Why does my youngest and smallest dog often growl when my other dogs get close to him, but is great with strange dogs?

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Dogs tend to be pack dogs and he's probably trying to establish dominance within his own pack. Have you tried any exercises or obedience training with your own "pack"? If you are lost, you might hire a trainer for an hour or so for some suggestions.

The key is practicing and consistency with the dogs letting them know that YOU, not the dominant dog is pack leader. That should ease some of your problems. Most local obedience training programs take that approach.

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It could be that... ...your larger, older dogs have bullied him some and he is warning them off. Since he hasn't had any experience with the strangers, his naturally optimistic personality allows him to assume these unknown dogs won't bully him. It could also be territorial in that at home with your other dogs he is sleeping in a favorite spot or playing with a preferred toy when one of the others comes by and he is simply reminding them that whatever it is is his.

When he meets strangers he is on neutral turf that doesn't belong to anyone. Therefore, he doesn't see a need to defend what isn't his. Sources: My Opinion as an owner of four dogs .

Sounds like a jealousy issue Based on what you've said, my best guess is that your little one has some jealousy or overprotective problems. You said it happens in particular when he's in your lap and the others come over for attention. That's a classic sign that he wants your full attention and doesn't want to share you.

Strange dogs pose no threat to him but your other dogs might be your 'favorite' and he doesn't want that. He's being territorial towards the other dogs over you. This obviously can't happen since you said it leads to fights.

I would suggest watching for signs that your dog is starting to get territorial and correct it before he gets into an actual attack mode. You might try holding him in your lap, then calling another dog over. When the little one begins to growl, tell him no and make him leave your lap.

You don't have to be mean about it, but be firm. Don't let him back up for a few minutes and show him that the other dogs can get attention too. If he decides to be nice, then of course praise him and reward him with lots of petting.

Make sure to pet the other dog(s) at the same time, though, so the little one learns that sharing attention doesn't mean he gets no attention. Hopefully he'll learn quickly.

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