him. Take your dad and the dog on walks.

  • I think the dog is just scared for some reason and is defending itself . I think your dad should try to say nice phrases, give the dog treats so the puppy can get a little bit more comfortable with him and well even though it may take a while and it will at the end it might be worth it so give a try and i hope this works ... well biie

  • Check this WEBSITE out Plz : http://www.dogtraintips.com/stop-dog-growling/

    all so it may be an instinct. Your dog is probably very protective which is a good thing but not to the Family Member's.

    Hope THIS HELP'S :)

  • Dogs can tell if a person has beaten fellow dogs. your dad is most likley an animal abuser. sorry to answer your question with another question, but have you seen your dad torture small animals when you were young?

  • Could be he has been mistreated by a man at one time or another. Don't give up give him some time. Maybe Dad should have a little paticence with him. Hand him a treat and some nice words in a not so gruff voice

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