English bull dog Bad behavior

[SWHouston]

There's two avenues of thought here...

1) They use the scent to determine the health and abilities of another animal to be a good provider. ie: he's eaten good stuff, therefore he must be ok. Possibly your animal may not be wanting you to know that.

2) Regardless of their "opinion" of the donor, fecal material is not condoned for contact (by more mature animals), he may be trying to protect you, keeping you away from touching it.

Both are issues of trust, and there are numerous ways to create/maintain that. I can't help but think that may be just one of several indicators, you may be overlooking.

Have a good Day !
S.W.

[ultimatedoglover]

As is usually the case, this is a problem with the dog pack hierarchy. Dog's brains are wired to be part of a pack and to assign each dog (or person) a level on the hierarchy of the pack. Obviously, the pack leader is the most respected. Your dog views you as below him on the hierarchy. This is why he feels it's ok to growl at you. A dog will never challenge who they see as pack leader. You need to become pack leader to control this. Bulldogs are tough because dominance is what they live for. I suggest you read up and maybe get some help because this could escalate.