Does your dog bark at people coming to the house?

[@necabibi3558]

"He cant bark at her, does she look like someones breaking into his house? This isn't even his house!!" 😂😂

[@KRDP]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 dog trainer gave a very good laugh this isnt lupo's house , she isnt even breaking in the house she gave him 5 treats then he air growls of course im gonna give a correction

[@bookr1]

I need a T-shirt with "I'm chill, but sturdy" on it.

[@BDTraining]

That’s funny. I’m collecting quotes people have said I’ve said. I’ve got “we’ll do this all day” and “you’ve got have some poppiness in your knock it off”. I’ll add yours to the list

[@sibeldjc1864]

«This guy means business» is my #1 😎

[@freddyjflores]

@@BDTraining well do this all day. my dog hear that every once in a while thanks to you :-) ehhehe keep up the great content

[@bliep85]

😂

[@jillsorbera7247]

I like "I'm over it"

[@loreleigarner2226]

My dog is also reactive to guests coming into the house or even onto the yard. (He's a very good guard dog and takes his job seriously) My job is to teach my dog to turn it off on command. We are still working on it but he's slowly getting better. I have found it helpful to have guests alert us when they've arrived so that I could put my dog in his crate with leash on because he just gets too excited. After guests have arrived, Georgie stays in his crate until he has calmed down. (No more barking and lying down) after he's calmed down I walk him with leash and hand to where he can see the guests. If he gets too excited we keep distance. After he calms down, He's allowed to sniff the guests while the guests all ignore him. After he gets to know the guests he starts to get comfortable and guests get to give him treats but I always advise not to stop and stare into his eyes for too long as it makes him nervous. He's been doing great. I'm a musician so I have jams and rehearsals at my house a couple times a week. We've been going through the whole routine but the routine is getting shorter and shorter and now 5 minutes into rehearsals he's lying on the floor chewing on a bone. Yay!! It's a process but consistency pays off.

[@nicolesnyder4893]

start by turning off some other behaviors that he's not so engaged with first.. You need to work up to it just like everything else.

[@nf3126]

Thank you for explaining your process. I will try this combo with my dog.

[@Queenlaurensky]

@@nicolesnyder4893can you explain a little more pls

[@Justinwhitman350]

This was really well done. Love the set up to fail in a controlled environment, loose leash, but also the positive results to nervous situations in having the guest give treats for positive behavior. Loved the whole video

[@diddlybop]

I love that he is firm with the dog. I think a guest who is being growled and barked at would also be more at ease if they saw the owner reacting like this and correcting the behavior. Unfortunately many people don’t really know what to do and actually pet praise and feed dogs treats while they growl and show aggressive behavior, expecting that it will calm them but it actually reinforces the behavior.

[@pollen1253]

Man my friend told me to pet his dog while it was growling and barking like a maniac at me and I told him to stop giving the dog attention and correct the fucking thing. I told him his dogs not getting a damn thing from me no attention no looking no touch nothing until he behaves properly around me shits not good man it’s only a puppy and very young at that

[@diddlybop]

@@pollen1253 yes i had to guide my partner on how to introduce his dog to me - she was very insecure and territorial, barking, growling, and he was feeding her treats during it. I dont even have a dog!

[@jillsy2815]

This totally worked for my street-rescue rednose! Changed our lives! Now everyone wants to pet him when we go for walks! We still need to work on ppl on bikes & scooters but we'll get there🐾❤️

[@annmeacham5643]

Lupo was just complaining that the treats stopped coming. He was like, “You can stay as long as you feed me.” lol 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@naemasufi]

Mr Bekman, I don't even want a dog, yet here I am again. Incredible observation skills. You are delight to learn from.🎉

[@jillsorbera7247]

That was excellent how u pointed out the dog body language---the check-in & the ears perking up. Please keep pointing that stuff out

[@xandriamb]

I agree...dogs body language is important. A wagging tail doesn't always mean 'I'm happy'

[@naemasufi]

Agree, was incredible to see.

[@reader_dragon]

What about a dog who does not pay attention to treats/commands when the guest is over? I've had my two dogs ignore anything I give them when I managed to keep them sitting and quiet for a few seconds before they bark again. As long as a guest is in the house they don't want treats and will even ignore my recalls even though they are otherwise good with that.

[@relaxingtube2160]

Women, hahahaha

[@shayleaschuler1353]

Exact same thing happens with me. He just gets over excited and then doesn’t listen to anything

[@ruthannemarie2668]

@@relaxingtube2160 rude and uncalled for.

[@birdsamora9925]

@@relaxingtube2160 hey man, what’s wrong brother? Everything ok at home? How can I help you out?

[@emiledae]

@@shayleaschuler1353 I’ve had to use either a choke collar or a prong collar. My aunt had to finally get one and it’s helping her.

[@vanityquest4979]

I followed IMMEDIATELY on his no nonsense approach. I feel like some training rely solely on positive reinforcement and ignoring the unwanted behavior. But dogs understand discipline too (not inflicting pain, that is abuse). I have seen videos of mother dogs correcting her pups poor behavior and there was no ignoring the behavior there lol.

[@Terraxia]

I have a dog in my families house that belongs to my brother and sister n law. She's a very sweet dog and was given up by a friend of theirs. She has severe separation anxiety that has gotten worse over the years. She also barks at every single person who approaches the house, walks on the deck, walks sometimes out of a room, or if she hears something outside at a neighbors house. She barks at my family or anyone she knows who comes onto the deck/walks into the house. She likes getting to know new people but seems super intimidating if you don't know her. Her hair is one end and she goes stiff initially and her barking even sounds very aggravated? I don't know how to explain but we love her to pieces. I do know exercise and also probably some other things could help her. They have tried a vibrating collar it only worked for so long, they tried saying no, be quiet and every time she is quiet when someone approaches which is SUPER rare, I do praise her for being chill. I just am wondering what other options could we do?

[@sneakcret]

This is so helpful, thank you! We’ve been trying to find the right balance with our rescue of improvement with commands etc but also with overcoming some of the stuff that’s very fear based - this is a really good blend of the two. Also, “does she look like she’s breaking into his house? THIS ISN’T EVEN HIS HOUSE” really made me laugh 😂

[@hopehotchkiss9117]

This is 100% my dog except in the home. same method is tough when out and about.. but thank you ill try this! Turns have worked great though so far. Thank you for all your content!

[@j.jarvis7460]

This dog like the most chill dog I've ever seen.

[@marypraba1]

Thank you . I tried this today on my adopted dog who is reactive to visitors and it worked 👍

[@lourobin2728]

Love the way you explain and show how to train the dog step by step!

[@Charlesgraydogtraining]

Great callouts on Body position and posture. I think the importance of this is underrated and is worthy of a video of its own. I think Body position and posture along with an understanding of space are both very under rated and therefore relatively unknown techniques which are essential to fast effective sustainable training.

[@maan3earpiig166]

I'm a new subscriber by the way. Love your up front approach to training. Thanks for your videos

[@klwilliams1958]

Thank you! I needed this.

[@elmafudd9703]

The lifting of both hands to show that she did not have a treat was what started the snapping. I train all my dogs to become accustomed to people just reaching out at their faces and grabbing them gently by the mussel. It's a game to them. No one likes strangers just reaching for their faces. Dogs are no different. I have also found that sending my dog over to a stranger to be fussed greatly comforts the anxious dog who is unsure of others.

[@magali.bazzano]

I noticed that too.

[@TeachableDogs]

I love how you use body pressure. A lot of people are so into only using a lead.

[@carolynfigueroa1489]

Thank u for all your work and explanations very helpful

[@robstaples6649]

What would you advise if the dog is barking consistently when the guests arrive, so there is no "quiet" phase before the dog starts? Thinking more unexpected guests. Thanks for the great no nonsense videos as always.

[@Polarcat67]

You jjst have to gain control of them and tell start. So tell him to sit and gain control then begin

[@anxiety5413]

Just watch other videos I too don't find this helpful hehe

[@garrettwilamowski1417]

Congrats on the 50K Subscribers!

[@DudeWheresMyCardz]

A good technique is to get the stranger to throw the treats behind the dog, so then the dog can approach for another repetition. Rather than the dog remaining too close to the stranger for too long in one sitting, that is why Lupo started to react. It was too much. It's always good to critically analyse footage, I do it to myself all the time !

[@samm4265]

I agree, also telling a dog to 'sit down' makes the dog hesitate as what is he being asked. My dog is taught to understand 'Sit' as one command and 'down' as another.

[@MLOB96]

My doberman does this specifically with men. If a man comes to the door or walks in the house, he is hackles up charging the door. Once they come in, he's hiding behind me, barking with hackles up. If they make any move like they want to get closer, sometimes, he pees. I would say he acts like that with 85% of the men who come into my house. Still to this day, he wants to like my dad when he comes over but cowers anytime a movement is too fast. This has been for the entire 3.5 years that I have had him since he was 8 weeks. I can't even have the damn plumber come over.

[@BluDimeNailz]

Omg it’s the same with my small shih tzu/ Maltese and she doesn’t really welcome male visitors really well but if it’s a female she is overly excited and demands attention. Hopefully this video helps.

[@rhialisa5331]

Thank you for this. I’ll definitely try this to my 3 yr old dog. A little back story. He was with me since he was only 2 months old. And we live in a condo where pets aren’t allowed ( well, before. But now they already allow it. But I still feel anxiety whenever someone knocks at the door.) that’s why I always freak out when someone’s knocking at the door. I believe that he felt my anxiety whenever there’s a stranger so up until now, he barks when there’s a visitor. But that’s all he does. Bark. And I feel guilty about that because I’m the reason that he’s like that. Now it’s time to correct things. Again, thank you for this.

[@perseph0ne1608]

My GSD likes to bark, specifically at men. Though I do like it because she’s like a guard dog for me (a short young woman) but I would like it if she didn’t bark at my guests or people that are close to me. In my family, she never barked at me, but have at my other family members (who’ve been there when she was a puppy) I’ve tried my best to socialize her at a young age, and she’s typically a very sweet girl who just wants belly rubs. It’s just first impression that she messes up. She’s also been getting very protective of me and her territory (my yard and house.) I will definitely try to do this training with my GSD!

[@hannahsingleton7247]

I absolutely love your training style do you have a video on barking my 4 month old puppy barks at things that aren't there in the house she is a nervous puppy

[@boondoxjack700]

Wonderful work man and a great dog ❤

[@jeannefoster5594]

Actually, she did move the first time. She waved her hands like “see? Nothing up my sleeves.”

[@PresidentMarshallFay]

This channel will be at 200k by the end of the year at least

[@stasn3715]

Actually what is interesting is that there was a study on this matter and what was conclude is that reactive dog toward poeple can not be reinforced with snack. They found that after the dog has received the snacks it is still try to lanch at the poeples. Michael Ellis talked about that as well. Interesting to investigate that further.

[@__prometheus__]

My dog is fine with people outside the house but the second we move past the door he goes crazy. It’s weird cause he used to love guests.

[@terridavis9278]

Yes I so needed this ! Thank you !

[@jemmawolf4150]

I notice now a couple of years down the road, you aren't using treats so much, has anything changed in this situation, or do you still recommend treating with this aspect of training? I really love your method of training by the way, it's sooo effective. Loose lead walking is now a breeze thanks to you

[@jillsorbera7247]

My dog was barking at the PGE guy so I put a Gentle Leader on him and that worked with one correction. Learned that from Joel🤗

[@wesleylackemacher5555]

She’s a good listener and very disciplined.

[@nelsonpun]

I have a Jindo as well with the same problem, very deep sense of territory. Total polite gent on neutral territory great with people and other dogs. When it comes to people coming over to our home theres always the opening barking fit until we get her to relax. Weve tried treats and crating. I think well mix in leash corrections like in this video until it works. I have a sense it will never be fully taken out of her though.

[@TheDracling]

Thanks for the video! We have a rescue who is like this. Has Lupo gotten better over time with this training? Do you think he’ll ever get to a place where he doesn’t have to go through this process when strangers enter the home? We’re trying to anticipate and set realistic goals for ourselves around behavior modification so we don’t get too discouraged with things.

[@MicheleGauler]

We also have a rescue who behaves like this so I too would be interested in knowing what our realistic outlook is… she goes crazy whenever anyone comes near me or us, also outside our home, whenever we settle somewhere, park bench, picknick blanket, café. She barks and lunges at people and will not stop until we remove her from the situation. I’m really hoping that this will get better, she’s only been with us for four months and she’s a year old.

[@solideomusical]

It is just my opinion but given the proper training I would expect those behaviors to diminish but not disappear altogether. I would expect it to become less of an issue with training and as the dog matures and *comes to trust you more.* It may sound cliché- but work on building a relationship with your dog.

[@TheDracling]

I just want to give an update and say that we just brought our doggo to both sides of our families’ homes for thanksgiving and he did great! Only a little barking at first but overall did great, with adults and kids alike. Lots of socialization along the way and a reliable recall so we can call him to our sides easily when he starts getting over threshold. There’s light at the end of the tunnel :)

[@iampancake7275]

Does she look like someone breaking into this house? This isn’t even YOUR house-

[@rainbowcolpus3778]

This dog isn't even reactive

[@palomatokio]

Because the training is working lol

[@donnjb83]

This isn't really an argument

[@jaymoney1224]

Lmao what are you talking about? 😂 this dog is literally one bad decision away from a lawsuit

[@crocussaffie2680]

The dog I just adopted does this. She’ll take treats from people but as they go to walk away she’ll bark or growl. It’s a new one for me my elderly Staffordshire bull terrier passed away and she never barked at anyone. Time for me to learn New approaches.

[@parisdevine8553]

Mine does too ! Swiss white shepherds traits . Treats do not work at all he wouldn’t eat anything, I do find sit and leave it works mostly takes work but they are highly reactive. They do sometimes grow out of it takes so much training and I use e collar . I will try on leash Nxt time I normally make him place 🇦🇺🙏

[@helenathiel912]

Love it! Could you maybe make a video on dogs that follow their owners everywhere?

[@angelcarames5791]

Excellent explanation of the method but it would need many voluntary visitors.

[@shabak9]

"This isn't even his house" 😂

[@colleencharles2302]

I have a home cake business and our Minni Aussie is very reactive to them. I'm working on the bed / stay while I ring the bell, knock and pretend voices. I'ts hard and she's only 11 months old . I'll have treats by the back door from now on!

[@amaker79]

Thanks for the great advice 🥰

[@kerrytom127]

Hey Joel, can you make a video on how you Would handle a dog that’s reactive in a car.! barks at every one and anything that comes near the car or goes by the car..

[@tarrynthedoula]

Yes totally, same issue! She’ll bark even when they’re at a distance and nowhere near the car. Sometimes I think it’s boredom and the barking gives them something to do while they’re in the car.

[@jillsorbera7247]

Hey I just did this and it worked!!! Yay!!! tytyty🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️

[@dominikasmiskova6452]

Only thing, I would use some kind of release cue to not confuse the dog, you tell him sit stay and correct him each time he gets up, but then when the treats are thrown you just let him go for it even though you just said stay. If that makes sence. Otherwise enjoying your videos!

[@thehaytham32]

Great video, great advice. Only one thing: the dog started barking after the trainer pulled the leash and not for no reason. It was on it's guard, so the second something unexpected happened the dog started barking...

[@reflexology52welsh48]

Love this channel!❤️

[@dariateper4620]

We’re trying to train our scared french bulldog to stop barking at guests. we will start using the leash at home as correction etc. but she doesn’t like eating treats in such (stressful) situations so we’re at a point where we don’t know how to treat her when she’s acting correctly and listening

[@sercanyalcin3733]

My dog gets super-agitated when the vacuum is on. How can I help her relax?

[@kingkracker1998]

my dog goes crazy over new people at the house but it's not fear. it's he wants to play

[@activetravelbybobbie]

Yep, we must work hard on this for our foster. She has actually been so reactive she has bitten a guest. I have had some results with a cannister spray that hisses, too.

[@h30101]

Thank you very much for this practical video, utilizing 2 different methods at the same time really helps. I just want to ask if the treat toss happens while dog barking, would it end up being encouraging barking? Thank you

[@TIGERZY2K]

The best part of the video is the owner is not conditioning his pet dog with a stick.

[@charlanemcconkey6024]

I want to see you work with a dog.. that won't sit.. won't listen.. my little one.. I just got. three years old.. pom. growling.. barking.. won't stop.. going crazy I am getting so anxiety.. over this.. this dog is really tramatized.. omgosh.. but this dog you are working with is really a good dog.. after seeing this one...

[@DoBeLove]

Lupo growled the first time when she was done with the treats and she put her hands up and palms out to show she didn't have treats anymore. This is the kind of dog that I would likely hand his leash over to the stranger as soon as they barked/growled. (obviously not with a bite history or serious concerns over biting). Then the stranger would walk the dog and ask for a sit or some type of obedience. That and or 2 leashes on the dog, one in your hand and you hand her one as well. Is there a reason you would not use this method?

[@chrrybm8]

For whatever reason my dog always checks out the dogs on TV, but only on your videos.

[@squeedum4893]

2:35 I'm wondering if he took her open-hand gesture as some form of aggression. Which is why he barked. Still not okay. Or maybe he was just pissed she was all out of treats. 😁

[@jeannedeni4947]

This was just what I needed! Thank you!! The discipline method works with my pup. My question is whether the pup ever grows out of it if we keep working on it. Have you seen it stop altogether?

[@lauradehaan3690]

I really hope you did not pop the leash of a puppy? That's the quickest way to injure their necks.

[@saraht963]

The guest is trying to be a friend. But I can't ask my guests to be this patient, and the dog is a crazy one. I dont what to do

[@bellers]

Thanks, I'm assuming this method would work with a nervous dog who is also overly friendly with people coming in to the house..ie, barking at first then rushing the door for attention...is it possible that they will start associating the correction with people visiting the house and in turn think that people visiting is a bad thing? Would it be best to remove the dog from the living room and bring in on leash once guests are in, taking it back into the other room every time it tries to rush in ahead of me in an excited state? Thanks

[@bellers]

@@DougHinVA So you can’t ask questions? Im sure the poster would be happy if no one asked questions or commented on his videos.

[@Clovislac]

Like my dumb ass Labrabull who wants to be EVERYONE'S friend... But then proceeds to vocalize to them and be scared of them all day

[@Clovislac]

@@bellers like these services don't cost quite a bit and why else would we have comments.

[@BDTraining]

Of course you can ask questions, and it’s a common question. I’ll try to make a video on it today.

[@unshapingtheearth7916]

Upstate canine recommends the new people first ignore the reactive dog before approaching it. Good video

[@silversunastrology]

Thank you. My dog barks and growsl when people LOOK at her (or move towards her). She is ok, and may even start to like them, when they ignore her. Idk if the treats will work (since she wants to be ignored) but I will try it. Any other suggestions?

[@FranklyFranky]

How do you do this in your home when your dog is not on a leash?

[@sam.wanderlust.diaries]

What breed of dog is it?

[@emxlaur]

My dog will not take anything from anyone and will not stop barking. Any tips?

[@crystalcoleman8668]

Isnt sit and down 2 different commands? Isnt it either "sit OR "down" ?

[@twalton33ify]

Great information! I can use this with my puppy schnauzer but what do I do when she barks on walks? She barks at dogs and people because she excited and wants to meet them. If I let her meet them she's happy to get the attention so I know she's not aggressive. Please suggest one of your videos thanks

[@MyChihuahua]

What I do on walks if I see another dog approaching I will pre-warn my Pitt mix saying 'No barking. We're walking nice..' (repeat several times) cuz she will also lunge and want to meet the dog. This works great as long as the other dog doesn't bark and lunge, she will most times keep walking nice right past them. Still working on it.

[@gulfgirl54]

What about an 8 # chihuahua that gets uber excited and goes crazy barking at visitors. He loves people, generally

[@amiyashrivastava4877]

What breed is Lupo?

[@pattismith6047]

I have a mini schnauzer and he barks on walks, you can't have strangers giving them treats , how do I correct this?

[@karlpage9028]

Now do you have to do this to every new person that comes into the house, or will the dog figure out that new guests are okay?

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

I had to go get my newf ecollar trained because after a year of nothing but positive training I had a 150lb Prb. I’ve learned how to do both but needed to know it’s ok to correct!

[@patsydf]

Yes, my small dog does this, we did the treats thing for quite a while and there was a small improvement but take the treats away and it's back to square one. I don't have hardly any visitors, he barks like crazy when my sons come home. Unfortunately my eldest son doesn't have the patience to carry on with the method, he just wants to be able to come into the house after work so I have to make sure the living room door is shut between them. The other little dog is fine.

[@WillieManga]

My dog barked whenever someone came up to my door, because she probably thought we needed another doorbell or something. "Someone's here! Let em in!" She was always excited to meet someone who wasn't me, probably cause she was just too used to me. I say in past tense cause... well, she's gone hard of hearing, sadly.

[@martinredrinocalsarinjr.6810]

What dog breed is that?

[@yazx2434]

"I don't care what he wants" you had me till that. That dog looks afraid of you.

[@fussa7913]

I think dogs should fear the owner a little bit or else they won't take you seriously.

[@IcicleFerret]

The dog is displaying submissive behavior towards Joel, not fear. Dogs communicate a lot through body language. Lowering the ears and head, making the body small, are all signs that the dog is abdicating decision making to Joel. He can't verbally say, "You're the boss," so he does it physically.

[@bobandjerishaffer1001]

During training and real life I add a PLACE command where the pit rescue-dog goes to a small mat about 12’ from the door and STAY after the door knock and before the entering. The dog is great at DOWN so I often ask the visitor to order the DOWN which has worked every time so far. A pro dog trainer friend( + only) thinks it’s a mistake … allowing another person to control my dog.

[@scso]

What kinda dog is that??

[@FranklyFranky]

How do you deal with smaller dogs when it comes to them not wanting to take the tree at all like my experience is that my dog has so much fear about this person who has been coming to the house consistently for years, but my small dog still alerts for like five minutes and then doesn’t understand and he won’t send. I should preface it’s a handy man and family friend, but strangers he’s fine with

[@Wisepati]

My dog gets so wound up he won’t eat any treats. What are you do then?

[@elizabethseiden9938]

My dog got mad at me for training her to stay on her lounge pillow. The next day she ripped apart her pillow that I made her stay on with dog treats. She can be very impatient and stubborn. The Pet Smart lady used a voice that made her listen.

[@pattyedzards8587]

When you say huh huh or sit down the dog responds to you. My dog ignores commands at times like this. He is bad when people walk, run, skate, or bike past the house or yard. So its random and cannot be staged to work on. Working on obedience more. He knows commands, but doesn't follow them when riled up.

[@slugamer6830]

Do the same he does with the dog when isn't paying attention. Literally you have to turn your dog with your knee and pulling the leash at the same time, and direct his face to you. Maybe that is useful. Obviously this has to be whereas (or before) a skater, runner, biker, etc. passes you. Hope you fix your dog. Also, I recommend you to learn the body language of dogs in order to know what is your dog's real problem.

[@GoodSeedsGoodTrees]

I need a Tyler in my life

[@TheBehm08]

Do you prefer the booty or the treats

[@theornament]

I’m living with a roommate that has a female german shepherd and it’s a nightmare. I tried giving her treats, spent a couple of hours with her talking her softly to see if she comes to me but all she does is bark at me all the time. After I ignore her for a while she stops but she then comes back and starts barking again. It seems she is afraid of me for whatever reason (she didn’t grow up with any trauma). I’m a 25 yr old man with big complexion so maybe that intimidates her but man it hurts my soul since I adore dogs with all my heart and just like to play with them for hours at times. Any tips, or I can’t really do anything and the training has to be on the owner’s side? Edit: It’s been 4 months like this btw.

[@summermorgan9836]

If you train them to do this though, would they still guard you if someone broke in? Or would they expect treats from the intruder? My dog barks a bit too much but I do expect her to protect me and guard the home.

[@rosieblackburn948]

Our main issue is the visitors - they don’t do as they’re told!

[@jjamo2]

I need to have you try my dog in his house or yard. He goes red line where I'm not sure throwing treats will work. When he was about six months, this behavior started, and we had guest offer him treats, but as he got older (14 months now) he doesn't appear interested. Outside in public, he's fine with strangers, it's just when at home or settled with the family somewhere. Do you think it has to do with dominance/protection issues with the rest of the family, as I am the only one who takes him out daily?

[@sage6336]

he barked when the treats ended . either barking for more or complaint?

[@outdoorsstudio481]

Wont the treats be reinforcing bad behavior?

[@gothic_ace2037]

my dog barks as soon as he hears a vehicle pulling up outside and people getting out of it, even next door at the neighbors. He goes on guard when anyone who isnt my mother, my sister, or myself come through the front door, even my aunt who lives with us he'll bark at her when she comes back from going somewhere. At one point he started nipping at people we've let into the house when they get too close to my mother so ive resorted to getting a muzzle for when he gets to that point. he's completely fine with them if they are outside but once they come inside he's all "how dare you trespass into my domain".

[@sTEALtooth]

Sooo...what if you have a dog that's not food-motivated?

[@КристинАнгелова-ь5ш]

Hi, I live in a place where people constantly throw poisonous foods outside and i am teaching my dog to never eat from the ground, is there another way of introducing the dog to guests?