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jessandmika
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PostSubject: Over Protective    Over Protective  EmptyTue Jan 17, 2012 8:40 pm

My pup seems to be really protective of my 4 year old. He gets rather snarly when people approach us if she is holding the leash.

I'm really unsure as to weather I want to train this out of him or not... just wanting opinions please
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Keimo&Izzi
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Keimo&Izzi

Join date : 2011-12-21
Location : Kentucky

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PostSubject: Re: Over Protective    Over Protective  EmptyWed Jan 18, 2012 12:42 am

This is just my opinion and by no means am I a pro at this kind of stuff, but as long as he isn't nipping, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I think it's kind of sweet that he loves your little girl so much. Very Happy
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kevo
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kevo

Join date : 2011-12-22
Location : Fort Wayne, IN

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PostSubject: Re: Over Protective    Over Protective  EmptyWed Jan 18, 2012 12:50 am

my husky Cali is very very very vocal when kids are involved, buts all....she hasn't done anything I ever worried about. But I don't know your dog or how Cali will act in more situations. So far she is just vocal. Good luck
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rileyflorence
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rileyflorence

Male Join date : 2011-05-15
Location : South Jordan, UT

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PostSubject: Re: Over Protective    Over Protective  EmptyWed Jan 18, 2012 1:00 am

In my opinion I'd address this - it's not normal behavior for a husky to "guard" children. You never know when one of her little 4 year olds friends might get the receiving end of your dog "protecting" your child.
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SabakaMom
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SabakaMom

Female Join date : 2011-02-10
Location : Virginia

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PostSubject: Re: Over Protective    Over Protective  EmptyWed Jan 18, 2012 1:08 am

That is kind of strange behavior. I have had two huskies and two kids and neither dog has shown protective behavior over them or any of us, for that matter. I would guess (again, no expert) that he is perhaps a little insecure with the situation and is showing fear.

Since you have a child, that dog will most likely be around lots of children in his lifetime. I would take Riley's suggestion that you address the issue so he will not think that this is appropriate behavior around busy, loud and sometimes scary children.
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rileyflorence
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PostSubject: Re: Over Protective    Over Protective  EmptyWed Jan 18, 2012 1:40 am

I actually just recently helped with a husky that did this exact thing, but with a 7 year old. For him, it wasn't guarding, it was fear. He was uncomfortable with the situation and didn't know how to behave. I'm afraid it was only a matter of time before he bit someone.
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jessandmika
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PostSubject: Re: Over Protective    Over Protective  EmptyFri Jan 20, 2012 5:13 am

I have noticed Max is getting a lot better now that he thinks he owns the neighbourhood hehe so maybe it was "just" fear.
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