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From:canada
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posted 08-26-2003 09:32 PM         

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Hi i hope someone can help me my 2 yr old male lhasa apso is bitting people .....i don't know what to do....he is very mean when he does it not just playing aroound....i'm scared to let any one near him!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE help me

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posted 08-27-2003 03:48 PM         

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Ok, how old is he? He could be teething...

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posted 08-27-2003 06:04 PM         

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What are the circumstances involved when he bites? Is it when someone he does not know reaches to pet him, does he just chase after people that come near him? Does he do this to people he is familiar with or just strangers? How long has this behavior been going on?

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posted 08-28-2003 12:47 PM         

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My poodle straight out does not want people touching her. She gives out warnings and if they don't care to listen she jumps at them and scares them off. People need to listen to dogs. If its their choice to not be handled tell people always. Thats what I do. She used to do this with us, and I know what you mean by meaning business. If sasha really wanted to bite someone she would not miss. She usually scares them off, just enough to let them know she does not want strangers touching her. She has come along way. But I keep people whom we do not live with at bay with her. Keep telling him no not to do that and don't let him be boss of the household. Put him in his place.

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posted 08-28-2003 04:22 PM         

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hi.....he's biting strangers....and not just for something to do i think he's just being protective.....BUT the strangers are not doing anything to him....maybe just petting him but sometimes nothing!!!!!

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posted 08-31-2003 11:55 AM         

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He is being dominate and does not approve of anyone else touching him. You will need to set him straight with all aspects of his life and show him who is the boss. As for strangers touching him, you are going to HAVE to tell them straight out that he bites and do not touch. I don't know that this can be changed. My girl is still the same way. I don't let people touch her unless I am right there.

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posted 08-31-2003 07:45 PM         

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peanut.. welcome to auspet.. about your lhasa apso.. this is pretty normal for a lhasa.. lhasa's were originally bred to be kept in the palace's of tibet where they were kept as guard dogs.. they were bred to be loyal to their owners and wary of strangers.. many of today's breeds continue to exhibit personalities of their ancestors, in the lhasa's case they may be quick to bite a stranger who show's a threat to them, in many cases this may simply be a stranger petting them..
does your lhasa make any noises, such as growling before the biting.. or is the biting preceded by any other actions? if so you can forewarn your guests that such a noise or action from the dog means a bite is coming.. i would also suggest asking your friends, who your dog is not familiar with, to be gentle and not attempt to pet your dog.. if you plan to have a lot of company over i would suggest placing the dog in it's crate (if it has one) or in a room or space it is familiar with and provide a sleeping area, food, water and toys..
my parents have a 13 yr. old lhasa who loves the family and close friends but is very wary of strangers, especially men.. if a stranger tries to pet her she will growl and sometimes snap..
since it is in the lhasa's nature to be protective i don't know if it is possible to stop the biting completely.. but it can be prevented.. suggest to company that they listen to your dog and let it be.. lhasa's like to hang out around your company but not be bothered or petted by them.. most likely your lhasa likes to display his affection to you when strangers are not around..
i hope this helps a little

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