I currently have two coonhounds, one female and one male. The female who is 2 1/2 was left in a kennel basically all of the time until she was 1 and she came to our house. she had never been on a leash, in a house, or even been around basic noises like traffic and other typical suburban sounds. She has progressed to be great in the house, on leash, and in the yard but is still is very insecure with some things. Anyway, when strangers come into the house she puts her tail under and slightly pulls her lips up and will follow them around the house and nibble them on the hands or bottom. Also, her behavior will become worse if looked in the eye by the visitor. She has yet to actually bite anyone but I would hate to see her get to that point especially since she is not aggressive, just afraid. Any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated. I am afraid that and aggressive correction will make her even more afraid and just increase the problem.
I'm not a "protection type handler" but I strongly advise using a muzzle. I would suggest using obedience when people first come in the house. Put her in a down out of the way so she doesn't feel threatened by people looming over her and moving past her. If you want to work on her becoming more comfortable you could allow her to approach people after the excitement of their arrival is lessened. However you approach this problem your first priority has to be the safety of the people you allow in your home.
I have a Black and Tan, Female, and Redbone, male.
She has zero OB training and we have spent thousands on training for the two of them with a wonderful handler but he was very concerned with her confidence and fear levels. However, the male is a model citizen. My husband and I think that she was abused before we got her and I think that since she wasn't socialized until she was at least 1 it has really hurt her. also, there is no way that she would sit and stay around a stranger, too nervious that they may hurt her or me.
I'd crate until she settle down, then put her on a leash and teach her the sit, one of the easy commands. Slowly have a strangers bring out sliced weiners and give it to her one slice at a time. If she stays clam you praise her, if not read on.
This should progress to serveral strangers in the house and each person gets a chance to feed her a treat, one at a time. Pretty soon they should be able to pet her and treat her. You praise her if she a good girl, if not reprimand "pop" leash get her attention then praise her for looking up at you or returning to the sit.
In before starting this training, to keep everyone safe, crate/take her to the back yard. Do this well ahead of time before starngers arrive in your home.
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