Quote Originally Posted by borzoimom
Knowing that your FIL doesnt live with you, first time over, and he didnt actually bite him at all, I think either he thought it might have been his "dad" for a second, etc. Aggression is one of those things- you do not just look at the situation, you also look at when it doesnt. There is a common thread in there- and it could be he was suddenly surpised and confused for a second, not given enough to figure this out for himself- then put in a situation where he had to make a decission. With Rockys' size- he easily could have hurt him- Rocky choose not too- and told him to back up a minute while he decided it was okay. Either meet outside of where he thinks is his- ie on the walk way for a short walk with you, the man, and rocky, or just give Rocky more time to adjust and do not let someone pet him until Rocky is ready.
I appreciate your insight. we are just going to be very careful about male strangers coming to the home. Knowing someone is coming is the easier part, as we can do the walk thing to make things asier. He has met males outside of the home, and done very well. The problem is Unexpected visitors< not that we get many of those, but they are bound to show up! Hopefully nothing mroe than a door to door salseman!