Mike Gaskins spoke these words of wisdom in
:

I've got a 3 year old miniature dachshund that I'm having an issue
with. She is incredibly aggressive towards strangers, but most of the
time is fine around the family (which given that we rarely have
visitors inside the house, is usually not an issue).

HOWEVER, she tends to get aggressive even with us when food is
involved. I've thrown her the occasional treat for example, and she
seemed disinterested, but when I proceeded to walk by it on the floor
on my way to another room she jumped at my ankle and bit me. Just
last night there was a slightly bloody meat tray in the trash (from
making hamburgers) that she pulled out. I told her "No" and when I
reached down to pick the tray up and put it back in the trash she
snapped and bit my hand. It's strange. When there's no food she's
fine with us and will come sit in our laps watching tv and everything.

I've never seen a dog do this before. Admittedly most of my childhood
dogs growing up were labs which were very well tempered, and my other
dog which stays outside which is a pitbull/lab mix is the calmest dog
in the world (a lot of the neighborhood kids love playing with him -
he's totally non-aggressive).

Any suggestions on the little dachshund?

Thanks.

Mike


She's in control. Take back control. Get help. Take her to dog school so
experienced people can help you. This dog needs dog school. No substitutes.
I'd tell you how to start going about this, but it might get you to find
excuses NOT to go to dog school. While you are at dog school, ask the
teacher about implementing NILIF.

Get thee to dog school before someone gets hurt.