Guest MrsGoose Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I've had my Grimm for about a month now and everything was going great. Every weekend my in laws come over to visit and he loves them. Wags his tail gets pets and even gives licks. This Sunday they visited and he was growling at my father in law (FL) he and my so left and my mother in law (ml) stayed. Grimm would walk over and give her licks and get pets. My so and FL returned after about 4 hrs. He again growled and barked at FL. We finally calmed him and I had him lay by me, anytime my FL would move the slightest Grimm would growl but stay by me. They then got up to leave starting with my ml he started growling and barking at her. And then at both my ml and FL. After they left he was fine. This has never happened before. And he is still intact, they couldn't snip him because of the hurricane in Florida. He's supposed to get snipped later this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 First off, nothing is every totally "random." There's just behavior WE can't understand. Something about your FIL bothered him that night, and you may never know what it was - a new smell, a different sound - something. In the future, I would probably opt for letting him hang out, baby gated in another room, away from guests, if he ever has this reaction again. HIs neutering status probably had nothing to do with this issue, but see if his behavior changes once it's done. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsGoose Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thank you for your reply, the only thing I can think of is he had a hat on and shorts. I will try having him in a different room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Probably the hat. Many dogs do not like hats or other partial head/face coverings. Kili is very wary of BF if he comes into the house with his motorcycle gear on (usually he takes off his helmet and jacket outside, so it is rare for the dogs to see him all decked out) but as soon as he opens his visor and talks she recognizes him. Your dog is still pretty new and doesn't know everyone that well yet. Next time if there's an issue like this, have the "offender" (in this case FIL) ignore the dog and periodically throw treats in his direction without making eye contact or talking to the dog. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I echo the previous posters. My GSD would bark at anyone wearing dark clothing or a hat even DH and he was her favorite human. Have FIL/MIL/visitors toss high value treats on the floor for Grimm so that he learns to associate good things from visitors. Do this as they enter, exit and during a visit. No touching, no talking and no eye contact unless Grimm initiates it at least for the time being. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsGoose Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thank you so much for your info we will try that the next time they come. This weekend lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 If he's been fine around FIL before and the hat was new, I agree that could be the culprit. Fyi, there is no evidence that neutering reduces aggression. On the contrary, the only study that found any relationship found a slight increase in aggression with neutering. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 What hurricane? Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 What hurricane? My first thought, as well. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 It was unheard of just a few years ago for men to keep their hats on in the house. Here's a thought--ask your Dad to take his hat off and see if it matters. Otherwise, I agree. Just put the dog in another room and let it observe from afar! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewGrey2017 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 What hurricane? BEST. HURRICANE. EVER!! -Signed The Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsGoose Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 There was a hurricane in Florida so he couldn't get snipped there and it has to be done because of the adoption group. We did have FL take the hat off and it didn't help. But we are going to try the treat thing and see if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I think the point people were making is that hurricane was a LONG time ago. Why haven't you had the dog neutered since? It's a very uncomplicated procedure and you're required to have it done, as you know. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsGoose Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 He is having issues with his bowel movements and the doctor will not neuter until he's solid. We're almost there and it should be done in the next few weeks when I got him from the adoption group that's the reason they were given as to why he was still intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.