{"id":4422,"date":"2022-07-28T14:14:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T14:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/"},"modified":"2022-07-29T06:03:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T06:03:00","slug":"question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: How do I stop my dog being overprotective?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#Question_How_do_I_stop_my_dog_being_overprotective\" title=\"Question: How do I stop my dog being overprotective?\">Question: How do I stop my dog being overprotective?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_not_be_protective\" title=\"How do I train my dog to not be protective?\">How do I train my dog to not be protective?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_protective_over_me\" title=\"Why is my dog so protective over me?\">Why is my dog so protective over me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#Are_dogs_more_protective_of_female_owners\" title=\"Are dogs more protective of female owners?\">Are dogs more protective of female owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_protective_over_you\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog is protective over you?\">How do you tell if your dog is protective over you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#Do_dogs_have_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do dogs have a favorite person?\">Do dogs have a favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#Do_dogs_get_jealous_of_spouses\" title=\"Do dogs get jealous of spouses?\">Do dogs get jealous of spouses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#Is_it_bad_to_be_overprotective_of_your_dog\" title=\"Is it bad to be overprotective of your dog?\">Is it bad to be overprotective of your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#Why_do_male_dogs_prefer_female_owners\" title=\"Why do male dogs prefer female owners?\">Why do male dogs prefer female owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#How_do_you_apologize_to_a_dog\" title=\"How do you apologize to a dog?\">How do you apologize to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_forget_its_owner\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to forget its owner?\">How long does it take for a dog to forget its owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\" title=\"How do I tell my dog I love him?\">How do I tell my dog I love him?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#Do_dogs_get_protective_over_owners\" title=\"Do dogs get protective over owners?\">Do dogs get protective over owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-how-do-i-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective\/#What_is_the_most_jealous_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the most jealous dog breed?\">What is the most jealous dog breed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_How_do_I_stop_my_dog_being_overprotective\"><\/span>Question: How do I stop my dog being overprotective?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, if at any point your dog shows aggression consult a specialist in canine behaviour.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Look out for the warning signs.<\/li>\n<li>Regain control of overprotective dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Distance.<\/li>\n<li>Give affection on your terms.<\/li>\n<li>Socialise your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Try to stay calm.<\/li>\n<li>Obedience training.<\/li>\n<li>Physical and mental stimulation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-so-protective-of-my-baby\/\">Why is my dog so protective of my baby?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-train-my-dog-to-not-be-protective\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_train_my_dog_to_not_be_protective\"><\/span>How do I train my dog to not be protective?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep him on a leash, securely at your side. As you approach the new person or pet, quietly praise him for as long as he remains calm. You can even give him the odd treat to reinforce that this is the behavior you want to see. As soon as he does start to display signs of aggression, turn around and pull him away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-so-protective-over-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_protective_over_me\"><\/span>Why is my dog so protective over me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A protective dog is showing a natural behavior when he reacts in an aggressive way if he feels you\u2019re in danger.\u00a0 You may need the help of an animal behaviorist to deal with a possessive dog\u2019s aggression. If you need to change an unwanted behavior, only reward your dog for acting in a way you expect him to act.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-dogs-more-protective-of-female-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_more_protective_of_female_owners\"><\/span>Are dogs more protective of female owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The battle of the sexes is not limited to humans after all. Some believe that the male dog is more affectionate and easier to train, while the female dog is more aggressive and protective of its owners and puppies. Well, the truth is that when it comes to dogs and puppies there is no superior sex.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191679\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-dogs-more-protective-of-female-owners.jpg\" alt=\"Are dogs more protective of female owners?\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-dogs-more-protective-of-female-owners.jpg 650w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-dogs-more-protective-of-female-owners-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TOfNPODse0E\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-protective\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_protective_over_you\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog is protective over you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The most common way to test this is by placing the dog in an environment with different people or animals. If the dog starts stressing out or growling to everyone who comes close to the owners, it may be an over-protective dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-have-a-favorite-person\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do dogs have a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dogs often choose a favorite person who matches their own energy level and personality. In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond with a single person, making it more likely that their favorite person will be their only person. Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-jealous-of-spouses\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_jealous_of_spouses\"><\/span>Do dogs get jealous of spouses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dogs can act jealous or protective over items or people. It can become a big problem when the object of the jealousy is a spouse. This type of jealousy is damaging to the bonds between both people and dogs.\u00a0 Some have said that jealousy is too intricate for dogs to feel, but most dog lovers would disagree.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-bad-to-be-overprotective-of-your-dog\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_to_be_overprotective_of_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it bad to be overprotective of your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We all know there\u2019s no such thing as \u201cloving your dog too much,\u201d but that doesn\u2019t give an excuse to be overprotective in an unhealthy way. Many dog parents \u2013myself included- are so protective of their dogs that they become extremists, worrying about every move their dog makes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TOfNPODse0E\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SC-_bjCgFEc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-male-dogs-prefer-female-owners\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_male_dogs_prefer_female_owners\"><\/span>Why do male dogs prefer female owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It\u2019s that dogs like particular things adult females do. Dogs like women\u2019s softer voices and smaller figures. They may be intimidated by a man\u2019s larger frame, deeper voice, and facial hair. Most veterinarians and primary caregivers are female, meaning dogs are more frequently exposed to women throughout their lives.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-apologize-to-a-dog\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_apologize_to_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you apologize to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Say the command \u2018say sorry,\u2019 and hold another treat down toward your dog\u2019s paw. He should be lying down, so he\u2019ll need to look down to get to the treat. Once his chin touches the floor, give him a treat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-forget\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_forget_its_owner\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to forget its owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For a dog to forget its owner, 1 to 3 years must pass without having direct contact with himself. However, the connection regarding experiences, smells, sounds, among others, can cause immediate recognition by the dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-tell-my-dog-i-love-him\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\"><\/span>How do I tell my dog I love him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Often, the best way to tell a dog you love them is through mimicry.<br \/>\nConversely, keep an eye out for the warning signs of and anxious dog:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>a tucked tail.<\/li>\n<li>lip licking.<\/li>\n<li>your dog\u2019s eyes are popping out or averted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191680\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-tell-my-dog-I-love-him.jpg\" alt=\"How do I tell my dog I love him?\" width=\"335\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-tell-my-dog-I-love-him.jpg 335w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-tell-my-dog-I-love-him-300x255.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NWh4zc8BVAQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-protective-over-owners\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_protective_over_owners\"><\/span>Do dogs get protective over owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Dogs consider their owners to be part of their pack and thus inherently feel the need to protect them in case of any threats. They also naturally get protective of things they consider theirs such as their house or shelter and resources such as food, toys, and dog beds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-most-jealous-dog-breed\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_jealous_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the most jealous dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">10 Most Jealous Dog Breeds<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>French Bulldog. If you have ever owned a Frenchie before, you know this dog clinches the title of the most jealous dog.<\/li>\n<li>Australian shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>American Pit Bull Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Cocker Spaniel.<\/li>\n<li>German Short-haired pointer.<\/li>\n<li>Golden retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Border Collie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Question: How do I stop my dog being overprotective?How do I train my dog to not be protective?Why is my dog so protective over me?Are dogs more protective of female owners?How do you tell if your dog is protective over you?Do dogs have a favorite person?Do dogs get jealous of spouses?Is it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191678,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-stop-my-dog-being-overprotective.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4422"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4422"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4422\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191681,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4422\/revisions\/191681"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}