| aggression while being held
Can someone give me some advice on what to do with this situation. Zeus is always very excited to see people (strangers or friends) The other day someone new came over, he and Zeus got aquainted at the door for about 5min. Then I had to take Zeus out so I was putting his collar on and holding him while this new friend came in, as he went by he pet Zeus, Zeus let him for about 10sec then all of a sudden he growled. I said "Hey" and "no" then he snapped at my friend! Didn't bite him, just snapped??? I quickly took him out and I asked my friend if he would mind if I let him come in the room again. He said no problem so I did and of coarse Zeus was just great licking him and wanting to play! It seems when I was holding him he was more agressive. On our last trip to the vet about 2 mths ago, I got the same reaction while I was holding him and she tried to check his ears and even stomach. He growled at her. She was very wary around him and I know he sensed it. We had to muzzle him :(
He never reacted like that before that time with the vet and now with this friend. Maybe I should just step back at the vet's office and when he meets someone new. He may not want them around me, he's like that with other dogs. Fine until they come around me, then he chases them away. Thanks for any advice you could give.
Brooke  |