My senior dog snaps at my partner. How to improve their bond?

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I need some advice on dog behavior. My dog was abused by my father when she was little. She's now 10 years old and she is snapping at my partner and being uncooperative with him. What is the best way to handle that and do discipline her. She's a good dog 90% of the time. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 9 years and 11 months old | 80 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Katy is beautiful. Thanks for including a picture. A dog establishes a relationship with each person individually. So, your partner needs to establish a relationship with Katy. One good way to do this might be a program called "Nothing in Life is Free". It requires Katy to do what your partner asks of her in order to be rewarded. For example, have him feed her, but ask her to sit or lie down before getting fed. That way she is getting rewarded for listening to him. You can use this with all aspects of her life. She needs to sit when he asks her before going for a walk. If she doesn't do it, then she doesn't go out for a walk. You can use treats for this type of training to establish a good relationship between your partner and Katy. I would advise again disciplining her especially since she has a history of abuse. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My senior dog snaps at my partner. How to improve their bond?

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