@Quercus:

You might try the book "Click to Calm" by Emma Parsons. And also (before Kim/Agile can say it) "Control Unleashed" by Leslie McDevitt Both of these books will help you change the behavior, regardless of why it is happening.

Thank you! I will definitely get on that :):):):):):):):):D:D:D:D:D

Firstly I honestly don't think it is Space Guarding because she would be growling at me every time, it doesn't seem to be a constant. When I was reading the information it didn't seem familiar to me but I can always check it out, no harm I guess

Secondly I feel that providing helpful information is what this forum is about, Sharon seem to just want to chip in, I have met many people like this but I do apologize because I could have just ignored it I just get defensive that way and yes there was no reason for me to respond the way I did.

Thirdly, I will get it checked out she does need a check up etc but you have a point. I am not sure of the resources here Australia can get very frustrating here, if it doesn't have a market they won't do it. I will keep trying though. I will most definitely not be letting her interact with other dogs on leashes human or otherwise once was enough for me I am just lucky she is a small dog

I certainly will keep you updated.

Also do you notice any of your Basenjis "digging" sort of thing when they are just about to curl up to sleep? I find it funny and only seen one other dog do it. Just interested in why they do it… Never mind, google answered it

@sharronhurlbut:

I don't let my b's interact with dogs when they are on a leash. fyi.

Wow, because that was helpful. YOU may not let your dog interact on a leash but my dog has always been good until recently. If you are going to post please post something that will actually contribute to the conversation.

@Moth:

Also if this is a sudden instead of a gradual change in behavior I would take her to a vet for a thorough check up. Some illnesses can cause behavior shifts. Thyroid problems for example can cause the dog to be more aggressive.

THANK YOU! you have been awesome. Gives me somewhere to start with

@DebraDownSouth:

First, you have basenji, not a Golden Retriever. Expecting the dog to like other dogs on leash isn't going to make you very happy. Many dogs are aggressive inside fences or leashed because they feel confined and vulnerable. Do not allow other dogs near, problem solved. If you must go near other dogs, consider a muzzle, but please do NOT LET OTHER DOGS come up to your dog.

People come in, put her on a leash, have them toss her a treat. Get LOTS of people, strangers, the world, to come in, toss her a treat, leave. Soon she will look forward to people. Then get people to SIT and let her approach them for a treat. You can retrain that one. You can also set her up at a PEOPLE park and let folks do the same thing. I don't know what has set her off, but remove dogs from it and work on the people friendly retraining.

Biting you is another issue altogether. If the only time is when she is being moved, that worries me less. You do right to make her get up.
Is she asleep prior to this or awake and actually guarding? Have you had her checked to make sure she does not have an injury (such as hip or elbow etc) causing her pain when she is moved?
Work on the come command. Instead of actually moving her, CALL HER TO YOU. If she is asleep, call her name until she wakes up before moving her or asking her to move. You can make it sweeter for her by giving her a treat when she complies.

http://www.clickerlessons.com/index.htm

I understand that I have a basenji but she has never acted like this before. She is quite good until recently which is why I think I will definitely take Moth's advice and take her to the Vet.

Thank you so much for that advice. I will definitely put it to use. The only problem is my family doesn't think she is resource guarding or being funny.

she doesn't growl when we touch her food or go near her bone. Mostly when she is sleeping and we are trying to move her or she is sleeping with someone of the pack (family) and someone tries to approach her. for example my sister was sleeping on the couch with Asha and her boyfriend tried to approach who she knows and she growled.

We have but not for a while. I will try them again. her hackles go up and I think she puts her ears up. She will growl at first but if you don't stop she resorts to mouthing then biting. When there is a dog on the leash she usually acts really excited and then as soon as she gets close she gets nasty.

Not only that but when she is moved she growls at us and sometimes mouths/bites. At that point I just take her off the place she is sleeping as punishment. I am not sure if it is territorial or being scared but I think most likely territorial.

Is it normal for them to go through this sort of stage I am scared of walking past children just incase they want to pat her. She used to be very good with anyone, she loved pats from anyone.

Asha who is 2 years old is being a bit nasty to people coming into the house and not only that but when she is on the lead she won't interact with other dogs other than to growl and not only that but when we(the owners) move her she growls at us.

I think it might be a dominance thing and was wondering if there was any way I can start to fix it.

… and they actually posted it after the lack of research put into the survey. Humans are idiots and basenjis are our owners