Agressive behavior to Alpha two

[wilsel]

My wife and I have had a Jack Russell Terrier for the last 5 years. About a week or two ago he started to growl at my wife when she goes to pick him up or cuddle with him. He seems to only want to be with me?!! Up to now they have always been fine. He has even shown his teeth when growling. He shows none of this attitude with me at all. My wife is very bony and thin skinned and is starting to be afraid of him. Our dog remains obedient to my wife in terms of following commands from her like come, sit, and lay down. But, when it comes to being affectionate he has taken a 180 turn. Any ideas?????

[Karen]

Has anything changed in the house in the last week? Has he been to the vet to rule out something medical happening that causes him pain and makes him snappy?

[wilsel]

Karen: Thanks for your reply. No hasn't been to vet for this behavior, however I did have to take him because ocassionally he has been having episodes when he just at thing around him and over his head (and there is nothing there)!!! This was about 2 weeks ago. Vet checked his eyes and saw nothing wrong. Suggested possible nerrological prolems if it continues.

[Karen]

How is he if she has him on the leash?

[wilsel]

He is fine on the leash and many other times, just when she goes to love on him is when he starts the growling. i.e. pick him up, cuddle him, etc. As I previously said, I can do anything with him and it's fine.

[lizbud]

Did you adopt him as a pup or is he older than 5yrs?