Why would a normally loving dog suddenly growl or bite only one person when touched? Elvis’ aversion to being touched seems unpredictable and it’s getting worse. It’s being touched only by the young man who has always been loving and kind to him. Elvis seems perfectly happy with other people Read more
Why would a previously friendly dog suddenly become scared of hands and snap when someone tries to touch him?
Jack Russell Chihuahua mix Rollo is scared of hands. Until a couple of years ago he was a friendly little dog who enjoyed gentle petting from most people.
Then something happened. (more…)
Why would a dog bite one person when they approach him, but happily seek affection from the same person later?
It must be very hurtful when your dog picks on you – the dog that you love. This is the case with Cocker Spaniel mix, Freddie and his gentleman owner.
When the man approaches his space to touch him, he bites him.
The man however won’t stop trying.
Flynn
Touch Him and He Growls — Greyhound Guarding His Personal Space
If he’s lying down, Greyhound Chester may growl when they touch him. He attacked their other Greyhound when he suddenly disturbed him. This makes their owners very worried and unhappy.
Yesterday they arrived home from work to find three open wounds on Conor’s neck and back. (more…)
Why does a friendly dog become wary when people simply try to stroke her? A fluffy, cute little dog like young Cockerpoo Florence is a magnet for human hands. Human hands that feel compelled to touch her. Just look at her and you can see why! Like many dogs, she Read more
What if stopping the word “No” actually helped your puppy behave better? Bella is the most adorable, soft, cute, friendly and totally scrumptious Beagle puppy of six months old. She greeted me with lots of jumping up. She jumped up at the counters. Bella jumped at and onto the table. Read more
Why would a previously friendly dog suddenly begin barking and lunging at approaching people and joggers? I met Theo today! Theo is a ten-month-old Cockapoo who lives with another Cockapoo, Otto, who is six years and much more sensible! Theo is a live wire, friendly, affectionate and funny. For some Read more
What if your dog’s biting isn’t about aggression at all, but about feeling overwhelmed by touch? Poppy is a Border Collie with German Shepherd ears. Look at them – and at that face! Just as not all of us like too much fussing, pulling about and excitement, Poppy is a Read more