I rescued an 8 year old terrier mongrel last week. I was told he had possessive tendencies so taken precautions not to put him in situations where he could get aggressive as in I haven't bothered him when he's eating or given him high value treats too much.
Last night he was given a chew and took it into the bedroom where I was doing some tidying. When I finished I left him on his own to chew it but then I had to go into the bedroom for something. As soon as I walked in the door he was really viciously snarly and growling. I left him to it and closed the door. A bit later he came out when he'd finished and was very loving.
But the snarly growly incident has really shaken my confidence and I am worried that the dog can pick up on my anxiety. I am a natural worrier and anxious person anyway. I know all the tricks to address resource guarding and possessive behaviour because the dog has been given a behaviourist to help him settle in so I am not really asking for advice about that.
I just want to know if other people with rescues have ever had their confidence knocked and how long does it take to feel comfortable and confident with the dog?
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PartyPooer · 27/11/2015 10:17
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