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For those of you who missed my post earlier...
there was an incident this morning between MoJo & Hailey. She was trying to wake me up, and he growled & snapped at her, broke the skin on her cheek (not serious). I scolded him & put him outside for the day.
For those of you who don't remember, he had issues with his previous owner, Holly, when the other dogs were seeking attention, he would growl/snarl. This is exactly what he's been doing with me. He growls/snarls at Harley, the cats & Hailey when he's sleeping near me & they approach. I don't think she woke him up & startled him, I think he was "guarding a resource" ie me.
I've been thinking all day about what to do....still undecided. I talked to Shawn & he's very understanding & supportive of what ever I decide. I just can't seem to decide. I honestly think I might be able to work him through this, but I'm not sure he should be in a home with young children. He is my responsibility, but so is my daughters safety. I DO NOT think he would viciously attack anyone, but still.....
I contacted an area trainer whose opinion I trust, and after I gave her all the facts, she felt it was putting my daughter at risk to keep him. **She never did meet him, mind you. This is over the phone**
I know that for now, he's going to be outside a lot more.
I was half afraid to post this, I do not want a flame war started here. But as a member of this forum, I can't imagine getting through this without thoughts and advice from the people I trust.
there was an incident this morning between MoJo & Hailey. She was trying to wake me up, and he growled & snapped at her, broke the skin on her cheek (not serious). I scolded him & put him outside for the day.
For those of you who don't remember, he had issues with his previous owner, Holly, when the other dogs were seeking attention, he would growl/snarl. This is exactly what he's been doing with me. He growls/snarls at Harley, the cats & Hailey when he's sleeping near me & they approach. I don't think she woke him up & startled him, I think he was "guarding a resource" ie me.
I've been thinking all day about what to do....still undecided. I talked to Shawn & he's very understanding & supportive of what ever I decide. I just can't seem to decide. I honestly think I might be able to work him through this, but I'm not sure he should be in a home with young children. He is my responsibility, but so is my daughters safety. I DO NOT think he would viciously attack anyone, but still.....
I contacted an area trainer whose opinion I trust, and after I gave her all the facts, she felt it was putting my daughter at risk to keep him. **She never did meet him, mind you. This is over the phone**
I know that for now, he's going to be outside a lot more.
I was half afraid to post this, I do not want a flame war started here. But as a member of this forum, I can't imagine getting through this without thoughts and advice from the people I trust.