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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 ![]() ![]() |
Let sleeping dogs lie. It's not so much a behaviour issue really, just leave dogs alone when they want to chill. I don't think he's trying to rule the roost so to speak because he would do it all the time and try to assert his authority elsewhere if so.
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
I Instill that in the kids already, but when his laid next to them, well more towards me and they just reach over to stroke him, a small growl I can understand, it's his way of saying not now.
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 ![]() ![]() |
If you think it is not a case of the kids disturbing him, then deliver swift discipline such as an assertive no and a smack on the backside. Dogs are amazingly clever and will soon learn what they should and shouldn't do.
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
There's a train of thought, that if I discipline him for growling, then he could associate kids with telling off, they say if he does, then call him, get his mind on something else, he'll forget the kids have made him growl |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 ![]() ![]() |
I guess you will have to go with the flow and see. Every dog is different and he's still a pup with lots of learning to do. Patience Luke, patience |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2007 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sounds like guarding behaviour - possibly a scrap of food dropped under the seat which he was claiming for his own and guarding? I've seen our dog (now departed) sit in a footwell and guard a scrap of food under the seat where she couldn't reach it. She would let us take food from her no problem, but woe betide any other dog which tried the same thing! |
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gingerlord Member Since: 21 Dec 2011 Location: Cheshire Posts: 222 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you think its dominance then get the kids to do everything, feeding him, letting him out and he'll soon learn. Possibly could be in a bit of pain at his age with growing pains combined with a walk. |
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Reeventu Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 237 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sorry ' Doctor ' but NEVER hit a dog, nothing to do with being inhuman just sensible.
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gingerlord Member Since: 21 Dec 2011 Location: Cheshire Posts: 222 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Also if he's in the footwell and you're leaning down to pat him, its going to be crowding his space and if he's not 100% for any reason then you'll get a reaction.
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
I think it could be a good idea to get the kids to do more, feeds, letting him in and out and make sure they leave him alone when his laid down
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Craigius Member Since: 08 Jul 2014 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 112 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Nick
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wurzel153 Member Since: 18 Dec 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 301 ![]() ![]() |
As suggested get the child to feed the dog. My springer kept growling at my 2 year old son. If the dog growled I would say 'treats' and then the child would feed him some tripe. Stopped growling after 2 days, dogs learn quick. |
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wizking Member Since: 18 Mar 2010 Location: Around Posts: 1848 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 ![]() ![]() |
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