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Originally Posted by Yorkie Mum He must get out. Social isolation will make this worse but he most be protected from practicing bad habits and he must not be put into the postions of haveing to protect himself from rude people.
He can say no thanks you I rather you not be touch and be nice about it.
Fact is in his body posture and his movements before he bite said that did not wish to be touched. It got missed by an untrained eye. My trained one when distracted, understress or not watching can miss it too.
Then that no thank you, do not touch must be respected.
Why is it we think we must let our dogs be mauled by total strangers do we like it. No nor do they, just cause you as the owner may be comfortable with ever stranger saying hi to you and patting your head does not mean your do does or should have too.
They have to be respectful and not use the teeth but I rather not have my dog touch by everyone out there. My thoughts are get your own darn dog, keep your sticky dirt hands off mine.
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I couldn't agree more! All dogs need to be socialized, and the only way is to get them out in public. But we, as owners and caretakers, must be observant of their wants and needs, also. Joy has a good point. I'm not a trainer or anything,just a long time dog owner and lover, but there have been many posts on this site about clicker training and such that I would look into. And, do ask your trainer for advice. If you work with someone who is a trainer, you are already in a position to help your Harley. Take advantage of it. I also like the idea of putting yourself between Harley and whatever is scaring him (strangers, kids, etc.) to let him know you are going to take care of him. I also love the Dog Whisperer. Go ahead and be calm and assertive. But also, as Cesar says, you must be the Alpha --- you must let Harley know you are in control, and will protect him from what he is afraid of. Good luck!