My Digby is 13 months old. we have had him since he was about 9 1/2 mths. old. He has never really shown any aggressive behavior but in the last couple of weeks he has become very territorial and growls and then barks (LOUD).
Being a labradoodle and new guy on the block, we went to pick my son up at school, a lady came by and wanted to see him, she asked if he gave kisses (which he does, to our family) and he was in my car looking between the seat and the side of the drivers side door. She put he face down and he licked and nipped. He left a little mark on her nose, no big deal she said. Needless to say I was devastated that he did this. :shock: I couldn't believe his did this. Today I had a friend come over and she was petting him and I had a hold of him and he barked and backed away. I got some treats and still had a hold of him and she gave them to him, he was fine after that. If he protecting us or is he afraid? :?
I am thinking this dog has some other issues that we haven't quite figured out. :? He is a rescue dog, any suggestions on how to curb the behavior etc. would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!
Being a labradoodle and new guy on the block, we went to pick my son up at school, a lady came by and wanted to see him, she asked if he gave kisses (which he does, to our family) and he was in my car looking between the seat and the side of the drivers side door. She put he face down and he licked and nipped. He left a little mark on her nose, no big deal she said. Needless to say I was devastated that he did this. :shock: I couldn't believe his did this. Today I had a friend come over and she was petting him and I had a hold of him and he barked and backed away. I got some treats and still had a hold of him and she gave them to him, he was fine after that. If he protecting us or is he afraid? :?
I am thinking this dog has some other issues that we haven't quite figured out. :? He is a rescue dog, any suggestions on how to curb the behavior etc. would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!