He bit someone
 

If it was me? Say, "Sickum!":D OK Just kidding. Whenever he does that, he should be corrected. Just a light tap on the nose and a very, very firm "NO!" should get his attention. It must be stopped or it could get worse.

JMO- but I'd be saying "good dog". He's obviously picking up on something.

15 weeks and already picking up on the bad-man vibes from your ex? Good boy Charlie!...Just kidding. Seriously, his aversion to men may be because of your ex (he's relating all men to his first impression of him). I'm no expert, (but I've watched a lot of them) and what I would do is teach him that men/boys can be a good thing by having them (your dad, your daughter's teen friends, etc.) greet him with a small treat. Do not have them pet him, just greet him briefly with a treat and then let Charlie go on his way. As he gets more comfortable, have some SUPERVISED petting/play time with some males then finish that session with a treat. He will very soon get the idea that not ALL men are dogs!! :animal36 :p Good luck to you and keep us posted.

Well I guess my question would be -didn't he know not to approach a dog like that? My suggestion would be to continue to socialize Charlie as much as possible in a reassuring manner.

Hee, hee, hee, hee, hee:grin2:

We talked about this yesterday in obedience class. My mom's yorkie wants very little to do with my father and hides from other men. The instructor suggested the same thing:come in, don't say anything to the dog or try to touch it, just offer the treat and let the dog realize that men/boys are a good thing on their own time schedule.

But I do KNOW they pick up on things we can't/won't/don't. When I was moving I interviewed several companies. My mini doxie was fine with everyone except one man, in fact he came through the screen door to try and bite him. I found out later that this one co. had several employees charged with theft.

They are our little guardian angels in fur!! ;)

Yes, I agree. He probably thought he was going to hit him.:D

:thumbup::thumbup: Absolutely try this first, before anything else. It's positive reinforcement, the best way for a puppy or dog to learn. He will happily learn that men and boys are okay. When I start training something new, I always use high value treats. Use the super yummy treats, not the everyday treats.

Ok I am sorry but I do have to do this....
BAHAHAHA HAHA HAHA...(pee in pants) Ha ha ha ...he he he snicker...lol
Ok now seriously, you have had some wonderful suggestions to socialize him to men. If it was just your ex...then good dog..right??:D
Sorry I just got divorced last month so I had to live in your dogs moment.

Use the positive reinforcement method of treats (what Charlie considers high value, might not be what you consider high value) and having men/boys give to him without looking/touching him until he becomes comfortable around them. These treats only come from these men/boys, never from you. If you hit him for growling at your ex, it could make the situation worse because Charlie will take the approach of your ex to mean getting hit. He could then become more agressive, and the next bite could break skin.

You might also want to ask your ex to not reach over Charlie's head to pet him, if you're able to. He shouldn't be touching/looking at him any more than the other men/boys in your life or those of your children. He should also be giving treats to Charlie, if you feel comfortable asking him to do so.

This isn't really funny
 

If her ex-husband wants to he can report this the animal control and the dog can be put down as an aggressive dog.

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I would take him to a good obedience class. Talk to the instructor and let them know that he is starting to be nippy. See what things they recommend before you pay for a class. If you don't like them, call another.

Your little guy is probably becoming territorial over you and his home. I have found many useful tips from Welcome to Cesar Millan's Official Web Site | Cesar Millan . I would look at the info on you becoming a pack leader. You need to establish dominance so the pup will accept your rules/commands.

I am not sure what your intention is. Maybe it is just me, but your post is very RUDE and uncalled for.

:confused: Rude ? He is telling the truth. It's not a joke, it's serious. What if the next time he bites a male that is a child :eek: would that be funny also? I think you need to take action immediately so that this never happens again. Next time it might be with the wrong person he bites and you can loose your baby :(
Good Luck

John, since you are in Colorado I figured I would post for reference

The Meaning of a “Dangerous Dog under Colorado's Dangerous Dog Statue:

•Under Colorado’s Dangerous Dog Statute, “bodily injury” means any physical injury that results in severe bruising, muscle tears, or skin lacerations that requires professional medical treatment, or any physical injury that requires corrective or cosmetic surgery.
•Under Colorado law, “serious bodily injury” means an injury that involves a substantial risk of death, serious permanent disfigurement, loss or impairment of a bodily function or organ, or a break, fracture or second- or third-degree burn.

The statute, however, outlines the following circumstances where a dog owner will not be liable for a dog-bite injury:
•In cases where the injury occurred while the victim was a trespasser on public or private property;
•In cases where the injury occurred while the victim was on the dog owner’s property and the property was clearly and conspicuously marked with one or more posted signs stating, “No trespassing,” or “Beware of Dog;”
•In cases where the dog was being used by a peace officer or military personnel for official duties;
•In cases where the victim knowingly provoked the dog;
•In cases where the victim was a veterinary health-care worker, dog groomer, humane agency staff person, professional dog handler, trainer, or dog show judge acting in the performance of his or her respective duties;

In all seriousness, I think that she came here looking for help and not someone to threaten that her puppy is going to be taken away and euthanized. Colorado's law's simply don't state what the post eluded to. In many states, she could very simply state that he made her feel threatened and he would be arrested for assault (just see TX law). There are many sides to the story. Esp if the ex is abusive and it is documented.

If you have a pup and it has never nipped or ripped up something, peed on the floor than you must have a stuffed animal :) I have have yorkies for almost 20 years and have always been able to train them despite any challenge that comes along. I feel that they are just like children. If you child steals or toddler bites you don't euthanize them. This is a very trainable pup that is just displaying some guarding / pack issues (that are obviously not ok). He just needs to know whom is in charge and that he can't nip. If you have suggestions please be part of the solution. There is no need to euthanize or put yet another animal in a shelter to be possibly destroyed.

Nope, the dog didnt break the skin. Dogs know bad people if you ask me.

Yes, they do. They sense it. We feel it in our "gut." Anyway, anytime Kacee doesn't want someone to pet her (or whatever) I never force the issue. I trust her instinct.:D