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Originally Posted by casenh  I have a huge problem. I have an old, grouchy woman that lives beside me. Lately if I'm outside with Tank (my 12 week old male puppy), he growles and barks at her. Usually I would just ask the woman to come over and meet my puppy so he could know there is nothing wrong with her. I know this lady would never think of coming and petting Tank. She let the nabourhood know that I had purchased a rottweiler puppy and she wasn't happy with it.
She sniker and stares at Tank when outside, it's very understandable why Tank doesn't like her, especially at his young age. I also have a 5 year old boy who is very scared of her too, she just gives off a bad vibe (sorry getting off of the subject).
She is out to cause trouble for me, because it is very knowen she doesn't like me. For example when I first got my lap dog and he would whine outside she threatened to call animal control. I told her to go ahead because I had all her shots and proof from the vets. How do I get Tank to stop growling at her. I know if Tank keeps it up she is going to try and cause trouble by calling animal control or something on me. I also have all of Tanks shots and vet visit doc but don't need the trouble of animal control already. I live in a small town and our dog catcher/animal control is know to be very hard on big dog (rotty, pitt bulls. and german sheperds). Please HELP befor trouble comes my way!!! |
Well, the first thing you need to do is not put your pup into the position of her giving him a case of the woolie bullies. He's likely responding to her hard stares and posturing as a threat, and so, his feelings will be reinforced over time if you do not redirect him and give him a happier, safer behavior to perform. (redirect, get his attention OFF her and onto you, then ask for a sit or down and reward him) Try using the other side of the yard to do his business so you can avoid confrontations with the woman. Take lots of tasty treats outside with you so you can easily redirect him and maintain his attention on you.
Document EVERY encounter with this woman. You may need this later.
Look for another place to live. Mean people suck.