I just adopted a 3 year old (Snooki) and she would growl at everyone, dog or human!
I did find a way to ease her into meeting new people/dogs and it seems to be working quite well so far. I basically have her in my arms right before she's about to meet someone new so that she feels safe. After she's met them (and got a stern "no" after growling) I put her down next to me and then either pet the new dog she's meeting or hug the new person. This seems to put her at ease and she warms up to them within minutes!
But if your little guy's problem is severe then a trainer would probably be best, as recommended by everyone. |