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animeluver06 · May 25, 2007, 02:27 PM

Well thats at least what it seems like.

My dog is about 12-14 years old (I am not sure because he had wandered into our house one day about 11 years ago so we dont know his exact age). When he was a puppy he was abused by his owners. But we have had him for a while and he is alot better. Our only problem is now, he seems to act spoiled.

Every night he attacks me (I am the only "child" of the house now) if I get too close to my mom. T_T;; He even knows when I try to talk to her. He does not like it when I get more attention from her than he does. He even tryed goin after my dad O_o He will lay right next to me/on my lap to make sure I stay put and away from mom. When we told the vets about this they said that it sounds like a spoiled child who wants mommy's attention.

I agree since he is fine before she comes home from work. My only question is now, is there anything I can do? :confused: It is getting very annoying to not be able to hang out with my mom. Also we are worried for when little ones visit us. :/

labman · May 25, 2007, 07:13 PM

I have saved and recycled material for years. This is what I would suggest for a younger dog:

The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see all the people and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in the pack and a top dog. Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members outrank the 4 legged ones. You can learn to play the role of top dog by reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with a treat. Start at Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete For more on being top dog, see Establishing and Keeping Alpha Position

At his age, it will be very slow going if at all possible to change him very much.