How to stop my overprotective dog from growling at strangers?

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How can I correct my dog for growling when strangers get close to me? I have a vibration collar with a remote control would that work if I vibrated him when he gets ready to growl? He's overprotective. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 7 years and 7 months old | 16 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Any type of punishment for this behavior (which would include the use of a vibration collar to startle or scare him) is not recommended, as it has a high risk of making things worse over time. Instead, I would recommend working with a good reward-based trainer or behavior consultant who can give you some in-person guidance on how to address this issue. In most cases, we work with dogs like this by teaching them that good things happen (like getting treats!) when strangers are nearby. Once the dog is happy to see strangers approaching, he won't need to growl or act aggressively anymore. You can search for a qualified trainer or consultant here: www.ccpdt.org or www.iaabc.org

How to stop my overprotective dog from growling at strangers?

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