How do you enter an apartment with a 45lb dog that my be aggressive when owner not home?
I have a new client with a approx 45lb dog that is mixed breed. They just moved from home with backyard to apartment (2weeks) and he is protective of owner, he growled a little at me at meet and greet but we went for walk and spent time with owner. I am concerned when i go back alone to get him for a walk he may not be happy to see me and may be a little aggressive...any suggestions on how to enter home?
Update on the growling dog...it took some time but we are great friends now...the first time i went by myself was scary and he was not sure why i was there and barked a lot but I stayed at his level and talked with him, waited him out, watched his body behavior (he never came towards me barking and always backed away when i came towards him) I waited for him to come to me..got his collar on and off we went :) I have been walking him for a couple of months now and i have found he is very vocal :) every time i go in he barks for a while ( now i think he is just excited) and he is becoming one of my favorite dogs to walk :) especially with all the work we both put in to overcome fears.
You should ask the owner about this situation. The owner is definitely aware his dog is protective/weary of strangers. Only the owner should tell you what to do and tell you how to proceed when entering. Good luck!!! And be careful.