Lately, Koa has been acting very strange. Sometimes he acts like he doesn't even know me, and that he thinks I am going to hurt him or something. Recently when I walk into the kitchen (where he is secluded to) and try to pick him up, he'll run away and hide. It seems different than when he's playing. Then other times, he'll bark aggressively like he is mad at me. Recently, after I give him a bath, I put him in his bed/box with a towel while I cleaned up. I do this every time and usually he cuddles up with the blanket until I am ready to blow dry him. This time he went into attack mode and barked like crazy. I tried to calm him down and he kept at it and didn't want to be picked up. In both of these situations, I try to calm him, maybe coaxing him with treats. Then I pick him up and try to pat, cuddle with him. By then he calms down, but it seems like he is forgetting me or something?
I've never hurt him and try to give him a lot of attention. I go to school or work for only six hours per day, and during that time he is crated. When I scold him, it's never physical; maybe a firm "No" and then some positive reinforcement. I don't understand his behavior, but it is scaring me. Could it be that he is going thru puberty? He has gotten "excited" a few times in the last week, but it isn't all the time. My husband just left for a few weeks... could it be a reaction to his departure? He isn't around too much in the first place though. He works a lot so it's usually just Koa and me.
Sorry to be so wordy. Thanks for any help you can offer.
I've never hurt him and try to give him a lot of attention. I go to school or work for only six hours per day, and during that time he is crated. When I scold him, it's never physical; maybe a firm "No" and then some positive reinforcement. I don't understand his behavior, but it is scaring me. Could it be that he is going thru puberty? He has gotten "excited" a few times in the last week, but it isn't all the time. My husband just left for a few weeks... could it be a reaction to his departure? He isn't around too much in the first place though. He works a lot so it's usually just Koa and me.
Sorry to be so wordy. Thanks for any help you can offer.
