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Greetings All,
My first post here. Not new to dogs. Wife and I have fostered over 55 dogs and puppies in the last few years, though none lately.
Here's the situation...
"D" is a six year old neutered male Chihuahua that lost his human in late December. We are his designated guardians. I promised his "mom" that I would see to his care, either with us or a suitable new home.
Here's the big problem.
D's mom thought it was cute when he snarled at her or her spouse, so for the first six years or so of the little dog's life snarling at humans was perfectly okay.
We have made much progress on this front, but he still snarls at me or my wife from time to time. I am not okay with this behavior. When he snarls I admonish him with a "bad dog"
Also, one thing I like all of "my dogs", fosters included is to be able to roll them on their back and have them be calm/okay with it. D has not made much progress on this front with either my wife or me.
So, please, give it your best shot.
Thanks,
Uncle
My first post here. Not new to dogs. Wife and I have fostered over 55 dogs and puppies in the last few years, though none lately.
Here's the situation...
"D" is a six year old neutered male Chihuahua that lost his human in late December. We are his designated guardians. I promised his "mom" that I would see to his care, either with us or a suitable new home.
Here's the big problem.
D's mom thought it was cute when he snarled at her or her spouse, so for the first six years or so of the little dog's life snarling at humans was perfectly okay.
We have made much progress on this front, but he still snarls at me or my wife from time to time. I am not okay with this behavior. When he snarls I admonish him with a "bad dog"
Also, one thing I like all of "my dogs", fosters included is to be able to roll them on their back and have them be calm/okay with it. D has not made much progress on this front with either my wife or me.
So, please, give it your best shot.
Thanks,
Uncle