wrldtraveler16
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Hi there. I'm looking for advice. I have a boerboel who was born in Jan 2013.
I love him and he has been pampered in our home. I'm having a few issues with him and need suggestions on how to correct them ASAP.
First off, I live in Egypt so a trainer isn't possible. So please give suggestions on things we can do.
1) he is food aggressive. He has attacked (but never drawn blood) on our chihuahua. However he has 'attacked ' my hubby, maid and 5 year old son. (Occasionally drawing blood but not mainly due to him lunging and the person pulling back).
2) second issue is mood swings. Some times I swear he is a cat. He likes to be pet but then other times will growl. Today I came home and he was excited I went to pet him and he let out the longest and loudest growl towards me. I stepped back and he continued. When he growls he doesn't show his teeth it is just vocal but I do know (or at atest 98% sure) that he would bite if we continued to pet him.
3) hair loss. This dog sheds so much! We've changed his food, made meals at home and given suppliments. Nothing has helped.
Thanks so much for helping. I love him because he is apart of the family but I'm starting to trust him less. I want to fix these issues ASAP.
I love him and he has been pampered in our home. I'm having a few issues with him and need suggestions on how to correct them ASAP.
First off, I live in Egypt so a trainer isn't possible. So please give suggestions on things we can do.
1) he is food aggressive. He has attacked (but never drawn blood) on our chihuahua. However he has 'attacked ' my hubby, maid and 5 year old son. (Occasionally drawing blood but not mainly due to him lunging and the person pulling back).
2) second issue is mood swings. Some times I swear he is a cat. He likes to be pet but then other times will growl. Today I came home and he was excited I went to pet him and he let out the longest and loudest growl towards me. I stepped back and he continued. When he growls he doesn't show his teeth it is just vocal but I do know (or at atest 98% sure) that he would bite if we continued to pet him.
3) hair loss. This dog sheds so much! We've changed his food, made meals at home and given suppliments. Nothing has helped.
Thanks so much for helping. I love him because he is apart of the family but I'm starting to trust him less. I want to fix these issues ASAP.
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