My dog just turned on me and now I am scared!

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Person_one wrote: »

Of course I've been in a situation like that! I think we all have, haven't we?

Ok, sorry OP, obviously you couldn't help your reaction, but it made me wonder if you are perhaps a little nervous around the dogs even before this happened?

Thank you Person One. I didnt scream or do anything more to provoke the dog and yes I am only nervouse when the dog is grouchy around feeding time when I have to feed them. However I have been trained how to stay calm, and not send out nervouse vibes (as much as is possible). Im very positive.
I would wait until hubzy got home so he could feed the dogs but this is out of routine (especially for the other dog who gets non agressively aggitated if not fed on time). And that isnt fair on them.

meritaten

Its scary when a dog you have previously trusted attacks you. I cant understand why some on here are obviously blaming you! I cant see you did anything wrong.
I agree that you should get the dog thoroughly checked out - to rule out physical cause. if all clear then perhaps a period of intense re-training may help? the dog shouldn't have to be told two or three times.
it may also help to re-establish trust between you and you really need to assert your dominance now - or you may find the dog thinks it can take over as pack leader - then you really would be in trouble.

krlyr

I'd recommend that once you've ruled out a health issue, you contact a behaviourist to do a home visit too - not only will some outside eyes potentially spot some triggers you haven't noticed, but it may help you feel more confident around the dog with a professional helping you. I'd go through somewhere like http://www.apbc.org.uk to find a trainer using modern, fair methods.

Person_one

meritaten wrote: »

it may also help to re-establish trust between you and you really need to assert your dominance now - or you may find the dog thinks it can take over as pack leader - then you really would be in trouble.

No reputable behaviourists use pack theory anymore, its outdated and its definitely not the way to go with a nervous owner!

OP, please don't start worrying about 'dominance' and asserting yourself, if you think you need help managing then I'm sure there are lots of people on here who could help you find a suitable behaviourist.

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Herongull wrote: »

I hope that dog is not allowed near children.

Actually NO their not, as much as they can be isolated. We dont have / cant have any children of our own (but we dont treat the dogs like humans, despite them being our 'kids'). However despite them being kept on leads at all times when outside the house boundaries (muzzled when at the park) and an untrue yet firm but polite please dont pet our dogs they arnt very friendly / socialised" (for want of a more potant statement). It isn't always as easy to keep children or adults away from our dogs!! Infact it quite often has the opposite effect and we get agressive comments and disgusted looks. Sometimes its the others who need educating

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Thank you everyone who helped. Hubzy should be home within the next hour and what a releif that will be! Enjoy the remainder of your evening and let's hope tomorrow is a better day

JennyW_2

ariba10 wrote: »

If it bites the hand that feeds it, it is time for it to go.

Herongull wrote: »

I hope that dog is not allowed near children.

What ridiculous comments when you have no real idea of the situation or the OP's relationship with her dogs

OP, I would suggest either your dog was hot and irritable or a pain issue. If my dog reacted like this though, I would assume pain as I know my dog . Pain will make a dog react like this. Might be worth a trip to the vet, could be anything from teeth to joint pain. Good luck though and glad you're not the type to automatically assume the worst and punish him.

ariba10

JennyW wrote: »

What ridiculous comments when you have no real idea of the situation or the OP's relationship with her dogs

OP, I would suggest either your dog was hot and irritable or a pain issue. If my dog reacted like this though, I would assume pain as I know my dog . Pain will make a dog react like this. Might be worth a trip to the vet, could be anything from teeth to joint pain. Good luck though and glad you're not the type to automatically assume the worst and punish him.

If any dog bit me or mine it would die.

It would matter not whose dog it was.

fashionlover10

ariba10 wrote: »

If any dog bit me or mine it would die.

It would matter not whose dog it was.

:eek: What an awful way to talk about a living being!!

What would you do if you had a child that bit another child? Make sure they die too?

Celli

ariba10 wrote: »

If any dog bit me or mine it would die.

It would matter not whose dog it was.

So it wouldn't matter what the cause was, if the dog was in pain or had been goaded into biting ?.