LolasMama
New Member
Hi everyone,
This past weekend I became the mama of a 10 year dachshund from a rescue... She was nippy at first, but I figured it was stress. She has since become more comfortable and generally doesn't nip at me for every little thing... or any other females. However, she seems to have a problem with men.... It's not just a nip: she latches on.
I'm guessing she hasn't been around them enough - or socialized. She is not doing well with my male lab either, although he has been a sweetie and keeps trying to bring her toys.
Is this a common issue? She doesn't respond well to commands, nips unpredictably, and barks when never someone has food.shes such a sweet girl, I'm just looking for some advice on how to train a senior dog. I don't want to give an excessive amount of treats as she has been overweight in the past... So that is an issue also.
Any advice would be appreciated!!
This past weekend I became the mama of a 10 year dachshund from a rescue... She was nippy at first, but I figured it was stress. She has since become more comfortable and generally doesn't nip at me for every little thing... or any other females. However, she seems to have a problem with men.... It's not just a nip: she latches on.
I'm guessing she hasn't been around them enough - or socialized. She is not doing well with my male lab either, although he has been a sweetie and keeps trying to bring her toys.
Is this a common issue? She doesn't respond well to commands, nips unpredictably, and barks when never someone has food.shes such a sweet girl, I'm just looking for some advice on how to train a senior dog. I don't want to give an excessive amount of treats as she has been overweight in the past... So that is an issue also.
Any advice would be appreciated!!