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Location: Lincolnshire
Joined: Jun 2006
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The behaviour really needs to be seen to see what is going on. There may be subtle differences in the tail language and body language when he approaches those he is fine with and those he isn't which can only be identified if observed.
Have you ever taken note of how the people he is fine with make contact as opposed to those he snaps at? Often dogs do not like being approached over their head, but usually learn to live with it. Could it be that the ones he is fine with go to pet him under his chin rather than over his head to get to his neck/back area?
What's he like when you, or those he knows well examine him around his head/ears/neck area? Is there a difference in how he reacts dependent on where you are examining/approaching him?
How long has the problem been going on? When it first started, did he have any ear infections or other medical problems? Does he have any now?
How old was he when you first noticed the problem and how did he react before that first incident? How old is he now?
What is his general behaviour like?