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Originally Posted by Roccosmommy  15 weeks and already picking up on the bad-man vibes from your ex? Good boy Charlie!...Just kidding. Seriously, his aversion to men may be because of your ex (he's relating all men to his first impression of him). I'm no expert, (but I've watched a lot of them) and what I would do is teach him that men/boys can be a good thing by having them (your dad, your daughter's teen friends, etc.) greet him with a small treat. Do not have them pet him, just greet him briefly with a treat and then let Charlie go on his way. As he gets more comfortable, have some SUPERVISED petting/play time with some males then finish that session with a treat. He will very soon get the idea that not ALL men are dogs!!   Good luck to you and keep us posted. |
Absolutely try this first, before anything else. It's positive reinforcement, the best way for a puppy or dog to learn. He will happily learn that men and boys are okay. When I start training something new, I always use high value treats. Use the super yummy treats, not the everyday treats.