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Dog Snarls

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  • 06-11-2008 10:47pm
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    eire2go
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭


    I have a rescue dog, vet says he's about 18 months cross between jack russell and staffordshire terrier. He's a really pleasent quite playful dog with our 2 kids aged 7 and 9. He's obedient and easy to train. However, when the kids bring friends around he snarls at them particularly boys. He has snapped at one boy- not serious but gave him a fright. Now we have to put him out back whenever we have visitors cos I'm concerned. I don't think its a dominent thing, we've followed all the rules for preventing that. I think its anxiery as the kids don't have to do anything to him to bring on the reaction, it's like he gets that way immediately he smells them nearby. no problem with adults.

    Really worried, can anyone help or will I have to get him put down.
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    kazza23
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    Sounds like he may have been mistreated by young boys maybe. I suggest contacting a dog behaviourist to get professional advice.

    Good luck.


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    EGAR
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    eire2go wrote: »
    I have a rescue dog, vet says he's about 18 months cross between jack russell and staffordshire terrier. He's a really pleasent quite playful dog with our 2 kids aged 7 and 9. He's obedient and easy to train. However, when the kids bring friends around he snarls at them particularly boys. He has snapped at one boy- not serious but gave him a fright. Now we have to put him out back whenever we have visitors cos I'm concerned. I don't think its a dominent thing, we've followed all the rules for preventing that. I think its anxiery as the kids don't have to do anything to him to bring on the reaction, it's like he gets that way immediately he smells them nearby. no problem with adults.

    Really worried, can anyone help or will I have to get him put down.

    Contact the rescue you got him from. They need to provide you with backup. Get the dog assessed and trained. He is only 18 months. Where in the country are you?


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    NeoRox
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    kazza23 wrote: »
    Sounds like he may have been mistreated by young boys maybe. I suggest contacting a dog behaviourist to get professional advice.

    Good luck.

    I would agree with this, we had a labrador who hated blond kids and only blond kids. Turns out that some cousins of mine (who had blond hair obviously) hit the dog when she was a puppy when no one was around and the dog never forgave them.


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    OP I think putting him out the back is a step backwards tbh.

    Besides what EGAR suggests (and I'll always bow to her superior knowledge) the dogs needs to socialise with both animals and humans at this stage of its developement.


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    eire2go
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    Ta for the feedback guys, I'm looking for a trainer now in Dublin west or North. Anyone any ideas. NeoRox did you ever solve the problem or did you just have to live with it.

    Cheers


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    How about taking him to the show centre at the airport on Tuesday nights @ 8pm.

    Its group training and only costs €5-.

    That way you'll both train your dog plus socialise him into the bargain!.


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    NeoRox
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    eire2go wrote: »
    Ta for the feedback guys, I'm looking for a trainer now in Dublin west or North. Anyone any ideas. NeoRox did you ever solve the problem or did you just have to live with it.

    Cheers

    Luckily she was well trained and responded to the fact that she wasn't allowed to snap or growl at them. Once she got older, around three or four she just ignored them.

    Best of luck with yours.


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