Attacked by my own dog
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I didn't hurt the dog. Also, I didn't YELL (<---emphasis) at the dog I just said "No, no" a little louder then regular conversation speak. I got him out of attack mode and in a submissive position so he learned not to bite me while feeding him. After that point, if he had been my dog, I would have worked him in the gentler manner you all were talking about earlier. I just know before that if I carried the food bowl too him he would have attacked at my ankles (as in lunge and sink his teeth in). I know this because he did this once so I got the idea to just pour it in for him then he attacks my hand. This dog didn't resource guard..he resource attacked and if I hadn't been wearing gloves that day (as it was cold) he might have even drawn blood. When he saw food in his dog food bowl he wanted it right then and there and he wanted you to run away. Meaning if it hadn't been me feeding the dog and it was someone else....the family possibly would have ended up being sued. This is specifically why Thad chose me. He was the only one in the family able to feed the dog. Anything it made him a little better for me to care for. After I fed him for that week the dog never showed aggression to me (except for his low growls when feeding which was fine with me since he didn't attack me which was my only goal that week as he wasn't my dog) and was even able to play with him afterward and walk around with him. Rambo loved the frisbee.
Mr. Thad had told me the owners before him had kept him and his litter mates locked up in a dark, danky room covered in waste where they were kept malnurished and without any sort of care (shots, defleaing, worming). They were rarely fed. So of course some animal control people got him. As a pup he was manageable then developed a plethora of problems (circled nonstop, tearing up everything he got around, uncontrollable licking) . But his first problem was like the one the OP was talking about. Maybe he was going through what pancho said.
I should also mention he bit the girls face open the day before I punched him in the head for trying to neck bite my akita (which I said it was a dumb thing to do). I also do not like animals being hit or beaten or tortured but that particular day I was too concerned for my dog's safety. I mean if a dog was trying to neck bite your child you wouldn't jump in to save him?? After that he was taken by animal control and put to sleep as the neighbors had been complaining he was too dangerous.
Mr. Thad had told me the owners before him had kept him and his litter mates locked up in a dark, danky room covered in waste where they were kept malnurished and without any sort of care (shots, defleaing, worming). They were rarely fed. So of course some animal control people got him. As a pup he was manageable then developed a plethora of problems (circled nonstop, tearing up everything he got around, uncontrollable licking) . But his first problem was like the one the OP was talking about. Maybe he was going through what pancho said.
I should also mention he bit the girls face open the day before I punched him in the head for trying to neck bite my akita (which I said it was a dumb thing to do). I also do not like animals being hit or beaten or tortured but that particular day I was too concerned for my dog's safety. I mean if a dog was trying to neck bite your child you wouldn't jump in to save him?? After that he was taken by animal control and put to sleep as the neighbors had been complaining he was too dangerous.
Let me add a little more info, this is what we do before we feed him every meal.
Put the food in the bowl
Have him look at the food in the bowl first, then put the bowl about 3 feet away from him.
Make sure he sits there for 5 second before we give him the command "go"
He does everything right everyday, the only time he gowls or scratch (This is what I meant by attack, he doesn't bite, maybe attack isn't the right word) is when we touch his bowl while he is eating.
We'll definitely follow Dr's advise and see how it goes.
Put the food in the bowl
Have him look at the food in the bowl first, then put the bowl about 3 feet away from him.
Make sure he sits there for 5 second before we give him the command "go"
He does everything right everyday, the only time he gowls or scratch (This is what I meant by attack, he doesn't bite, maybe attack isn't the right word) is when we touch his bowl while he is eating.
We'll definitely follow Dr's advise and see how it goes.
anyway, this all occured in 1995 (he was put to sleep in 97') which I believe was in the days before ceasar milan. I'm not really sure when he became popular since I don't watch cable but several of my dog friends talk about him. also his techniques have been in use for years by other people I've known. it is spelled discipline......btw.
I'm going to resist getting into a debate. Everyone has their opinions of what to do in certain situations and what not to do.
If the dog just scratches or shows general dislike of you taking his food and he isn't exactly "attacking" then I believe your efforts so far will work out just fine. Just be consistent and give him love.
If the dog just scratches or shows general dislike of you taking his food and he isn't exactly "attacking" then I believe your efforts so far will work out just fine. Just be consistent and give him love.
I found this for you and did a copy paste:Food stealing and food bowl aggression
All dogs would rather eat human's food. Therefore, when food is left lying around, the temptation is too great for them not to sample. A dog that grabs and runs does so because of fear of punishment. Do not leave food lying around. Teach your dog to sit out of the way while you are preparing food. Do not give in to his pleading eyes and reward him with a tidbit or he will become a constant beggar.
Teach your puppy not to be aggressive around his food bowl. Make him sit while you put the bowl on the floor, then give the command to eat by saying, "OKAY."
Next, as he begins to eat, place a food treat, something he likes even better than his dog food, on your hand and put you hand alongside the food bowl, letting him take the treat. Say, "Good Dog!" Then, let him eat. Do this for several feedings.
Then, place a food treat on your hand and put your hand on top of the food in the bowl. Let him take the treat. Say, "Good Dog!" Then, let him eat. Do this for several feedings.
The last step is to place your hand with the food treat on it, on top of the food, and while your puppy is taking the treat, remove the food bowl for a few seconds. Say, "Good Dog!" Put the bowl back on the floor and let him finish the meal. This teachers him that you control when he will begin to eat and whether or not he will eat. A dog that is taught this can be trusted around children who might be playing with him or with food while he is eating.
This training should be repeated by every member of the family. King County Animal Services .. PM me if you want my oppinion, i may be able to help you http://www.metrokc.gov/animals/dogtips/dog25.aspx
All dogs would rather eat human's food. Therefore, when food is left lying around, the temptation is too great for them not to sample. A dog that grabs and runs does so because of fear of punishment. Do not leave food lying around. Teach your dog to sit out of the way while you are preparing food. Do not give in to his pleading eyes and reward him with a tidbit or he will become a constant beggar.
Teach your puppy not to be aggressive around his food bowl. Make him sit while you put the bowl on the floor, then give the command to eat by saying, "OKAY."
Next, as he begins to eat, place a food treat, something he likes even better than his dog food, on your hand and put you hand alongside the food bowl, letting him take the treat. Say, "Good Dog!" Then, let him eat. Do this for several feedings.
Then, place a food treat on your hand and put your hand on top of the food in the bowl. Let him take the treat. Say, "Good Dog!" Then, let him eat. Do this for several feedings.
The last step is to place your hand with the food treat on it, on top of the food, and while your puppy is taking the treat, remove the food bowl for a few seconds. Say, "Good Dog!" Put the bowl back on the floor and let him finish the meal. This teachers him that you control when he will begin to eat and whether or not he will eat. A dog that is taught this can be trusted around children who might be playing with him or with food while he is eating.
This training should be repeated by every member of the family. King County Animal Services .. PM me if you want my oppinion, i may be able to help you http://www.metrokc.gov/animals/dogtips/dog25.aspx
I agree wholeheartedly. Dr2Little has earned my respect with all her knowledge and I trust what she says. I would also feel comfortable to have my dogs with her (and that's not always easy to earn 
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Try that scruffing crap with the wrong dog . . . Can you guys picture Bimmer or Kharma or Shiva putting up with that sort of insulting, debasing treatment?