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older dog growling at owners
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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older dog growling at owners
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. -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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older dog growling at owners
"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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older dog growling at owners
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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