Why is my dog afraid of my cousin, how to fix it.?
Some dogs are just afraid of certain people, may be he does not like his smell, or his voice. Try to sit with your dog and let your cousin sit close , slowly let him get closer. Let your cousin give the dog some treats , and talk to the dog in an easy voice. this could take a while for the dog to know your cousin means no harm. Just don't force the dog to accept your cousin that will not work the dog has to accept him in his own time.
How do I train my dog to not be scared of his reflection when looking at a mirror?
T4A2A, Julie.Instead of putting effort into to stopping him from doing something, think of it as getting him to do something you, as, respectfully, the smarter of the species, you are more aware of and more in charge of and which obviates and supersedes the undesired behavior.Don’t stop an undesired behavior, insteadreinforce an alternate, overriding, desired behavior.It’s a leadership attitude.You’re already not in control of the unwanted thing he’s already doing, whileyou’re aware and confident that the thing you DO want him doing is something you’re aware of, capable of training him to do, and will be successful at.THIMK about that.Dogs live in-the-moment:Whatever they’re looking at is the most important thing to them in-the-moment. That has to be you, as often as possible, as long as possible, for as much time as reasonably possible, or else you’re not doing your job being his leader, since followers naturally watch their leaders.See what I did there?It’s on your shoulders to make him look at you, not take time to go looking at himself in the mirror. No, I’m not being snarky, this is all BNBR, but I’m saying that if you’re allowing him to look at himself in the mirror, and you’re not stopping him when you see him being near enough to a mirror to go look in the mirror, or you’re not taping newspaper up, temporarily, to block him from being able to see himself in the mirror, and instead making him look more at you, then, well, there’s your indicators telling you that you have an opportunity to learn to be your dog’s stronger, more patient, and more aware leader—a better leader.The more often you look at yourself and your dog’s relationship from 35,000 feet, and being able to look at yourself and your dog’s relationship from 35,000 feet, the better leader you’ll be, and the better relationship you’ll have with your dog.Clients who tell me, “I think it’s US you need to be training” are the clients who end up being better leaders, because they learn—through the process of the training—that it IS them that need the training, not their dog.
How would a dog treat a trans woman if the dog does not like men? (asked for the physiological sense of the question, i.e. would the higher presence of a female hormone overwrite what makes a dog know gender?)
Dogs respond to lots of different stimuli, their sense of smell and hearing being their primary sources to receive incoming information and since dogs can't translate that information into verbal communication with the detail and sophistication that humans can it leaves us at a disadvantage to understand exactly what about a natal or transgender woman might make it bark or wag its tail.We can speculate all types of things but without specifically isolating every single airborne signal and creating a comprehensive multi generational and breed study it would be just conjectures and nothing more. As far as I know, to this date no such study has been done. My uneducated opinion is that stronger smells and sounds that trigger it's hunting, mating or feeding instincts will get their attention more than other smells. So what a transwoman is saying, doing, eating, wearing will play just as significant a factor as it would with a natal female. or anybody else for that matter.As a mater of public health and safety don't forget to pick up after your dog and keep it on a leash unless its authorized to do otherwise.
How do I train an abused poodle, scared of men?
My g/f recently picked up a male poodle mix (small, not toy) from the animal shelter, 1.5 yrs old, very well trained inside the house. He lives with her, and has gotten very close to her, follows her everywhere, but appears to be afraid of me and other men. We're thinking either he's been abused in the past, or hasn't had much interaction with men. He doesn't bite, but barks and hides, even pees when he gets too scared. How do I get him to trust me? What techniques could I use so he's not afraid of me?
Why are dogs scared of certain things like a hair dryer and a guitar?
I completely agree with Adalys Suarez's comment. The only other thing I would add is that you can teach your dog to not be scared of specific sounds by pairing the scary noise with treats. This is really essential if you need to be able to vacuum or dry your hair "in peace." Start by having your dog in a location far enough from the noise to not be agitated or barking - to still be calm but able to hear the sound. Turn on the noisy object (e.g. the hair dryer) and give your dog a series of treats (you can use dog food for this; use as part/all of their meal). When the noise goes off, stop giving the treats (immediately; timing is key). Very soon your dog will start to associate the noise with yummy food and start to be much less scared of the noise.Slowly (such as the next day) bring the dog closer to the scary noise, treating the dog. Keep progressing slowly (day by day) until the dog can be in the same room and remain calm -- or wherever you need the dog to be to still use the device (e.g. in the hallway while you use the hairdryer in the bathroom). In addition to giving your dogs treats for remaining calm with the noise in the background (do not give treats when he/she starts to bark or gets agitated), you can also turn off the device and let the dog explore it, to learn that it is not scary. You do this by dropping treats near the object, and slowly letting the treats get closer and closer to the object. Do not move the device in any way during this time ... it might startle the dog. But let him/her explore it and see that it is just another benign object, not a roaring LionessVacuum.Training your dog to not fear the scary noisy object is a days/weeks task, not a one-time training event. However, you can permanently erase your dog's fear of the scary noise if you do this. KikoPup has a video that teaches you how to train your dog to not fear the broom or the vacuum; this process applies to most every kind of home appliance. You can also hire a professional dog trainer to teach you how to work with your dog to remove the fright.; BTW, it seems fear of fireworks and thunderstorms are harder to train away, because of their very unpredictable nature. However, you can desensitize some dogs successfully using treats if you play the sounds from recordings. Not all dogs will respond to this training, however. There is a higher success rate with the tangible objects in a home.
Why does my dog hate men?
Male aggression can happen for a variety of reasons. I'm not sure the age of the dog, but... If she is still a puppy, try socializing her more to men, children, funny dressed people and every possible encounter. If she's older, look into it more. Figure out if she's upset at ALL men, big men, men in hats or whatever. Then you need to make situations where she meets men as comfortable as possible, by asking them to stand sideways, not lean over her, and generally approach in a quiet and 'harmless' manner. Something else I've read is to try avoid yelling at her OR talking in a soft voice, because she may misinterpret these as "ARR ABBY I HATE MEN TOO SO I YELL", or "Good Abby, I talk quietly because you're a good dog for being mad at the men". Instead, one website suggested to try laughing, and throw in "Silly dog, it's just a man!" to cue the dog that YOU, the owner, are comfortable in the situation and so should they be! As a note, be careful if your dog becomes tense, and closes her mouth. It may be a sign that she's ready to bite. Also, don't punish her if she growls, rather, start the encounter over at a time when she's more ready. If you punish the growling, you'll have a dog that bites before the bark/growl. Good luck!
My dog is afraid of bubbles and baloons and the "p" sound?
I am glad to know that there are other people with dogs who are afraid of strange things. I train a dog that is afraid of men, tomatoes, and other random things that come and go. Hang in there, I know it can be frustrating. Although, I find it funny sometimes.
Why does my dog act scared of me?
OK: do you ever or DID you ever, when he was a puppy, beat him or slap him or yell at him for making a mess in the house?Some dogs are far more sensitive than others, and never forget this.Sadly, so many people think this is the RIGHT WAY to train a puppy to be housebroken….wrong! Take them out every hour on the hour, praise them highly when they “go” outside, and just IGNORE indoors mistakes.BUT, now your dog is grown, and remembers something vague but remembers being scared by you, my guess of course, only.NOT sure how to overcome this…..give him MORE praise and attention, play with him in the house or outside, walk him DAILY!!! (he really needs the exercise; they all do!) and see if that slowly changes his attitude….and NEVER< NEVER, hit him or yell at him! Good luck!
What should I do if my dad hates my dog?
Unfortunately, you most likely won’t be able to change your Dad and his behaviour; but you can change yours and - with some work - the dog’s. I’d suggest a healthy dose of counter conditioning. Change that negative association to a positive one. Getting a trainer will certainly help. When you take the dog out for walks, bring a bag of nice treats with you and treat the dog in the presence of men. Walk near men and treat her as you pass close by. If you’re sure she won’t bite or snap, ask strangers (men) if they can give her a treat. Make sure when they approach it is non threatening. For example, crouch and extend arm, palm up. Never from above the dog’s head - at level with or slightly beneath. Immediately stop this exercise if the dog shows signs of aggression/fear. From there, move on to asking them to pet her gently. Once again, do not approach from above.This is not exactly a comprehensive guide, but if you look online, there are quite a few well written walkthroughs of how to do this. I cannot stress this enough, but do NOT use dominance based techniques and physical corrections! It will only escalate your problem! Your dog doesn’t have to be scared of men. It will take time, but it will be worth it.I would also suggest talking to your Dad. Give it your best shot and try to help him understand how this is affecting you and the dog. Your dog is trying, it sounds like its giving him plenty of warning to back off and change his behaviour before it escalates into a bite.Best of luck.