Bleutoby 5 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Hi guys could do with some help please regarding a few issues with my dog.i have a 3 year old lab x and since my daughter was born over a year ago he has changed all together not the dog i used to know.every time i leave the house for work now he cowers and when i say good bye to him he growlsat meand if he lying in the house and you go bye him he some times growls for no reason.but before my daughter was born well up to the lead up of the birth he bit me one nightand has always bin the same since then bit hasnt bit me again upto date Could some one please advise of what to do.i will not get rid of this dog he is part of my familyand was wondering if it is worth getting him snipped or will that not make a difference because of his age Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 You need better advice than I can give you mate but it sounds like that dog has got some issues and you need them sorted before your little girls is up and about over the next few months! My girl is 3 and she doesn't leave the dogs alone. I trust mine 90% with her but would never leave unattended. I don't think you can ever be too careful with kids and dogs. Atb. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeball 108 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Arnt sure what time problem is mate but I know what I would do if a dog was crowling in my house where my kids were. Get it a kennel if that's not a option get rid. That's just what I'd do its your dog and your daughter. Your kids defenceless and relies on you to keep her safe and with a fooking big growling dog you ain't doing that. Atb with it hope all comes well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 You need a very good behaviourist to help solve this dog's issues. He is obviously very stressed and troubled, and before anyone else says get rid of it, try and see it from the dog's point of view: his whole world has changed dramatically. There is probably a lot of stress in the house which the dog doesn't know how to cope with. Do you actually know what goes on in your house when you are not there? Was the birth difficult? Is your wife continually worried that the dog may do something? Was she starting to worry before the birth? Is the dog kept away from the baby at all times? He could be jealous if he has not been kept integrated into the family in a sensible and safe way. These and loads of other questions will need answers and advice from someone who is very competent in their field. Personally, I'd contact Jim Greenwood: he is a lurcher man and dog behaviourist and works closely with dog charities who rehabilitate all types of dogs. He is the best I know of. Contact him on: http://www.jandjgreenwood.co.uk/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hutch6 550 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Hi Blueboy, As Skycat has said it will be down to the daily activity int he household that he is reacting to and you can't start writing a detailed account on here, it's best to get in someone who is a behaviourist. If you were nearer I'd happliy come and have a look see to see what's going on. My recommendation would be a APDT trainer as the issue is happening in the house and is within a family environment i.e where the dog is a pet. There are a few in your area here: http://www.apdt.co.uk/dog-owners/local-dog-trainers/staffordshire They should spend a few hours in the house with you asking you what, where and when etc and see what goes on and how the dog reacts to things. You say the dog bit you before the birth so something has been bothering the dog for a while and it is now escalating to other areas. The dog's body language will tell you exactly what is bothering him, the growl is a further warning and the bite is the "I am left with no choice now" warning. Get a pro in from where i have suggested and you will get full support from them ongoing. I'd be interested to hear exactly what went on when the dog bit you. Where was the dog, what was it doing prior to the bite i.e. eating, chewing, near its bed and if anything in the house had changed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleutoby 5 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Ok thankyou for your replies.i will ring this gentlemen and see what he says. That's why I'm worried because of my daughters sake.he won't even let my little girl go near him with him moving or something.nothing has changed really apart from my daughter being born Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casso 1,264 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 There is an underlying emotional issue going on in the house , is the dog attracted to a certain member of the household??a close bond with your wife or something, whatever it is i would get him out expressing emotion through drive, play or long walk together, drive is a dogs way of expressing emotion, his own, yours or whatever is going on in his environment whatever you do , do not listen to anyone who preaches dominance as an answer to your problems, dominance suppresses energy through fear , you need that dog expressing itself,,energy withheld is stored as fear and by far the biggest causes of bites is fear, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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