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Old 07-20-2014, 02:11 PM   #5
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I read your other thread, and even if it only happens when you return home, you really do need to rule out medical issues of course(unless you have already).

I would probably do a few things, when I return home, I would wait to open the Bathroom door if that is where you enclose. Either way, I would ignore the dog until I have been home for awhile 10 20 or 30 minutes, and without any fuss I would open the door. And I would not right now, ever go to pick him up. Let him come to you.

He obviously has some baggage he has brought to your relationship. Now you have not mentioned how often you walk and or play with your dog. This is important on a whole host of fronts. Number 1 walking the dog on lead, does help to assert your dominance, as does hand feeding. number 2 - a tired dog is a good dog. Dogs do need stimulation of different places, sights and smells.

As Jilly said unwanted behaviour you can focus very deliberately on your dog, and walk forward slowly. Hopefully the dog will turn away, or lose focus. Soften their gaze, dip their head, turn away etc.

Also a well respected behaviour trainer might be indicated, and or medications to help ease this poor boy's re-activity.
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