[Link][Discussion] “Excess protein enabled dog domestication during severe Ice Age Winters” / Scientific Reports / 7 Jan 2021, Bernese Adventure Bear & Screaming Search Lab. The beagle didn't acknowledge him or me once in his life, not even after my dog's displays of aggression. (I got him at 4 months old - but he hadn't have a great start in life.). Don't forget, we're a part of the family too! [Help]My dog dislikes ONE person in our extended family for no apparent reason. The best thing to do is spend at least 30 minutes of focused, one-on-one time with your dog every day. 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. (self.dogs), submitted 5 years ago by thekennytheykilled. they are the most useless creation ever to come into existence and serve no purpose other than to fill the emotional voids of weak pathetic people. The other dogs that are there (1 or 2 usually) have no problem with Uncle. For most dogs, one bath a month will suffice. [Breed] What breed to choose for a trauma patient? I'd want to avoid your dog getting into trouble for a bite at the guy... [–]TheOneWithTheRoutine 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). We most likely inadvertently reinforced this behavior. But "dog people" are annoying af. But part of being a good pet … I had no idea why he did this behavior until one day when he did I noticed that I reached down and started petting his neck! 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. This is more common among guardian breeds, such as Rottweilers. She and I have become very close, but she either ignores or avoids my husband. Not that this is any help to you, but sometimes it just happens. I'm a dog owner. Click here to read them. All of these things affect your health both directly and indirectly. Mariella Frostrup says she needs to focus on the real causes of … I was also thinking perhaps he has a particular smell your dog doesn't like- does he wear a certain aftershave or something like that? Here’s the problem with Craig’s logic: It was logical. single. Do you remember laughing or anything when he started doing this? Apply for Care Credit, a credit line specifically for medical needs. 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. [Fluff] – Stories, lighthearted discussion, or feel-good web page links. My husband is awesome with dogs, even the really mean ones, and he can only barely keep our dog in line. All [RIP] posts must be approved by the moderators before they will appear in /r/dogs. [–]bludart 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). The only thing we could think of was that maybe the smell of my dogs on my clothing was something he didn't like. Still, if you’ve done all you can reasonably do given the limits of your abilities and resources, and you’ve not been able to create a safe environment for your family and one of the dogs can’t be rehomed, then euthanasia is not an inappropriate decision. He barked at me every. We want to go wherever you're going, and being included on family outings will strengthen our relationship with every family member. We dogs love going on trips, whether it's to the dog park for a great game of fetch, a camping trip full of new exciting smells, or a long wet walk on the beach. The dog was extremely dangerous. He would throw a fit every time he saw a 7up machine. You need to create an account to submit links or post comments. It's the same for canines: Not all dogs like all other dogs. See our rules and guidelines. [–]_zuzi_ 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago* (0 children). And at family gatherings, with all the chaos, you're not going to be able to micro manage the dog. Observe your dog's behavior. Any idea why my dog, as a puppy, singled out my Uncle as his nemesis, and has been relentless about it ever since? This dog is unpredictable and has lunged for and bitten 3 or 4 people, so they have to be super vigilant. Beards can also be a huge problem for some otherwise very well behaved dogs. For clarity, the car he spent Christmas afternoon in is a VW van, plenty of room, food & water etc. /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. My family is the one of the most evil I know about. i hate all pets but i hate dogs the most. Positive reinforcement isn't just for dogs. 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. Check out previous trick of the months here. 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 … 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. Rendered by PID 3847 on r2-app-0773ec80fdfdd8ba3 at 2021-01-11 00:18:00.472149+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. Other Farkers comment on the links. I agree with /u/Amerlan. Some dogs are very strange about what sets them off. The dog is around about 4 years old and is a Jack Russel/Yorkie breed. That's the closest to a good explanation I've heard. We never figured out why and I've had zero problems with dogs since. We adopted a shelter dog a few months ago. She barks and chases people down the … According to Google, I’m a monster. Speaking of family, a toxic sibling can become even more toxic if they're being egged on by your parents. Google "affordable vet care" or "low cost vet care" in your area. He is starting to get better. Too freakin' MANY baths, that's what. I'm not saying this in a mean way. The appropriate way to use multiple tags is to list them separately, [Breeds][Fluff], [Link][News], etc. I hate living with one for the same exact reasons you mentioned. I love my dog, probably more than I love most of my actual human family. The Labradors’ temperament is usually described as outgoing, pleasant, and kind, all the most important qualities that a one-person dog needs to have. [help] When my dogs sniff the same spot, one ends up peeing on the head of the other. Pictures are only allowed in approved, themed picture threads (such as Photo Friday). and "What breeds are right for me? (Thankfully he didn't get close!) Users are more likely to accept criticism when it is delivered with understanding and compassion. She's a coonhound lab mix, and she's horrible. My newfie loved all dogs and all people and all things, but there was one particular beagle which turned him into a rageball of raised fur, teeth and foaming drool. I used to ride horses when I was a kid and that barn barn dog took one look at me and hated me. Or, dogs are weird and hate some people (or other dogs) for no reason just like us. If you're looking to purchase a dog, you want to get one from a responsible breeder. Wethought she just might need some time to get used to him, but there is no sign of her warming up. Dogs hate baths. So our family dachshund (3 months) is a cuddly and loving dog (if a little feisty) he loves anyone and this includes strangers. Even with the windows rolled down. It's not unusual for a dog to get more attached to one family member than another. time. 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. Their manipulation, drama, neediness, criticism, jealousy, and other negative traits can drain you emotionally and make you feel bad about yourself. I was over at said friend's house, no matter what I did. [Help] My dog needs surgery after an injury from a grooming shop. 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. My uncle is a gentle, sweet guy that never has problems with other dogs. Dogs don't have to like everyone. He never had any issues with any other people, and I've never had any issues with any dog before or since. [–]TwzlGolden Retrievers 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children). A total list of related subreddits may be found here, including breed subreddits, dog picture subreddits, and other animal subreddits. 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. Anything a dog could misconstrue as attention for doing the right thing? If he really only has a problem with this one person, keep him kenneled. "What breeds are right for me? She deserves that much. you want to get one from a responsible breeder, here are some tips on affording veterinary care. [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. Both of those people were smokers. Best of luck! Check if your local humane society offers a low-cost clinic. 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. Use with the [Link] tag when linking to an outside web source. The condition/placement/lenght/colour/presence/absence of hair is an important factor in animal social behaviour, especially in pack animals like domesticated dogs, where humans are considered pack members. It's stressful for them. Sure, there’s a chance the gods will smile upon you and you’ll escape unscathed. [–]lizzyborden42 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (3 children). Tags go in the title of posts and must be surrounded by [square brackets]. 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. I feel terrible about it. Years later, at a neighbor's, he got agitated and growled at some man. I was amazed and had no idea why. Think back to when he first starting doing this? No duh. Links are submitted by members of the Fark community. [–]Sixpupsup 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago* (0 children), I had a dog that apparently had issues with smokers. I was standing there talking to my trainer once and we both looked down and Fraggle was calmly biting my leg. Could you also think of the first time your Uncle met your dog when they were a puppy? There could be a distinguishing features about him that sets your dog off. Posts requesting financial assistance will be automatically removed. For example, "[RIP] Speckles, Mixed breed, 17". The [Fluff] tag cannot be used to post ordinary dog pictures. We were at my mother's house and a friend of her's came over. [News] – Articles or new research; include a description of the contents and potential discussion points. No one wants to think of euthanizing an otherwise healthy member of their canine family. 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. But he HATES one family member. The folks over at r/dogtraining would probably have some great insight, and ideas, to help! Unless your dog is really well trained, and under perfect voice control, I'd be really leery of letting him interact with your uncle. Until Spenser. “My dog drives me crazy. If he becomes aggressive, he may be trying to protect you. [Survey], [Meta], and [Update] are usable when appropriate. Multiple tags are fine. “We have a whole spectrum of dogs,” says Dr. Sharon Crowell-Davis, DVM, DACVB, professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia.. “We have dogs who if they see another dog in the distance, they’ll react aggressively and other dogs who if they see just about any dog up close, they react friendly.” The other dog should preferably be one that is known to you, that is socialized and of a calm disposition. A.First of all, congratulations on your new family member! Full descriptions may be found here. Face-Palm indeed! This happens for no reason, and as much as my Dad tries to ignore him, the dog only gets angrier it seems. But do you know what dogs hate more than baths? I am a dog person. There are multiple reasons that a dog may exhibit aggression toward family members. I'm pretty sure now that y'all did something to encourage it. We've had a trainer come over before to see what he could do, however he attacked the trainer and went after everyone in the family on that particular day, likely because the trainer spooked him, which meant that the trainer more or less said that there wasn't anything we could to do improve his behaviour and there was something mentally wrong with the dog. The dog is around about 4 years old and is a Jack Russel/Yorkie breed. Well, that’s one of the first results that comes up when you search “people that don’t like dogs”. 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. Except Fraggle. Doggy went absolutely insane with rage if my father got close, until one day when my father trimmed his 6 cm beard very short; Doggy was fine with him around until the beard came back. That could be your issue: by treating the dog as cute when he growled, therefore subsequently rewarding him for growling at your uncle. Glasses, hat, height? © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. It didn't break skin, but gave him a bruise. FYI it is typically 20 degrees warmer or cooler in a car depending on the time of year. If you have a dog, you probably hate thinking about negative things, such as the signs your dog may be getting dementia. Do not partake in a thread if you have nothing helpful to contribute. When community members submit a link, they also write a custom headline for the story. Click here to submit a link. She also has raised her voice at him a few times when he peed indoors. It turns out that many dog owners tend to overwash their dogs, which can deplete their skin and fur of their natural, moisturizing oils. ED: English adjectives and plurals, man. [Fluff] Anyone walk their dog(s) while high? Edit: He wasn't aggressive, just annoying with all the barking. Aim to educate. 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. In fact, family members are often the hardest to deal with, because they’re connected to us in a more complicated, intimate way. ", [–]greatdanegal1985 9 points10 points11 points 5 years ago (1 child). If possible, include information about your general location, otherwise responses will likely target the average US dog owner. 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. If your family member steals from you, then you have an obligation to cut them out of your life. [–]lizzyborden42 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children). Message the moderators if you suspect a troll. I am wondering if there is anything we can do to correct this? I've had dogs all my life, been around tons of them and none of them had an issue with me. Toxic family members cause a lot of stress on you. Its only about 6/8 times a year when we all gather at my folks house, so it isn't a huge issue. [Help]My dog dislikes ONE person in our extended family for no apparent reason. Yeah, its not a huge issue, but I was hoping there was some reasonable explanation. [Help]My dog dislikes ONE person in our extended family for no apparent reason. Or maybe a medical condition your uncle has? 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). Their jealousy, manipulation, drama, criticism and other negative behaviors towards you can drain you emotionally, ruin your self-esteem and make you feel sick. 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). [Discussion] – General questions/topics seeking information; the default tag if no others fit, [Link] – Generic tag for links; include a description of the contents and potential discussion points. Toxic family members have the advantage of gaining access to your financial information. Our friend is over 6ft with dreadlocks below his knees and our dog wasn't a fan. It could be that you have reinforced the behavior with people laughing, or with happy tones, when he was a puppy doing the behavior. 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. [–]greatdanegal1985 -3 points-2 points-1 points 5 years ago (0 children). Be respectful. Advice on this forum is absolutely not a substitute for professional advice from a certified behaviorist, trainer, lawyer, or medical professional. 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. They make no sense. Sometimes in the form of bank or credit accounts or just knowing where you hide cash. For example, I've got a Great Dane puppy (6 months old) that nibbles at my hand. [–]mahmcn 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (4 children). We had a little dog, who was constantly surrounded by new people, he went everywhere with us, (and was treated like a human). They would have to keep him in another room or he would just bark until I left. and join one of thousands of communities. Step 3. 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. Titles of [RIP] posts must be in the following format: "[RIP] Dog name, Dog breed (optional), Dog age (optional)". Q. Do not assume a user is trolling. A brief description of the available tags is below. Uncle has tried the super submissive non aggressive approach, and offered treats, with no results. The cornerstone of a good relationship, family or otherwise, is trust. [Breeds] – "What breed is my dog?" We laughed and probably picked him up started petting him and talking all lovely to try to calm him. 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. Please consider pet insurance or set aside a small amount of money every month for future veterinary expenses. No one in my social circle/family smokes. This happened to me once when I was a kid. 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. ": For best results, include clear photos of the dog standing from the front and from the side. Maybe your uncle has some scent (as others have said) that the dog associates with something bad. Sometimes dogs are weird. The most common causes include conflict aggression, fear-based, defensive aggression, status related aggression, possessive aggression, food guarding aggression and redirected aggression. After that, I assumed a smoker had been unkind to him before came to us. My dog utterly hates & constantly attacks one person in my family. Op, if your dog's behavior gets worse, I'd suggest getting rid of him. My dog had always been fine with everyone. Be constructive. … Posts are automatically locked. Is there anything about your uncle that differs from the rest of the family? [–]thekennytheykilled[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (2 children). Growling, barking, biting, snarling, lunging, or any type of aggressive behavior can be caused by a variety of reasons. One day at a party, a friend of ours arrived late. ": Include the responses to these questions if you want to know what breed is right for you. Aggression in dogs toward familiar people is a frustrating situation that dog owners may face during the ownership of their companion. [RIP] – Memorial posts for departed pets. Instead, here are some tips on affording veterinary care and here is a list of organizations that can provide assistance. 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. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. 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. Also, Christmas here this year was 75d all day. face palm Now I do everything in my power to be mindful of when and how and why I'm interacting with him. 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. They keep this dog in a kennel when people are over. I go because the dog likes it though. [RIP] [Discussion] April 20 months old Lab. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. In one such situation, 2 big dogs bonded to the owners, but had no social contact with anyone else. Some exceptions may be granted to posts with a PSA quality. What can we do to help ease the tension? Growling and barking, making a fuss, when the only other time he had reacted that way was when we came across people he knew made us nervous. 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. We kinda know why he hates her, she vacuumed in front of him when we first got him and it kinda freaked him out. Being related is one such circumstance. 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. [–]thekennytheykilled[S] 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children). While everyone around me is happily patting doggos, tagging each other in puppy memes and dreaming about their future dogs, I’m part of the rare breed whose tail doesn’t wag at the faintest sight of the four-legged creatures. Eventually after a few more consistent visits/treats/etc he came around to him. When possible, give information such as height at the shoulder, weight, age, region of origin, and behavioral traits. Advice Please?? [–]thekennytheykilled[S] 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (3 children), I wish it was some distinguishable feature that I could pin it on. She asked if my dog was friendly and I said yes - just as my dog launched himself straight at this woman's face. Nothing works. My wife & some others like to think its maybe because he's an avid hunter, and he smells something; but both of my neighbors are as well and he wags his tail and plays with them. I've dealt with this just a couple times with client dogs, and it's something either encouraged/accidentally trained for, or totally innocuous (one dog didn't like the shampoo someone used). Seriously. It's a jaundiced view of one of the greatest forms of love, yet sadly not unexpected since as a nation our reputation as dog-lovers is underpinned by our dismal and dysfunctional take on family life. If your dog simply growls or barks at one family member, the answer is probably yes. My grandma's little mutt (he was, like, 4 kg) loved anything in this world but loathed my father (otherwise loved by any other dog we or our family had). She barks and digs and destroys things. 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