Hi everyone
I would like some input/advice on the situation I have.
We adopted Mya (6 yrs old) about 3 months ago. We were told she growled at one of the kids, when the little girl fell near Mya when she was sleeping.
The problem we have is, she can be very possessive with her Nylabones. She growls when we go near her. Sometimes she will let us take it away from her. The previous owner told us they used to play tug of war with her. Would this be part of the issue? She comes up to us with the bone, wagging her tail, then starts growling when we tell her to give it to us. Is this part of a game to her? She isn't food possessive, I can put my hand in her bowl with no problem. Another thing she does is, when she is in the car and someone comes close to the car she will launch at the window barking.
I feel like I am a bad Mum as I am unsure what to do. If anyone can give me some pointers I would really appreciate it. We have never experienced this with Bruno.
I would like some input/advice on the situation I have.
We adopted Mya (6 yrs old) about 3 months ago. We were told she growled at one of the kids, when the little girl fell near Mya when she was sleeping.
The problem we have is, she can be very possessive with her Nylabones. She growls when we go near her. Sometimes she will let us take it away from her. The previous owner told us they used to play tug of war with her. Would this be part of the issue? She comes up to us with the bone, wagging her tail, then starts growling when we tell her to give it to us. Is this part of a game to her? She isn't food possessive, I can put my hand in her bowl with no problem. Another thing she does is, when she is in the car and someone comes close to the car she will launch at the window barking.
I feel like I am a bad Mum as I am unsure what to do. If anyone can give me some pointers I would really appreciate it. We have never experienced this with Bruno.