Thanks so much for your response - I am really upset about what happened. I just want everyone to get along I think I may start with the crate and definately look into a trainer. Thanks again!

When Al returned from Iraq our Chloe became very jealous whenever I went near him. It got to the point where she growled at me and showed me her teeth when I was close to him and it scared me. I called the vet and he recommended a trainer.

The trainer came to our home and worked with me and Chloe alone. She had me do a lot of sit/down/stay type exercises. The trainer came about 8 times I think and of course we had homework each time.

It definitely was a big help. The first day the trainer came she said it was a very serious problem. Lucily, it turned right around and Chloe was just as cuddly with me as before.

For now, I would say to use the crate or at the very least keep him on the leash and with you at all times until this is straightened out.

Good luck!!!

you are in quite a predicament. And honestly, in cases where a dog bites/injures a human being, it is best for everyone to have a private consultation.



Lynn King CPDT

He doesn't trust him and that upsets me very much

about all of this?

Lynn King CPDT

to seek assistance, someone that can do a one on one consultation. The internet is great but dog bites aren't something that can/should be "solved" without an in person evaluation. You can find someone at apdt.com in your area.

good luck

Lynn King CPDT

take him through all the motions of building the trust. Think about it, if Winston is not comfortable around your boyfriend and vice versa, they need to develop that comfort a bit at a time. But also check him at the vet for potential health issues.

Would a trainer help as well - do I need both?

and like help figuring out a new situation. I can't answer that about who'd go, but my guess would be start off with just you then add the boyfrined in later.

Cathy
when she first came home

Maybe this is a silly question but is it going to be difficult to train an 8 year old dog? Winston was my first and I did teach him basic commands however he can be stubborn at times. If I do get a trainer, will it just be me going to the trainer or will my boyfriend have to get involved.

I really appreciate all the responses - this has been weighing on me for sometime...

rough housing should not be allowed
at all

this is likely what started it all

please seek a qualified animal behaviorist

where are you located?


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in alot of ways...because every time this person comes he is crated for what an hour two three four...you are not solving the problem this way...he will just resent it...and then what if he does not get along with someone else....isolation does not work....
also he got rough when he was being played ruff with....are you sure this is not what happened again?? i have Charlie who is very inappropiate with biting....he was a rescue and i am sure he was taken away from mom way to soon....he gets playing and he'll lunge for my face....but i no this so when he gets rough housing with wilson and gets over worked up i watch him like a hawk....he just loses control....a sharp no or play nice calms him down....or a scruff him by the neck and shake him....
but he does not out of blue run up and bite me....
talk to a trainer.....and get some help....

I know what you mean about the resentment - maybe I could crate him upstairs so he doesn't even see my boyfriend.

Is an 8 year old still trainable?

try him on a leash first and have lots of treats to give to him if he is good, reinforce acceptable behavior, and only crate him if he misbehaves, it will mean keeping a closer eye on him,

would maybe crate him, but geeeez, would that make the resentment worse..I don't know....there are professionals that would have the right answer...I am so sorry you are having to go thru this...how horrible for you and everyone else concerned.....Just keep lovin Winston...

I am afraid to have them be in the same room together - leash or no leash. I am think the best thing to do is crate him but I feel bad because he hasn't been in a crate in years

of other people or dogs, just let him know that his biting is not acceptable, and get a trainer, good luck(this could be my 2nd post sorry if it is)

is needed, and dont get rid of anybody or anything, but make sure you dont make your bully boy feel left out when your boy friend comes over, My 2 fight among themselves, and I got bit quite badly , did not go to the dr for stitches, but i watch them much closer now, good luck

he gets confused...i know that sounds a little silly....but he is the #1 boy in your life....and like any three year old....he is going to push the limits with your new friend....maybe they should take some walks together....just them....no more on the furniture when their are people in the house....
i never let anyone displine my dogs and neither should you...but your friend should have the right to tell him no if he is afride to take him off the couch...have your dog wear a leash when he is their and thus he does not to reach for the collar he can use the leash...

Whats scares me is that the last time he bit, I was sitting right next to him. He is 9 and knows basic commands however he can be stubborn at times.

Thanks again for your reply

Winston will be 9 this year and was neutered when he was 9 months. I got him when he was 4 months old and my boyfriend at the time had been around since he was a puppy until we broke up.

Winston has not been crated in years - spoiled King His crate is a queen size bed - lol.

Thanks again for your response.

and does Winston know the basic commands, like sit, down, stay? Maybe you should just make sure that when your boyfriend is over YOU are with WInston constantly and make him listen to you. That is pretty frustrating and yes I do think dogs get jealous of people.

Cathy
when she first came home

like a dominance issue,IMHO. Winston sees him as a threat to his position with you. Is Winston neutered? If you have not had anyone close to you, around for a long while, Winston sees himself as #1. Boyfriend enters the picture and Winston sees him as trying to be #1 usurping the position Winston held with you. Green eyed monster here-jealousy. For safety's sake I would crate him when your friend is there and never let him off leash when you are outside with Winston and your boyfriend. A behaviorist/trainer may be in order to help you become a stronger "pack leader" and help Winston understand he cannot ever bite at any time. Hope this helps.