father figure
my husband passed away a couple of years ago, and my oes has now the idea that he is the head of the household. He has to protect everyone. He doesn't like it when I tell him that I am the boss and he can relax and not have to be on guard duty all the time. If someone, even people he knows very well, come into the house, he stands guard over me and won't let anyone near me. HELP! I love my Gus, but he is becoming a hand full. We have 2 almost new puppies (he even over protects them). There doesn't seem to be any jealously anymore. He has accepted them as part of the family. Gus even won't let my son's girlfriend near him. He growls at her if she goes to sit next to my son. Any suggestions on how to handle this. All help will be greaty appreciated. Thanks |
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| I'm gonna kinda throw something out there to see if it sticks, but, in order for you to take over the alpha role, he's going to need to see you in that role.
Have you considered taking him for a "refresher" obediance class? |
| This link just got posted in another behavior string today.
http://sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library/alpha.htm I think it is quite good -- I like the 'nothing for free' attitude. Also it doesn't involve some of the more physically aggressive responses that seem to just rile up (my) OES. You might want to institute it in your actions for a few weeks. As another example, have your son's girlfriend do some playing/training. I would bet if she spent a few minutes a day of games -- sit, down, stay--for a great treat, both she and the dog would be more comfortable together. |
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