Comments on: Territoriality: One Key to Small Dog Syndrome http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/ Everything about a small dog Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:04:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Leigh http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-907 Leigh Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:46:23 +0000 http://asmalldog.com/?p=1028#comment-907 We just adopted a supposed chihuaua/rat etrrier mix from a rescue organization. She is approximately 6 months old. When we took her for a test drive she was playful and interacted well with our entire family. She growled a little at another dog that approached us, but was fine around all of the people. Now that we have her home, she is possessive over me and growls whenever my wife or daughter get near her. She snapped a little at my wife as well. We are very concerned, because our daughter is only 15 months old and cannot fend for herself and does not understand why the dog is not friendly to her. She is just a puppy, but we want to stop this behavior immediately. What do you recommend? We do not want to return the dog if at all possible, please help. We just adopted a supposed chihuaua/rat etrrier mix from a rescue organization. She is approximately 6 months old. When we took her for a test drive she was playful and interacted well with our entire family. She growled a little at another dog that approached us, but was fine around all of the people. Now that we have her home, she is possessive over me and growls whenever my wife or daughter get near her. She snapped a little at my wife as well. We are very concerned, because our daughter is only 15 months old and cannot fend for herself and does not understand why the dog is not friendly to her. She is just a puppy, but we want to stop this behavior immediately. What do you recommend? We do not want to return the dog if at all possible, please help.

]]> By: A Small Dog – Your Toy Dog’s Toys* http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-388 A Small Dog – Your Toy Dog’s Toys* Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:05:09 +0000 http://asmalldog.com/?p=1028#comment-388 [...] In many other places in this forum, I have said when it comes to the relationship between a dog and its owner, either the owner is in control of the dog, or the dog is in control of the owner. As far as the dog is concerned there are no gray areas. When a dog believes it is in control of the owner, the dog behaves according to the dog’s own rules, not the owner’s rules. This is the crux of what some people call Small Dog Syndrome. [...] [...] In many other places in this forum, I have said when it comes to the relationship between a dog and its owner, either the owner is in control of the dog, or the dog is in control of the owner. As far as the dog is concerned there are no gray areas. When a dog believes it is in control of the owner, the dog behaves according to the dog’s own rules, not the owner’s rules. This is the crux of what some people call Small Dog Syndrome. [...]

]]> By: A Small Dog – Small Dog Syndrome Book on the Way http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-297 A Small Dog – Small Dog Syndrome Book on the Way Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:42:01 +0000 http://asmalldog.com/?p=1028#comment-297 [...] here, and an article on dealing with territoriality—one key to Small Dog Syndrome—right here. . While you are here, please take a moment to fill out a brief survey about your relationship with [...] [...] here, and an article on dealing with territoriality—one key to Small Dog Syndrome—right here. . While you are here, please take a moment to fill out a brief survey about your relationship with [...]

]]> By: Jeff K. http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Jeff K. Tue, 05 May 2009 14:58:50 +0000 http://asmalldog.com/?p=1028#comment-217 Hi Chris: Thank you for reading and giving me your feedback. The Maltese is one of my favorite breeds. We also care for Chinese Crested dogs at our shop. I found out how sweet and loving they can be. It sounds like you have taken in a great dog. Let me know how the process of adaptation goes for your pack. We can all learn from your experience. Jeff Hi Chris:

Thank you for reading and giving me your feedback. The Maltese is one of my favorite breeds. We also care for Chinese Crested dogs at our shop. I found out how sweet and loving they can be. It sounds like you have taken in a great dog. Let me know how the process of adaptation goes for your pack. We can all learn from your experience.

Jeff

]]> By: Chris http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-216 Chris Tue, 05 May 2009 03:10:21 +0000 http://asmalldog.com/?p=1028#comment-216 Hi, just read this.....we've adopted a rescued maltese-chinese crested mix, 4 years, almost 3 months ago. Added her to a hound mix, and a mini-schnauzer. She's just now starting to growl at the "boys" whenever she's sitting on the couch (she is a princess) and they come near her. I think I'm going to try the above suggestion to see how she does. Thanks!! Hi, just read this…..we’ve adopted a rescued maltese-chinese crested mix, 4 years, almost 3 months ago. Added her to a hound mix, and a mini-schnauzer. She’s just now starting to growl at the “boys” whenever she’s sitting on the couch (she is a princess) and they come near her. I think I’m going to try the above suggestion to see how she does. Thanks!!

]]> By: Jeff K. http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Jeff K. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:11:39 +0000 http://asmalldog.com/?p=1028#comment-205 Hi Tamara: Thank you for taking the time to read my articles and for leaving your comment. As it turns out, I have an interesting story about something that happened at Kelsey's Dog House a few years ago that has everything to do with leash aggression. I have a couple of other articles in the works right now and I will get to your suggestion shortly. Jeff Hi Tamara:

Thank you for taking the time to read my articles and for leaving your comment. As it turns out, I have an interesting story about something that happened at Kelsey’s Dog House a few years ago that has everything to do with leash aggression. I have a couple of other articles in the works right now and I will get to your suggestion shortly.

Jeff

]]> By: Tamara Jordan http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Tamara Jordan Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:25:17 +0000 http://asmalldog.com/?p=1028#comment-204 Love your articles on small dog syndrom. How about some information and helpful tips on handling leash aggression. I believe this is part of my boy's small dog issues. Thanks! Love your articles on small dog syndrom. How about some information and helpful tips on handling leash aggression. I believe this is part of my boy’s small dog issues.

Thanks!

]]> By: Small Dog Syndrome | A Small Dog http://asmalldog.com/territoriality-and-small-dog-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Small Dog Syndrome | A Small Dog Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:31:50 +0000 http://asmalldog.com/?p=1028#comment-120 [...] Territoriality: One Key to Small Dog Syndrome [...] [...] Territoriality: One Key to Small Dog Syndrome [...]

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