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Behavior, Housebreaking, Obedience / Re: Maggie May's Mommie needs some advice re:growling and attachment
« on: November 05, 2008, 09:36:57 am »
Hi Kelly,
I'm Maggies old aunt. Although I don't have great advice, and probably do things differently than a lot of people would recommend....h ere is what I know.
First of all, Maggie was obsessed with Wes. When Wes got home, it was play time. She got to do everything that she wasn't allowed to do during the day with mom. She would get out of control with Wes as well, running around and jumping, shaking and even peeing a bit. Everyone's suggestion to ignore her is perfect, as this is what I had to do when I got there as well, and it worked.
As for the growling....sh e has NEVER bitten anyone. She did growl at Stacy a few times if Stacy told her to get off the sofa, or get out of a room....but Stacy had no fear of her, and corrected her.
I too had problems with my own dog (Angus) growling at me, and finally...I put on a sweatshirt, oven mitts, and went after him! When she growls and you back up, she wins. As did Angus. So the growling got worse, louder, more frequent. Once I put something on my arms and oven mitts on my hands, and I let him know that I had no fear, the growling got better. (I now use oven mitts with her cat because it is the devil and stalks me ) Its been many many months since he has growled at me. You just need to show her who's boss, so cover up your hands, and take her toys. Then you won't be scared, and she will learn you get what you want.
Dont know if that is good advice or bad advice, but it's the only advice I have. It worked wonders with Angus, hopefully if you try it, it works for you too.
Nicki
I'm Maggies old aunt. Although I don't have great advice, and probably do things differently than a lot of people would recommend....h ere is what I know.
First of all, Maggie was obsessed with Wes. When Wes got home, it was play time. She got to do everything that she wasn't allowed to do during the day with mom. She would get out of control with Wes as well, running around and jumping, shaking and even peeing a bit. Everyone's suggestion to ignore her is perfect, as this is what I had to do when I got there as well, and it worked.
As for the growling....sh e has NEVER bitten anyone. She did growl at Stacy a few times if Stacy told her to get off the sofa, or get out of a room....but Stacy had no fear of her, and corrected her.
I too had problems with my own dog (Angus) growling at me, and finally...I put on a sweatshirt, oven mitts, and went after him! When she growls and you back up, she wins. As did Angus. So the growling got worse, louder, more frequent. Once I put something on my arms and oven mitts on my hands, and I let him know that I had no fear, the growling got better. (I now use oven mitts with her cat because it is the devil and stalks me ) Its been many many months since he has growled at me. You just need to show her who's boss, so cover up your hands, and take her toys. Then you won't be scared, and she will learn you get what you want.
Dont know if that is good advice or bad advice, but it's the only advice I have. It worked wonders with Angus, hopefully if you try it, it works for you too.
Nicki