Quote Originally Posted by manlystanley View Post
I'm not a dog expert, I just feed-um and use um for hunting. But, it sounds like the dog is scared. That's why it growls and barks at certain situations and people. I've just found out that giving a dog love and time will solve many problems.
When treating this kind of behavior, the last thing the dog needs is affection. This will make things worse, as affection is a sign the dog is behaving well.

On a sad note, had to put my oldest dog down. Old fella was 17 years old. Could barely walk. Then had a stroke and just laid there soiling it's self. Very said to be responsible for ending the life of an old friend.
I am sooo sorry to hear about this MS. I lost my dog of 15 years last year. I ended up getting 3 more dogs, or I should say I inherited two dogs, and got a new dog for myself. This was the best thing I could do for myself, and I am a far better leader than I was with my previous dog. I always instructed people how to handle their dogs, but rarely applied that to my dog. This time around, that drastically change. Since my dogs work with me, and cannot afford to ignore their behavior.