I'm sorry you are having this issue. I do hope you will not get rid of your dog and will get some training for him. My family had a small dog when I was growing up that was food possessive. We just did not "mess" with him when he was eating so he didn't feel threatened that anyone would try to take it or interupt him. When the doorbell rings, Columbo goes nuts, barking, etc., and I have learned to pick him up immediately, or he will try to act tough and scary to whoever is at the door. He just goes into guard dog mode. As far as with small children, sometimes small dogs are like that because children always want to pick them up, etc., and they feel it is the only way they can make it known they don't want to be picked up or messed with and they just want to be left alone. Do you have a PetSmart in your area? I know they have dog training classes and online it sounds like they might offer some help with aggressiveness. The local kennel club probably also would offer classes or training. I think you can get it under control if you do something now since he's only recently started this behavior. Good luck and please don't give up on him. |