She didn't approach the crate until he had calmed down. She spoke to him when she first entered the home, but then spent the rest of the time talking to me. She only spoke to him again and approached him once he was laying down and calm again.
I understand what you guys are saying with the whole protection reaction...that makes sense. Thanks
Sounds like a bad day. I had a feeling Vader hadn't had much practice on visitors. If you don't have much company it is tough to work on but I suggest setting up a routine of anyone entering the house...husband, kids etc as a cue to go to his crate, sit by your side, bark once and down.... whatever it is you want him to do and is acceptable.
I trained my dog to go to his crate...but he's a companion not a PPD so maybe you would want to check with the trainer for a good default behavior for visitors entering the house.
Often times just providing an activity as a default relieves the stress from the dog of having to make a decision about what he should do.
Also, have him practice his obedience in the crate. Remember "Sit" isn't necessarily "Sit" everywhere.
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