2 yr old rescue growling and snapping
 

Hi everyone. Have had rescue now for 2 days. Summary:2 yr old female, spayed, from home w/single dad and 2 teenage sons. Housebroken and walks on a leash. Does not know sit, stay, come, etc. She also is shaved close and has a skin allergy of some sort she bites at (I have vet appt scheduled for later in week) She is very protective of my daughter who brought her from Florida, and God forbid she gets on a bed. We had a bit of a showdown this a.m. with her growling and snapping. Resident dog (R.D), 3 yr old neutered male, is not ecstatic but kinda coping. They have some territorial issues but doesn't seem to be abnormal. Ex., I got her out of crate this a.m., she was happy but timid, ok with everything until R.D. came by on and starting barking at her. That's when she ran upstairs and jumped on a bed and starting growling/snapping and wouldn't come eat. Contained RD and let her know growling was not acceptable and finally got her downstairs for breakfast and potty. (whew)

I am insisting on being the only one to feed her, give her treats, etc. Trying to stay alpha but need advice. When she growls she bares her teeth and bites. She means business. I know she is scared but I really think we can get this under control with the correct consistent treatment. Need to know if I am crazy for thinking this. Am doing direct eye contact, not giving in to her tantrums, maintaining tall posture, low firm voice and rewarding good behavior. Will this work??? :confused:

Ideas???

Thanks in advance to all,

Bosgrammaw

I don't know how to insert a link - but if you look at the top of this page; there is a 'sticky' on how to rehab a puppy mill dog; I imagine a lot of this would apply to a rescue as well.

I don't know anything about rescues so won't offer any advice. Thank you for rescuing this little girl and good luck with your training!

You mean this:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tra...nt-advice.html

Thanks for adding the link! Someone is going to have to teach me how to do that one of these days. It drives me crazy!

Hi, by the looks of it you have got your work cut out for you, but you also seem to be on top of it too as much as you can at this very early stage ...some very experienced dog training threads on here and very experienced doggy people..so I know you will get the right help.

Keep the faith, I have fostered a few little monkeys myself....trial and error is all I can say....different things and advice works for one dog, but goes on deaf ears for another....:aimeeyork