a-bull wrote:That's why I asked if the rescue mentioned any former abuse.
Most people assume abuse when a dog is fearful. Fear can stem from lack of socialization, breeding, temperment, pack order, etc.
If memory serves, this dog was said to have a wonderful, laid-back temperment.
Handler error can also be a reason for "fear" or "snarky" behavior.
hoagiesmomma wrote:a-bull wrote:That's why I asked if the rescue mentioned any former abuse.
Most people assume abuse when a dog is fearful. Fear can stem from lack of socialization, breeding, temperment, pack order, etc.
If memory serves, this dog was said to have a wonderful, laid-back temperment.
Handler error can also be a reason for "fear" or "snarky" behavior.
you're just always trying to stir something up, aren't ya?
I'll kindly take the advice...
and leave your little quips for someone else to deal with.
ps. have a great day.
rockermom wrote:Yes I have had similar issue with Rocky under the bed only not growling but sort of opening his mouth not biting though. But it was enough for me not to want to grab his collar and pull him out. He seemed fearful of getting his collar grabbed. So I would touch his collar and give treat when not under the bed. I would also lure him out from under the bed with a treat rather than reaching under. I kept bedroom doors closed but if he got past me he would run like crazy and get under bed. I went to home depot and bought some (samples) of the cheapest laminate wood flooring I could find and placed it along the bottom of the bed. That was the end of going under the bed.
a-bull wrote:lol . . . "only if he comes out peacefully"---sounds like you're sending in the SWAT team for him.
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