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08-01-2017, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Dibbythedog View Post
It's a warning though and a .0n
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atural behaviour .
It's an aggressive warning, don't think anyone has ever been snapped at nicely. Warnings escalate if ignored and become more aggressive, does that end well?
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08-01-2017, 11:04 AM
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It's a warning though and a natural behaviour .
No, a warning is a growl or a snarl at its worst, snapping has got past the warning stage.

Snapping is one tiny step from full on biting with intention to cause injury. It cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.
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08-01-2017, 11:46 AM
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No, a warning is a growl or a snarl at its worst, snapping has got past the warning stage.

Snapping is one tiny step from full on biting with intention to cause injury. It cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.
I'd say snapping is very much a warning but it should be classed as a serious warning as it's one step away from biting. I'd rather correct the behaviour than make excuses for it. It's not something I will ever accept but each to their own.
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08-01-2017, 11:46 AM
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08-01-2017, 12:18 PM
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Other than keeping the dog off the bed so that it can't be disturbed whilst in a deep sleep, what would you suggest training wise, trouble?
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08-01-2017, 12:54 PM
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I'd say more training of the owner in that respect Chris as I'd always speak first and make sure the dog was aware of my presence. It's not just if it's on your bed sometimes it's necessary to disturb them wherever they may be, so I'd never take them by surprise I would always let them know what's happening.
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08-01-2017, 01:28 PM
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I'd say more training of the owner in that respect Chris as I'd always speak first and make sure the dog was aware of my presence. It's not just if it's on your bed sometimes it's necessary to disturb them wherever they may be, so I'd never take them by surprise I would always let them know what's happening.
Which is exactly what I did and told others to do with Chloe!

As she never growled or air snapped in any other situation, I'm certain in her case at least, it was simply a natural reaction to being startled by suddenly being woken.
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08-01-2017, 01:37 PM
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Which is exactly what I did and told others to do with Chloe!

As she never growled or air snapped in any other situation, I'm certain in her case at least, it was simply a natural reaction to being startled by suddenly being woken.
Yes I agree she was startled, some dogs sleep much deeper than others too.
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08-01-2017, 04:48 PM
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Greyhounds are well known for sleep aggression. It's nothing to do with dominance. It's just a startle response. So the best thing is not have the dog on your bed. If the dog isn't agressive in any other situation then it doesn't want to bite you. It's just an instinctive response to a scary situation. Best for you and the dog if it doesn't sleep on the bed.
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