countryman Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hi My Jack Russell who is 5 years old has developed what I can only call a behaviour problem. He has started for no reason that we can see to growl and show his teeth at my 17 year old daughter. He only seems to do this inside in no particular room and not all the time. For example, she might just go up to him and he will instantly start growling and showing his teeth. Another time he will ask her to pick him up and basically just cuddle her. This has only just started and prior to this you couldnt meet a more placid dog. The other thing that he tends to do is after hes growled at her he comes to me almost like hes sorry for what hes done. Im absolutely stumped as to why this is happening to him. Any ideas much appreciated. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantheman Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Is it possible your daughter inadvertedly hurt him at some point and he is showing resistance. Perhaps what she wears at the time of the growling sparks him off?? Is she louder at time when this is going on as he may read it as arregssion?? Obviously I am no expert, but just some ideas to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted April 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Thanks. We have considered your first thought but nothing springs to mind with her accidently hurting him. Not sure about the clothing one? And when she greets him its always been in the same way and normally he is extremely pleased to see her. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Countryman, another thing to consider is her menstrual cycle. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 dogs can act daft around women at times,think about getting his bits chopped off,could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted April 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hi This might sound a bit odd but hes nearly 5 years old. Wouldnt he have got used to having his bits by now? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 lo yeah ,but sometimes having him done can solve certain probs with dogs,best bet is to phone ya local vet and explain problem,see if he recomends the chop or not,im not a vet by a long chalk so dont take my word for it,just an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hi Well last night he turned on all of us- growling, snarling then this morning he was ok again. Then about 10 minutes ago hes started again. So, its going to be off to the vets. Its just totally out of charater for him. When he was back to normal I examined him all over to see if there was any sore spots for him but he didnt flinch at all. Im hoping its nothing serious, maybe just a hormone problem. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugman Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 I had a Jack Russell bitch that went the same way! Nicest dog ever and then got to a certain age and just snarled and then eventually went for any body that went near her, wherever she was. Never did get to the bottom of it, we put it down to her age and that she had been prone to phatom pregnancies. Obviously with yours it might just be an age thing, but I seem to think that this didn't happen to mine until about 9 years old. Hope it isn't an issue like this with yours and his just having a bad week! One of my current Jack Russells always grumbles at me and stays away from me, humps only the other halves leg and becomes a cuddly toy for the kids that they can do anything to! I still can't work him out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taz24 Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Is you daughter the youngest? At first I thought it could of been a pecking order thing (dog wanting to be dominant) and this was reinforced by your dogs submission to you after the growling. But then you state that the dog has started growling at all of you, this as you say is out of carrector and a trip to the vet is probabley the best option. Somthing seems to be upsetting / hurting the dog. 5 years is middle aged for a dog so there is the posibility that there is some forgetfulness creeping in. Good luck at the vets all the best. Cheers taz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Well just came back from the vets and they have recommended that we see a dog psychologist. So I have a nice long in depth form to fill out first on Rockie's behalf and then we have an half hour appointment to see his shrink at £50. We had better have the best behaved jack in the land after this otherwise I'll part exchange him for a lab. Seriously though if we can sort this out it will be money well spent. Thanks for all the comments and support. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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