>From what you wrote, I assume that your husband is not stressed or fearful when she is around. Dogs can pick up on the feelings of the people around them. She may be jealous because you give your husband attention (as you should) so she is trying to get him out of the picture.
If she growls or bites at him, she should be told 'No' and put in her area for 5 or 10 minutes. She needs to know that she is not acting appropriately and that your husband is going to be staying. Good luck, let us know how things progress, Joan From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of kristyhathcock Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 12:59 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] 2 & a half year old with serious attitude towards my hubby Help please My girl,NJ, who was hand raised along with her 3 siblings, has decided she hates my husband. This has not been an over night occurrence its been gradually developing for awhile now but has escalated to the point where she bit him without even a warning growl. this happened 3 weeks ago.I'm terrified to have them near each other. She growls & barks non stop when she sees or even hears him now. I wonder if she picks up my nervousness & its making her worse . He's tried to "dog whisperer' her in the past to change the behavior, it obviously didn't work. He tried once again to "d.w." her today & I was a basket case she simmered down for 5 minutes but quickly returned her way of terror. I made my hubby leave the room. Guess I should note she's also bitten by father as well. Although with him its always been a hatred( cute story I'll share some times). Does anyone have any suggestions? I need her to stop this insane behavior before I'm forced to give her up :( Kristy~~ SAHM of 2 beautiful girls <http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/47.gif> owned by 6 Chihuahuas, 1 Chocolate Lab & 14 Goldfish <http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/47.gif>
