My Sheepdog isn't friendly

I'm a first time owner.I read that they're very friendly.My "Barney" is a watch dog and doesn't welcome any one he don't know.He will bite if I don't put him away.He only likes three of us.It's good that he watches the house.But I can't have visitors.Can you make a dog friendly like him? :D
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chrissysweety:

There are lots of helpful people on the forum, and we'd love to help you through this. First, we're going to need a little bit more information:

1. How old is Barney?
2. Do you know Barney's history (has he always been this way, new behaviour, rescue with unknown history, etc....)
3. Does he react the same way with people outside the home, or is it only when he's inside?
4. How does he react with other dogs/animals?
5. Does Barney have any medical issues (that you know of)?

With this information, some of the trainers in the group, as well as those who have worked with "trouble" dogs and rescues will be able to provide you with more accurate advice and suggestions.
ok my sweet boy who everyone loves pushed me to the limit .i went to take him for a ride which he loves and take him to a nice shopping village,i open the door and tryed to pull him out and would not move yes it is hot outside but when he got his collar off from pulling him he growl at me when i went to put it on him,, hum a bite scary, so i got mad got in the car and drove around the block all the time telling him how mad i was ok a bit of yelling then whent back and parked again opened the door and he know i was mad and called him out yes he got out of the car right away ,,did i handle that right? dummy he didn;t know we were going to a doggie bakery and toy store!! i think he tought he was going back to the vets which we need to do on tues for xrays can't what for that any ideas
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