[Help] - Why does my Aussie Shepherd/Border Collie service dog named Hunter, only bark and show his teeth at people he doesn't know or suspects? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J I've had my service dog Hunter for about two years now, he's 3 years old now. He's a very tame and lovable dog, always giving kisses and being very tame. Never bitten anyone. He's a Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix. However, for example, the maintenance guy came by my apartment to fix the latch on my front door. Hunter started growling as he heard the maintenance guy approach the door, and started barking like crazy. when he got to my door. I had to hold him back and calm him down while he started working. He finally did calm down, but before leaving, the maintenance guy held his hand out and Hunter showed his teeth a little bit. He does awesome when I take him to the dog park, and at my parents house and on walks. No issues whatsoever. Is this a protective action from Hunter to protect me? These are pictures of him. https://imgur.com/a/oXD4VxU dogs skyhawk214

I've had my service dog Hunter for about two years now, he's 3 years old now. He's a very tame and lovable dog, always giving kisses and being very tame. Never bitten anyone. He's a Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix.

However, for example, the maintenance guy came by my apartment to fix the latch on my front door. Hunter started growling as he heard the maintenance guy approach the door, and started barking like crazy. when he got to my door. I had to hold him back and calm him down while he started working. He finally did calm down, but before leaving, the maintenance guy held his hand out and Hunter showed his teeth a little bit.

He does awesome when I take him to the dog park, and at my parents house and on walks. No issues whatsoever.

Is this a protective action from Hunter to protect me?

These are pictures of him.

https://imgur.com/a/oXD4VxU

Submitted October 22, 2019 at 03:07AM by skyhawk214 https://ift.tt/35Y9yD4