flipbull 1,139 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I was coming back into the house last night after taking my pup out for a walk with my sons mates Whippet. There was a work van parked outside my house next thing 1 of the 2 fella's in the van asks me if my dog had caught anything? I explained that he is only a pup (He will be 5 months old a week today), so after talking to him for about 5-10 mins he was praising my pup and says can I come come round and see him? So I says no problem. So he gets out the drivers side and walks round, my pup was sitting at my heel, as soon as he got round in sight of the pup, he started growling at him and the fella takes a step back but I could see the pup wasn't comfortable with him being there, but remained at my heel, pup was looking up at me then looking at him with a shady look. Anyway this fella was a hunting man, and carried the conversation on for about 20 mins until 1 of his work mates shouted him from further up the road then the conversation ended. When the pup is in my car and anyone approaches he will bark and growl to. A couple of days ago a young girl approached us, she was carrying a big bag of toilet rolls, he growled at her to. If anyone comes into the house he is the total opposite and will welcome them with a wagging tail. Just wanted to know peoples views on this. He is 5/8th 3/8th BullxGrey Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 What is his body language like ........ Quote Link to post
leethedog 3,071 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Many dogs don't like strangers as I think you would be well aware of if it were one of my dogs I'd be happy just a warning growl is good as long as for isn't towards a member of the dogs family or some one the dog knows well or over food 2 Quote Link to post
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 my bull x does it but only when i am with her its like she protecting me 2 Quote Link to post
slip lead 862 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just correct him when needed, but dogs can pick up on things and body language. Quote Link to post
flipbull 1,139 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 What is his body language like ........ Couldn't really say Socks mate but as I said the fella was a hunting man and said his eyes have glazed over. The pup just stayed by my side, he went from sitting to standing when he approached. Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 That's what I mean was he standing straight up ears erect tail up ... Or head down ears back tail low etc ...... Quote Link to post
slip lead 862 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 That sound like pure aggression not nervousness using that exspression Quote Link to post
flipbull 1,139 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Many dogs don't like strangers as I think you would be well aware of if it were one of my dogs I'd be happy just a warning growl is good as long as for isn't towards a member of the dogs family or some one the dog knows well or over food He has growled when my son has approached the car but once my son is in the car just wants to lick him and a bit of attention. He is brillant with anyone in the house when it comes to his food mate. The fella who I was talking to says I should be happy with him doing it, he is just being protective. He does follow me all over the house and even when he is eating if I walk out the kitchen he will bring a piece of his food with him to where I am going the little f*cker. Quote Link to post
leethedog 3,071 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I had a bullxrussell that would stand to attention and show its teeth at strangers but when told to back down with an OI he would melt just needs controlling Quote Link to post
slip lead 862 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Dogs with a guarding instinct can be beneficial but need far more observations. Quote Link to post
flipbull 1,139 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 That's what I mean was he standing straight up ears erect tail up ... Or head down ears back tail low etc ...... When he went from sitting to standing his ears went up but I didn't really see what his tail done. When fella stepped back he sat back down by my heel, and as I say looked at me as if to say am not to keen on him, then looked at him and by then his ears had lowered. That's the best I can explain it, I will keep my eye on him more the next time, probaby tonight. Don't really take him out much of a daytime to many d*ckheads out with their dogs they have no control over, which winds me up. Quote Link to post
bird 9,970 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 That's what I mean was he standing straight up ears erect tail up ... Or head down ears back tail low etc ...... When he went from sitting to standing his ears went up but I didn't really see what his tail done. When fella stepped back he sat back down by my heel, and as I say looked at me as if to say am not to keen on him, then looked at him and by then his ears had lowered. That's the best I can explain it, I will keep my eye on him more the next time, probaby tonight. Don't really take him out much of a daytime to many d*ckheads out with their dogs they have no control over, which winds me up. if it was me, I would nip that in the bud,? they could come a time when the dog older bigger + more confident and use his teeth if he feels he as to, and could be on somebody you don't want him to . After all lurcher is a hunting dog , not a guard dog, ok its nice if your dog guards the car or house , but deff would not encourage it. both my dogs are soft as shit both like people and ok with other dogs , but I did have a kelpie x once that was vicous twat would bite anybody if they came by me or attack another dog , it went for my son the one day , that was the end of her . keep them soft with people + dogs, but full on for game, there job 2 Quote Link to post
dogmad riley 1,347 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 My old lurcher used to do it if anyone she didn't know went near me or the misses. Also used to do it to people in hoodies or Muslim vails. Don't know if she would have bit anyone never gave her the chance Quote Link to post
matt1979 766 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sounds like guarding behaviour to me whether you or the space ie car. Had a few guarding breed dogs and i find they need a lot more socialisation than many other dogs if they are too grow up stable. Ask your yourself what you do when he displays this behaviour because it is only likely I get stronger as he gets older. Personally I would be correcting it firmly but calmly if your confident that he is guarding as I can't see a lot of benefits in a running dog and plenty of downsides. I have one here now that will guard naturally, I allow one bark generally and make it known that is enough she has got the message over the years. If I am honest it's a pain in the arse and not a trait I enjoy in a dog, but there are benefits on occasions. There might be prays about but getting dogs out in different situations and socialising especially if they are showing signs of nerves or aggression is important atb Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.