"I'm worried that this is the start of aggressive behavior and I need to get it under control. I do suspect that there's some fear associated with his response. "
Barking is not usual an aggressive act.
Check out CAUTIOUS CANINE, 2ND EDITION
"How to help dogs conquer their fears with desensitization and counter conditioning. Step by step instructions to help you dog get over his fear of unfamiliar people. "
To implement the program you will find these other books helpful also because an understanding of dog posture (body lanquage) will give you insight into the emotional state of the dog which is important in the training above.
CANINE BODY LANGUAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE
CALMING SIGNALS BOOK/DVD SET
"Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably "calming signals" which are signals dogs give to other dogs and humans to denote stress and to attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression. "
[ March 04, 2006, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Mikey T ]
Barking is not usual an aggressive act.
Check out CAUTIOUS CANINE, 2ND EDITION
"How to help dogs conquer their fears with desensitization and counter conditioning. Step by step instructions to help you dog get over his fear of unfamiliar people. "
To implement the program you will find these other books helpful also because an understanding of dog posture (body lanquage) will give you insight into the emotional state of the dog which is important in the training above.
CANINE BODY LANGUAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE
CALMING SIGNALS BOOK/DVD SET
"Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably "calming signals" which are signals dogs give to other dogs and humans to denote stress and to attempt to defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression. "
[ March 04, 2006, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Mikey T ]
