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  • Sometimes when dogs are abused physically, them become extremely attached to their owners if fear that the owner might become abused, or the dog itself. My friends dog hates me. He's a fine breed but he is too overprotective with his owner. Could also be instinctial purposes.
  • They are natural "protectors". He/she loves you!
  • Sometimes its genetically bred into the particular breed but in my case..they love me and I am the center of their world..also..the giver of food..Gotta protect me ..LOL
  • What breed of dog is it? A lot of dogs are naturally protective. I have the same problem with my catahoula. He is extremely protective and territorial. Before I really got a handle on him, he was prone to biting my friends when they hugged me or moved quickly towards me. He's not aggressive, he's just looking out for my safety. However, it still isn't acceptable. Here's how I got my dog used to strangers. He's still protective, but he no longer nips, jumps or bites. I asked an old friend that my dog hadn't met yet to meet me at a local park. We started at 100 yards away. As he walked towards me, I told my dog "no" when he exhibited undesirable behavior (growling or barking at my friend). I then instructed him to sit and be quiet. When he did this I showered him in praise and gave him treats. Then I had my friend move forward another ten yards, etc, etc until he was standing in front of me and my dog. I told my dog in a very happy voice "This is dan! say hi to dan!" My dog recognizes that this man is not a threat, and he starts to wag his tail. If he is still unsure, I put one hand on Dan, one of the dog and say lots of things in very "happy" voices. Dogs are often more apt to accept that they like a person as long as you show your dog how much YOU like the person. This helps your dog to learn that people are NOT always threats, and often times are someone they'd actually like. Once my dog calmed down, he saw that if he was nice to people they gave him lots of love and scratchies. Always make sure visitors and friends know the basics of meeting a dog. They should always let the dog smell them first, and they should NEVER lean down over the dog. (kneeling or crouching are preferable). Leaning over a dog is very rude in the doggy world, and dogs often think the person is trying to be threatening.
  • With alot of small breed dogs such as yours it's a fear response or a behavior problem ie he thinks you are his possession. The odds of him actually protecting you from anything other than a small child or small animal are unlikely.
  • Because he is your pack leader,and it beleive you belong to him...no other reason.. Be you..i will asap take over the leadership role,before your dog hurt someone and than you will blame the innocent animal and your vet will put it to sleep... If you believe it is not true,find the dog a new home..

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