My Dog hates me! He loves my partner and snaps at me or anyone else he can!?
My Dog is a 2 year old jack Russel cross. We got him last christmas from my partners brother who gave him away because he had children and became snappy. They also use to lock him in the kitchen all the time using a child safety gate so they could still see him.But the kids did play with him. He met me and my partner when he was a pup and would snuggle in my coat and go to sleep. They did not abuse him in any way. They took him for walks and gave him lots of attention. They took him to the vets and got his balls chopped but this still didn’t help. so we took him. We let him go anywhere in the house becasue we felt tight him being locked in the kitchen all that time, so he had a big house to roam round. He also sleeps in our bed, his bed is next to ours but he likes to sleep with us. Since we got him he was snappy towards me and loves my partner to bits. we cant cuddle, i cant get in bed, i cant touch my partner or he snaps and so on…….. i have tried being the pack leader and putting him in his place but he did bite me when i did this so i wont be doing that again! When my partner goes out he goes upstairs to bed ( my partner is out now and hes gone to bed) but sometimes he will sit with me (if i put the fire on) or he wants to sit by the window waiting for my partner to come home. I do give him love and treats. I give him attention but if hes sat with my partner he growls at me. If i get to close he snaps at me. my partner says he warning me so its my fault but i cant understand if im trying to give him love or show affection why would he bite me? Its not just me everyone who comes to our house or even on the street he tries to bite. We were on a walk and a stranger will go to stroke him he lets him do this for a min then tries to snap his hand off! so for this reason we cant take him to training. And he barks at other dogs so we cant get another one. When my partners brother visits us he goes all crazy and shows him so much love like he missed him for ages. I just dont no what to do i love my dog to bits and would do anything for him i just want him to like me as much as he loves my partner 
Please help Thanks.
Would you love a human who did this to you all the time?
He has been allowed by you to think he is pack leader, so this dog is anxiously reinforcing his rules on you humans…your partner is his property ( bf/gf whatever you like) so why would the dog let you kiss and cuddle him, when he beongs to the dog so of course he is going to warn you off and your partner in his ignorance ( sorry but true) is not helping the situation…………
This dog needs to go to training classes, he needs a well fitting muzzle ( don’t say I couldn’t do that) it is a training aid, gives you confidence he can’t bite you or another person or dog, it is a positive step forward. Google NILIF and start doing this at home today, you have to work to earn and so does the dog, any food, any walk, he has to earn it, it will also give him some confidence. Kong, fill it with his food and give it to him to earn his meal, everyday.
Anxiety, no looking no touching, no talking to a dog that is anxious, so any visitors get the dog on lead so you have control and tell them this…completely ignore the dog including you…this will take the pressure off the dog and it won’t go into reactive mode.
He is unsocialised with other dogs ( your fault again) so with muzzle on, the no look, no touch, no talk to everyone you meet, walk him on lead only ( he has to earn off lead time) don’t allow him to stare at other dogs or them at him as this is aggressive in dog language, walking directly towards them is aggressive, face to face meeting is aggressive….so google ‘dog body language’ and learn some of the basics, it really will help you to understand.
"I just dont no what to do i love my dog to bits and would do anything for him" if this is true then you really do need to start training, daily "i just want him to like me as much as he loves my partner" no you don’t you don’t need to be ‘owned’ by your dog!……….lesson one: get him off your bed and in fact out of your bedroom….your bed…..your bedroom……….his bed downstairs or in crate and make it his den.
Lots of what you have said is why you can’t do things..often when people say that, what they really mean is they are not going to do things………….if you want a dog that is confident and balanced, is trained, understands and respects human house rules then you need to put the effort in and achieve it
December 27th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Your dog may be untrained, or feel secure around your partner. you can try a dog training guide so your dog will like you better
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December 27th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
If you’ve had him for almost a year now, and he’s acting this way, it’s time for professional help. Talk to your vet and see if there is a particular trainer that they would recommend. He does need obedience training but he also has other issues that a professional can help you pinpoint and correct.
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December 27th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
You got close to the answer for your problem….putting him in place. He is owning your partner, your bed, your furniture and pretty much the whole house. If he snaps at you when your partner is holding him, it’s not your fault, it’s because your partner is allowing it. He should immediately put the dog down on the floor and not allow him back up until he feels like it. If he snaps at you again, the same thing has to happen, down on the floor he goes. He can’t sleep in your bed anymore, because he thinks it’s his, and it is NOT. Get him his own bed, preferably in a different room. To get the dog to bond with you, walk him daily. It’s not necessary to let people pet him when he’s out for a walk. Just kindly say, I’m sorry, he can’t be petted. If your partner goes out, have him put a leash on the dog for you, and take him for a walk or just have him sit near you. Letting this little guy run the show is making him unbalanced and unsure of his position so he has to keep testing it. Jack Russels can be very difficult and you have to have the upper hand. Consult a behaviorist who will come to your house and observe the interaction and train you to train your dog.
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December 27th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Would you love a human who did this to you all the time?
He has been allowed by you to think he is pack leader, so this dog is anxiously reinforcing his rules on you humans…your partner is his property ( bf/gf whatever you like) so why would the dog let you kiss and cuddle him, when he beongs to the dog so of course he is going to warn you off and your partner in his ignorance ( sorry but true) is not helping the situation…………
This dog needs to go to training classes, he needs a well fitting muzzle ( don’t say I couldn’t do that) it is a training aid, gives you confidence he can’t bite you or another person or dog, it is a positive step forward. Google NILIF and start doing this at home today, you have to work to earn and so does the dog, any food, any walk, he has to earn it, it will also give him some confidence. Kong, fill it with his food and give it to him to earn his meal, everyday.
Anxiety, no looking no touching, no talking to a dog that is anxious, so any visitors get the dog on lead so you have control and tell them this…completely ignore the dog including you…this will take the pressure off the dog and it won’t go into reactive mode.
He is unsocialised with other dogs ( your fault again) so with muzzle on, the no look, no touch, no talk to everyone you meet, walk him on lead only ( he has to earn off lead time) don’t allow him to stare at other dogs or them at him as this is aggressive in dog language, walking directly towards them is aggressive, face to face meeting is aggressive….so google ‘dog body language’ and learn some of the basics, it really will help you to understand.
"I just dont no what to do i love my dog to bits and would do anything for him" if this is true then you really do need to start training, daily "i just want him to like me as much as he loves my partner" no you don’t you don’t need to be ‘owned’ by your dog!……….lesson one: get him off your bed and in fact out of your bedroom….your bed…..your bedroom……….his bed downstairs or in crate and make it his den.
Lots of what you have said is why you can’t do things..often when people say that, what they really mean is they are not going to do things………….if you want a dog that is confident and balanced, is trained, understands and respects human house rules then you need to put the effort in and achieve it
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December 27th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
the dog should have more time with you and your partner.walk the dog for a long period of time.he just needs some time to soak up to you well.if you stay with him more often he would likeyou.this doesnt mean you have to spoil him in any reason.he wants you to back off.just take more space from him when he is trying to be dominant.youshould trying and letting him sleep in another room.the dog promblem is okay.he really doesnt want to hurt the other dog,he just wants a response. he might be the sweetest little thing if he had a companion.is he nuetered?if so get him another female that is spayed,but if not,get him a female that is able to breed because thats nothing but tension on his chest building up from not breeding!!!!!!!
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December 27th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Definitely training or obedience classes would be good. Russells are really smart dogs and like structure.
Can you give him treats without him snapping at you? When you go to feed him, sit on the ground with the bowl in your lap, then hand feed him his kibble a couple of pieces at a time. Ideally he’ll start to associate you with food, and food = happy. Also, if you’re the one in charge of his food, he’ll see you as more of a leader.
Good Luck!
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December 27th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I like Linda’s answer. For examples of this, watch Cesar Milan’s Dog Whisperer television show. Jack Russell’s are high energy and must be walked (like every dog should be). This will also help the behavior training. Petsmart’s have excellent training programs. Sounds like he needs socialization, which Petsmart’s programs will help. I’ve gone through one with my dog – they will only help your problems.
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