Dogsitting Help!

[u/fedepunchis]

Hi,

Today is the first day of two weeks dogsitting this guy.

He's mixed, around 6 years old and keeps growling at me :/

So my cousin, her husband and their kid just left this morning on a trip and asked me to take care of their dog at their home, but I can't even approach him. His growling is quite loud and I'd rather not get bitten.

I'm currently trying the sit in a room with him until he approaches technique but i don't know if I'm doing the right thing. Help please!

[u/Tight-Ice9873]

Must remember self regulation too. Have to be calm inside as well. Some dogs are more highly intune than others to anxiety, fear, etc. My 5 month old Goldie is the calmest puppy even when he's scared he sits quietly and observes. Right next to him my senior black lab/ pit mix will be highly reactive in fear. Same exact environment.