Growling Doggie
He's doing okay, but my mother in law called Danita yesterday to ask her why he's been barking and growling to everyone. They do not have a lot of experience with dogs, so they could not read his signals very well. From what I was told, he's grolws and barks, but does not bare his upper teeth to anybody and has not shown any aggresive behaviour. I asked them to give him a carboard box in a corner to provide him a safe place and to start feeding him weiners or something yummy, to avoid sudden movements that could scare him and talking to him softly. We know from experience that it takes a few days for doggies to adjust to their new house, but I'd like to give them more tips on how to create a better bond between them, and to be less afraid of him. Any ideas? Thanks!! |
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well I dont know about the few days -----our second OES came to join us almost two weeks ago and the same thing - she barks and growls at everything! She started on day one and I wonder because she was a rescue if maybe she is just trying to protect her new turf?? I dont know but if you find something that works ----please share!  |
| Henry barked at me all the time when he came home. He barked like a maniac when I cleaned up poo, or vacumed, or did anything strange. I think it was his way of saying, "Hey, I am uncomfortable and I don't understand you." I thought I would never be able to vacum again! I think it just takes time with new adult dogs who aren't familiar with the routine and don't have another dog to look to for instructions. Please tell your in-laws to ignore it -- you don't want to reward unwanted behavior with too much attention or else the dog will learn that barking equals lots of attention. They should be calm but not too reactive, maybe just a calm voiced reassurance but not a lot of petting or r unning to his side. And of course no punishment. |
| If they aren't too familiar with dogs, are they standing at full height over him? If everyone is standing up straight looking down at him, he could feel overwhelmed that everyone is so much bigger. |
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