© 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Anything a dog could misconstrue as attention for doing the right thing? If your family member steals from you, then you have an obligation to cut them out of your life. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 3847 on r2-app-0773ec80fdfdd8ba3 at 2021-01-11 00:18:00.472149+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. When he first met him, it was kind of cute how he growled and got all tough- he was so little and here he was acting like he was gonna protect us from Uncle. Instead, here are some tips on affording veterinary care and here is a list of organizations that can provide assistance. [RIP] – Memorial posts for departed pets. Rendered by PID 3847 on r2-app-0773ec80fdfdd8ba3 at 2021-01-11 00:18:00.472149+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. single. It's not unusual for a dog to get more attached to one family member than another. Be respectful. But "dog people" are annoying af. Its only about 6/8 times a year when we all gather at my folks house, so it isn't a huge issue. Even with the windows rolled down. This is more common among guardian breeds, such as Rottweilers. I agree with /u/Amerlan. That could be your issue: by treating the dog as cute when he growled, therefore subsequently rewarding him for growling at your uncle. I'm not saying this in a mean way. Yeah, its not a huge issue, but I was hoping there was some reasonable explanation. Toxic family members have the advantage of gaining access to your financial information. [–]Two_for_joyThree terrier mutts 12 points13 points14 points 5 years ago (0 children). You’re as… These dogs were good with the people in the home, but there was no way for an extended family member to be safe in the home with these dogs being loose. My family is the one of the most evil I know about. I've accidentally done it with my dogs too and now that I've recognized that I've had to back track to solve the problem. Something about me just pissed Fraggle off. Observe your dog's behavior. He would throw a fit every time he saw a 7up machine. Users are more likely to accept criticism when it is delivered with understanding and compassion. Our friend is over 6ft with dreadlocks below his knees and our dog wasn't a fan. If your dog simply growls or barks at one family member, the answer is probably yes. I was amazed and had no idea why. My husband is awesome with dogs, even the really mean ones, and he can only barely keep our dog in line. Beards can also be a huge problem for some otherwise very well behaved dogs. Q. Advice on this forum is absolutely not a substitute for professional advice from a certified behaviorist, trainer, lawyer, or medical professional. The [Fluff] tag cannot be used to post ordinary dog pictures. I'm pretty sure now that y'all did something to encourage it. Multiple tags are fine. Well, that’s one of the first results that comes up when you search “people that don’t like dogs”. This is the number of comments. [Fluff] – Stories, lighthearted discussion, or feel-good web page links. (Thankfully he didn't get close!) If this is only once or twice a year it might not be worth making a big deal out of, but you do need a better solution to make the dog comfortable. /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. Tags go in the title of posts and must be surrounded by [square brackets]. It's the same for canines: Not all dogs like all other dogs. [Breed] What breed to choose for a trauma patient? So I think zuzi summed it up best, "Or, dogs are weird and hate some people (or other dogs) for no reason just like us. That's the closest to a good explanation I've heard. Is there anything about your uncle that differs from the rest of the family? I hate living with one for the same exact reasons you mentioned. Toxic family members cause a lot of stress on you. Here’s the problem with Craig’s logic: It was logical. and join one of thousands of communities. Glasses, hat, height? She barks and chases people down the … They make no sense. and "What breeds are right for me? I’m hoping to get her a doggie playmate so she won’t do those things anymore.” This plan is like walking across a freeway blindfolded. This has been going on for months now, George (my dog) is completely fine with anyone in the house except for my Dad - for some reason, so long as my dad is sat down on the couch and my dog sees him, he will run right up onto the couch and just stare him down (sometimes even shaking), before he begins to growl. Wethought she just might need some time to get used to him, but there is no sign of her warming up. [–]thekennytheykilled[S] 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). Speaking of family, a toxic sibling can become even more toxic if they're being egged on by your parents. I love my dog, probably more than I love most of my actual human family. “My dog drives me crazy. He is starting to get better. The dog is around about 4 years old and is a Jack Russel/Yorkie breed. [Breeds] – "What breed is my dog?" ": Include the responses to these questions if you want to know what breed is right for you. It could be that you have reinforced the behavior with people laughing, or with happy tones, when he was a puppy doing the behavior. It didn't break skin, but gave him a bruise. But another part of me says it doesn't really matter why that happens: what does matter is to keep everyone safe, keep your dog and uncle separated. But do you know what dogs hate more than baths? Links are submitted by members of the Fark community. In fact, due to this temperament, it is not at all strange for a family to raise a Labrador pup as a one-person dog for the child. It turns out that many dog owners tend to overwash their dogs, which can deplete their skin and fur of their natural, moisturizing oils. When I told my parents about being group-raped a few times as a kid, they went silent and 5 minutes afterwards they started to talk about something else they thought so funny they laughed. I also worked with an abused pit bull. When in doubt, go to the vet. My dog has been barking and growling at my uncle since he was a little puppy (5/6 months old) He's almost two now(ma dawg), and every time we've been to a family gathering he growls at my uncle. She and I have become very close, but she either ignores or avoids my husband. Message the moderators if you suspect a troll. She also chased me to the car several times and wouldn't take any treats from me. I was over at said friend's house, no matter what I did. The best thing to do is spend at least 30 minutes of focused, one-on-one time with your dog every day. Apply for Care Credit, a credit line specifically for medical needs. Could you also think of the first time your Uncle met your dog when they were a puppy? [–]thekennytheykilled[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (3 children), I wish it was some distinguishable feature that I could pin it on. No duh. "What breeds are right for me? Some exceptions may be granted to posts with a PSA quality. Face-Palm indeed! Until Spenser. A brief description of the available tags is below. Except Fraggle. I am a dog person. Years later, at a neighbor's, he got agitated and growled at some man. Op, if your dog's behavior gets worse, I'd suggest getting rid of him. If he really only has a problem with this one person, keep him kenneled. While adult dogs rescued from difficult situations may be the most likely to over-bond to one individual in a new home, this can also happen with dogs brought into the home as puppies, particularly if one family member assumes most or all of the puppy raising duties. Now two years into a project to train dogs to go into an MRI — fully awake — so that we can better understand how their brains work, I believe the answer is: Yes, dogs miss us when we’re … Google "affordable vet care" or "low cost vet care" in your area. The folks over at r/dogtraining would probably have some great insight, and ideas, to help! Part of me says that dogs are good at reading humans, and if you're not that fond of your uncle for some reason, your dog knows it. You’ll likely be able to solve the problem over time (and with training and desensitization), because the dog hasn’t felt that he needs to escalate. I hate my dog. The appropriate way to use multiple tags is to list them separately, [Breeds][Fluff], [Link][News], etc. And at family gatherings, with all the chaos, you're not going to be able to micro manage the dog. i hate all pets but i hate dogs the most. [–]mahmcn 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (4 children). I honestly don’t know where the phobia came from, but what I do know is that he was terrified, and it was getting to the point that he wouldn’t go on family walks, ride his bike around the neighborhood, or visit family members with dogs. For clarity, the car he spent Christmas afternoon in is a VW van, plenty of room, food & water etc. What can we do to help ease the tension? In one such situation, 2 big dogs bonded to the owners, but had no social contact with anyone else. Nothing works. [Vent] – Angry or emotionally charged posts. [help] When my dogs sniff the same spot, one ends up peeing on the head of the other. Posts requesting financial assistance will be automatically removed. [–]lizzyborden42 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (3 children). If one of your family members has a substance use problem, it can be difficult to know how to help support them through their journey to getting well. So our family dachshund (3 months) is a cuddly and loving dog (if a little feisty) he loves anyone and this includes strangers. The other dogs that are there (1 or 2 usually) have no problem with Uncle. This Thanksgiving, he nipped Uncle on the back of the leg when he was just standing talking to my Dad. This happens for no reason, and as much as my Dad tries to ignore him, the dog only gets angrier it seems. We never figured out why and I've had zero problems with dogs since. [–]_zuzi_ 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago* (0 children). I really loathe dog park trips because I know it's likely at least one asshole is gonna try to talk to me/talk me into things I don't give a fuck about. We laughed and probably picked him up started petting him and talking all lovely to try to calm him. Uncle has tried the super submissive non aggressive approach, and offered treats, with no results. There are multiple reasons that a dog may exhibit aggression toward family members. [–]Sixpupsup 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago* (0 children), I had a dog that apparently had issues with smokers. Please consider pet insurance or set aside a small amount of money every month for future veterinary expenses. face palm Now I do everything in my power to be mindful of when and how and why I'm interacting with him. Check if your local humane society offers a low-cost clinic. I was standing there talking to my trainer once and we both looked down and Fraggle was calmly biting my leg. This time should be spent doing something active such as playing fetch or tug, having a training session, or trying a new sport such as agility or flyball where you and your dog can work together as a team. Do not partake in a thread if you have nothing helpful to contribute. Pictures are only allowed in approved, themed picture threads (such as Photo Friday). As one expert explained about a dog taking a dislike to someone or something: “Dogs may be infinitely pure and good, but they can also be colossal weirdos and rather particular. Health and behavior questions: It may be helpful to include this information if you're posting a health or behavior question about your dog(s), but is not required. The only thing we could think of was that maybe the smell of my dogs on my clothing was something he didn't like. Both of those people were smokers. [Fluff] I unintentionally taught my dog to turn on the tea kettle, [Discussion] Handicapped German Shepherd passed, looking to gift her wheelchair to anyone who may need it. She was basically dumped on us by a family member about 5 years ago. [Help]My dog dislikes ONE person in our extended family for no apparent reason. [–]TwzlGolden Retrievers 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). Toxic family members can cause a lot of stress when they show the signs your family doesn’t care about you (signs 1-4 below). A few times Uncle has shown up and Dog didn't notice, but soon as he did, he went into - raised hair between shoulders growling and barking at him- mode. I go because the dog likes it though. Could there have been anything that could have caused him to not like him (accidentally stepping on a tail, a loud entrance, woke puppy up suddenly etc). Too freakin' MANY baths, that's what. I am wondering if there is anything we can do to correct this? But he HATES one family member. He's left with no choice but to grab a pillow and chase him into his kennel (sometimes having to hit him with the pillow as he runs straight after my Dad and would otherwise bite and hold onto him) - no amount of calling the dog or trying to tempt him to get down will do anything, he's completely focused on just attacking him. It's stressful for them. If you have a dog, you probably hate thinking about negative things, such as the signs your dog may be getting dementia. ": For best results, include clear photos of the dog standing from the front and from the side. Use with the [Link] tag when linking to an outside web source. Check out previous trick of the months here. Cars are rarely a comfortable temperature for long stays by a dog, and a kennel inside the house or a room or hallway baby gated off for the dog to be kept separate might make things less stressful for everyone. Some dogs are very strange about what sets them off. Positive reinforcement isn't just for dogs. Think back to when he first starting doing this? Search the subreddit for questions similar to yours. We've tried so much, switching his diet and making sure he knows that we are in charge of him, yet no matter what we try as soon as he sees my dad sat on the couch it's the same thing day in and day out. 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