Fear
Baring Teeth When Touched: Anxiety Around Being Approached
When the gentleman in particular comes down in the morning, Lennon’s ears go back, he trembles and creeps forward. When the man goes to stroke him, he grumbles and bares his teeth.
Aggression
Growling When Approached or Touched in a Cavapoo
He’s so irresistible and touchable. He attracts human hands wherever he goes. However, he’s not a touchy-feely dog.
If approached when out, people want to touch him. They walk into his space, lean over and put out their big hands towards him. He objects
Aggression
His Dog’s Aversion to Being Touched Upsets the Young Man
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
Aggression
She Objects to Being Touched: Making Handling a Choice
Why does Bailey react when touched, and how can grooming and vet care become cooperative? Bailey is one of those dogs who doesn’t much like being touched unless she’s initiated it. Imposing touching upon her. This is usually when they want to make her do something that she doesn’t want Read more
Aggression
Border Collie Bites When Touched During Times of Stress
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