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Originally Posted by Nishasmom  I have been doing training classes since we got our dog. She is well behaved, and obedient (except for the high-value guarding). Here's the deal...1st day home, I gave my 7 wk old puppy a sausage thing from the pet store. I randomly went to pet her and BAM she tried to attack me!!! A 7 pound attack dog  (she was even protective of poo she was eating!). Anyways, my first reaction was to flip her over and hold her like that until she stopped growling. I then (shaking) called my trainer...her advice dont let her have stuff like that anymore  . We didn't listen, but instead let her eat stuff out of our hands ect. She has gotten way better.
When I found this site, most recommended letting her be alone in her crate  . I did that for a while, but recently spoke with my breeder about it. She said to keep working with her on it. (none of her dogs have it {which I don't believe}). I can pet my dog, walk by her, talk to her, ect. when she is eating. BUT if I spend a lot of time petting her, she gets angry. So...what if she was chewing on something in the yard and my kid (if I had one) went up and laid on her (as kids do)? I want my dog to be "kid proof" is this possible?? Or is there no hope, my dog can never be trusted w/ high value items. I would do anything it takes to break her of this...any advice??? |
She should NOT be allowed to have such items unless she is crated. There is no reason to risk it. I also don't see the reason why you have to pet her when she has these items? Can't you leave her alone?
Also, children need to be taught how to interact with dogs. IF you had a child, there's no reason for the child to be around the dog unsupervised. If you are all outside playing, there is no reason for the dog to be chewing a bone. The child should be taught to NEVER, EVER lay on the dog. Period.