My mother has a 4 year old male Dachshund who is very protective of her. (thank goodness cuz she is a widow). Anyway if anyone comes to the door he barks and growls like he wants to eat them or even if they walk by on the sidewalk. He has never been abused. My mom got him when he was 6 weeks old. No one torments him either.
By Terri M.
The only thing you can do is keep him under strict and complete control to prevent him slipping out the door again; a gentle muzzle like a Halti might help when company comes around or when he is being taken for a walk.
Keep his shots up to date and be sure to keep the written records of the shots available if this comes up again.
Good luck, thank-heavens the child's mum is level headed or your mum could have been facing a nightmare.
Screen door must be latched and locked to keep someone from walking in & getting bit. My pup listens for the "click" of the door and if he doesn't hear it, he's out the door!
You didn't mention if the the dog is neutered. If not, that could cause the problem .Sometimes that makes male dogs a little more aggressive and territorial. If he is neutered than she will have to find a way to keep him in control.
Next time the parent or whoever he bites might not be that understanding. People are quick to sue for even the smallest of medical expense in a dog bite. If insurance is paid out on a biting dog usually the homeowner policy is canceled or not renew. I am speaking from experience That is what happened in my daughter's case.
If the front door opens to a stoop, a porch, a stairwell or something of a landing, A gate that is self closing would be a big help. Sneaky Pete would be in for a big surprise. Temporary would be the folding area pen or a portion thereof.
We have a dog that takes off and just keeps going if she gets out. We bought a kids gate to put at the door, so when it is opened, she cannot get out, until we remove the kids gate. It is a bit of a bother, but it works well, and we can speak to whomever is at the door without their getting bitten, and can restrain the dog for them to come in, and then move the gate. Best solution we have found.
