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Old November 2nd 07, 01:35 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
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I have a 13 year old dog, that starts to growl when she is trouble.
For instance if she gets into the closed trash can, or pulls food off
a shelf, then we will usually tell Greta, "what is this, bad dog."
lately she has really started growling a lot, and she lunged at my
wife. She didn't bite her or me, but it does look scary, and her
hackles go way up. How do we get her to stop this behavior. She has
always growled when in trouble, but it is getting worse. By the way,
she is about 40 lbs, 13 years old, healthy and active. I had her her
whole life, and only got married 2 years ago (i think she treats my
wife almost as an equal).

Thanks!

Blakesq

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Old November 2nd 07, 03:36 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
Rocky[_2_]
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blakesq said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

She has
always growled when in trouble, but it is getting worse.


What does your vet say? What you've described is common for a
dog getting on in years and experiencing some sort of
discomfort.

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Old November 2nd 07, 06:18 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
Beth In Alaska
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"blakesq" wrote in message
ps.com...
I have a 13 year old dog, that starts to growl when she is trouble.
For instance if she gets into the closed trash can, or pulls food off
a shelf, then we will usually tell Greta, "what is this, bad dog."
lately she has really started growling a lot, and she lunged at my
wife. She didn't bite her or me, but it does look scary, and her
hackles go way up. How do we get her to stop this behavior. She has
always growled when in trouble, but it is getting worse. By the way,
she is about 40 lbs, 13 years old, healthy and active. I had her her
whole life, and only got married 2 years ago (i think she treats my
wife almost as an equal).



apparently she treats your wife as a subservient!!
i think you need a qualified trainer in your home to teach you how to better
manage the dog.


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Old November 2nd 07, 08:12 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
Spot
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A dog this old with a behavior change needs a vet visit. My buddy never
growled at me till he arthritis got bad and he was hurting. As old as she
is I'd take a guess she's in some pain.

Celeste

"blakesq" wrote in message
ps.com...
I have a 13 year old dog, that starts to growl when she is trouble.
For instance if she gets into the closed trash can, or pulls food off
a shelf, then we will usually tell Greta, "what is this, bad dog."
lately she has really started growling a lot, and she lunged at my
wife. She didn't bite her or me, but it does look scary, and her
hackles go way up. How do we get her to stop this behavior. She has
always growled when in trouble, but it is getting worse. By the way,
she is about 40 lbs, 13 years old, healthy and active. I had her her
whole life, and only got married 2 years ago (i think she treats my
wife almost as an equal).

Thanks!

Blakesq



 




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