Dog snaps and becoming skittish.
I have a one year old dog who is recently becoming skittish and snapping. She is set off by the weirdest things such as when someone wears a hooded sweatshirt and she can't really see their face. I'm nervous with her around children because you never know what will set her off. It happens rare (about once a month) but enough to make me nervous.
She is also becoming very skittish. If I drop something and I'm not even in the same room, she freaks out and runs to hide. I know everyone gets spooked by things, but she especially becomes spooked by everything from pop corn popping in the microwave to a tiny branch falling from a tree.
I know that dogs can sense when you are nervous and it makes them nervous, but I can't help it. She is a sweet loving dog who thinks she's a lap dog (even though she's 80 pounds) and will cuddle with anyone. She loves giving everyone kisses and just hanging out, but what if she snaps?
Anyone have any ideas?