How to stop my rescue chihuahua from barking protectively at people?

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My CHIHUAHUA was left to starve in the Senoran Desert that is Tucson, by his family. I have two poodle mix dogs that he fits in with. The problem is Dinky raises his back hairs and barks at everyone. I rent to graduate students and if they open their bedroom door he barks at them. That make s it hard on all of us. This will happen if one of them goes to the bathroom at night. All 3dogs sleep with me Dinky sleeps under the covers up against me. He is strongly bonded to me. Pet's info: Dog | Entlebucher Mountain Dog | Male | neutered | 9 lbs

Oneal Bogan, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there. It sounds like Dinky is protective of you which is normal given his history. You are the most safe and stable thing he's had, so he's going to bond strongly as you described. It would be good to try and get Dinky to detach from you a little which is difficult. I would not let him sleep on the bed, and try and encourage independence. I would also get a canine behaviorist involved to help. There is a natural anxiety medicine called Solliquin which can help dogs a lot. I'd ask you vet about that as well. Best to you and Dinky.

How to stop my rescue chihuahua from barking protectively at people?

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