Why is my dog doing this? HELP?

My 10 month old akita/husky/lab IS SCARED OF ALL PEOPLE. I got him at the shelter about 5 months ago. He wasn't scared of me when I took him home . . but now everytime someone comes up to him, or over my apartment, his hair goes straight him and he growls and jumps on them like he is going to attack them. I'm really not sure why he does this? And why he didn't act this way when I took him home for the first time. When he is outside on his chain and im sitting with him a lot of small kids will come try to pet him and I have to tell them he is mean. I hate it. Sometimes the 10 year old kids dont listen n come up anyways and his hair goes up so high im so scared he will bite. Even if he is inside and sees someone out the window and they are too close to my apartment, his hair will go up and he will start growling. I have taken him to an obedience class but nothing has changed. Why does he do this?

Why is my dog doing this? HELP?

maybe he is trying to protect you?

Why is my dog doing this? HELP?

I think he sees u as his property or territory. U need to make sure he knows who is th boss and th dominate one. Then he will know he doesnt need to protect you. When u walk him make sure that he is right next to u so he knows u r in control

Why is my dog doing this? HELP?

yeah he sounds potective of you, when he growls, spray him with a bottle or give him a little push letting him know what he is doing is wrong and when he does do this yell at him blow a whistle you know. hopefully this sherade ends but if it doesnt either learn to live with it or sell him :( hope this helps %26lt;3

Why is my dog doing this? HELP?

have you tried getting strangers to come over with a treat or a toy, so your dog sees\ strangers as being a good thing rather than a threat? its worth trying, good luck

Why is my dog doing this? HELP?

Your dog is acting in an aggressive way out of his fears. He is trying to show those around him that his is the dominate one, this is his territory and to stay back. Obedience training rarely works in circumstances like this where the dog is merely confused as to his part in the pack. You have to know that dogs don't think like people so you can't try to figure out his behavior by people standards. Dogs think like a pack and because of this we, as the human, must be the pack leader, the Alpha. When a dog does something "bad" they need to be disciplined, so that they understand the behavior is not acceptable. I think a really good place for you to start with your dog is to read Cesar Millan's books. He's a dog psychologist and an amazing dog trainer. I use his techniques on my own pack and their behavior changed within a week. Also he has a show in the discovery channel called The Dog Whisperer, it's out on DVD and you can rent it. Watch them and you'll learn more than I could ever tell you. Good luck

Why is my dog doing this? HELP?

When a dog is on a tie out or confined to a leash or chain, he may feel more defensive, threatened, fearful or protective and since he cannot flee the situation, he will act aggressively. He did not get the proper socialization as a young pup and when you "rescued" him from the shelter, he may have bonded to you intensely and is very protective of you. You should get a trainer that can spend one on one time with you and your dog and work on things now since he has shown signs of aggression to children.

Why is my dog doing this? HELP?

"When he is outside ON HIS CHAIN??!!!" Oh please don't do that. If YOU don't like sitting out there like that, then what does that tell you about him and how HE feels?! Dogs that are chained like that will gradually become antisocial, which is what you have been seeing. Dogs are pack animals and need to be with their families! If this continues he could well bite someone or become angry all the time, and then you would end up dumping him at the pound no doubt still wondering why he became angry and heartsick at the world -- but you would have only yourself to blame. Don't do that to an innocent and helpless animal. Why is he on a chain at all? Why did you get a dog if your living arrangements weren't adequate? Are you at work or school for long hours? Why not take him to a doggie daycare where he can romp and socialize with other dogs? Or have a dog walker come and walk him? Are you at home all day? There really is no excuse for putting a dog on a chain. Make other arrangements. You also don't want him falling victim to some ugly person. That may also be one of the reasons: does anyone come and torment him while he is stuck on that chain and there is no one to protect or defend him? Don't keep a dog if you don't intend to provide proper care for him. Putting him on a chain is NOT kind but abuse.