We've had our 5yr old female rescue 9 months. Has made huge strides in confidence and obedience except on the dog-dog aggresion. Get's along with 1 male neighbor dog (a Viscella) but are having serious troubles with any other. I'm Terrified on walks for anyone approaching and loose pets coming to say hello. We've had to pull her off and out from under, she dosn't give in. I'm so concerned someone will get hurt trying to stop her. (we've each a turn) Has there been any success in ending this type of aggressive behaivior? She does not bark, just goes right into it. Would a muzzle work to help her get through slow intro's to other dogs? I don't want to give her up, we've come so far...
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Cayenne's Mom
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In your post you mentioned that your girl has made great strides in her obiedance. Do you have her in a class? If not I would contact a training center and see if they have a class for dogs that may have aggressive issues. Also many places have specialized behaviorist trainers that can come to your home and work with you and the dog. You mentioned that you baby was a rescue and the rescue group you received your dog from most likely has a list of training facilities and trainers that can assist you. The training center I go to has a discount for dogs that are rescues. I believe with the strides you have made this far that you are having a lot of success and with a push in the right direction you will have even more success. Good luck and I would love to hear how you do!
Renee&Jake
Super Boxer
Here are links to a couple of articles you might find helpful:
http://www.flyingdogpress.com/sayhi.html
http://www.clickersolutions.com/clickersolutions/treasures/desensitizing.htm
Don't give up...I'm sure if you have come so far with her already, you'll do a great job with this. It's not easy, and I say this with first hand experience of Dog/Dog and On lead aggression.
Hopefully, both of you will learn how to relax and enjoy a stroll through the neighborhood
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Good Luck and Happy Training!
http://www.flyingdogpress.com/sayhi.html
http://www.clickersolutions.com/clickersolutions/treasures/desensitizing.htm
Don't give up...I'm sure if you have come so far with her already, you'll do a great job with this. It's not easy, and I say this with first hand experience of Dog/Dog and On lead aggression.
Hopefully, both of you will learn how to relax and enjoy a stroll through the neighborhood
.Good Luck and Happy Training!
Thanks for input. We tried a haltie lead and feel it will help with walks. The trainers I've spoke with are so vague about success with aggressive dogs. Old dog new trick line. Will continue to search for one who believes. Unlike the guy who suggested a shock coller:eek: . This dog is already neurotic! I have realized, although with great sadness, she just cannot be a free dog in front or at park. we took her with her "issues" unknown as they were. I always felt I was a good trainer but this is out of my league so will defin. try a behaiviorist - or maybe Sonjya Fitzpatrick the pet communicator - !!! anyone used one?
Tulsa-Dan
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I can suggest the following:
Take it slowly at first. When you see any strange dog, put yourself between your dog and the other dog. Curve your dog away from and past the other dog, speaking to your dog constantly, telling him "good boy, good boy" and rewarding him (as a lure if need be to get him moving) when he moves with you away from the other dog. When you get past the other dog and your dog begins to calm, praise and reward him for his good behavior.
If the dog pulls you to the other dog, turn the opposite direction and walk away. Do NOT let your dog control the walk and take you to where he wants to go.
As the dog becomes accustomed to remaining calm as you curve around other dogs, you can begin to move in closer (less of a curve) as you pass, with the same procedure of rewarding the calm behavior.
When you are at a point where you no longer need to curve away and the dog remains fairly calm, not pulling or showing body language of aggression, you can let him stop and sniff the other dog. However, be sure to put your dog in a sit/stay BEFORE allowing him (releasing him) to sniff the other dog and greet him. Again, continue speaking to your dog, telling him what a good boy he is, etc. The second your dog shows any signs of becoming aggressive, turn and walk swiftly away from the other dog BEFORE the fight starts, if possible. You know your dog and I'm sure you know the signs by now, so you can intervene very quickly and prevent an altercation.
As the dog calms again and is focused on YOU and not the other dog, praise and reward his calming behavior and continue on your walk. Continue this and the dog will understand in time that his aggressive behavior gets him taken away, but if he's not aggressive, he gets to meet, greet, sniff and perhaps play with the other dog, and daddy praises him and gives him treats for his good, non-aggressive behavior.
In other words, associate GOOD things with other dogs (especially other male dogs) and take away something the dog wants (to be aggressive, or to greet, or play with the other dog) when he exhibits improper behavior.
There are many other threads on this subject and, if you use the search button and search words such as "aggression" you'll come up with tons of good information and ideas on how to deal with dog/dog agression, including the great links give above.
Also check out the book section here at BW for many good books which will help you with training and this issue. One in particular you might want to take a look at is "The Dog Listener" by Jan Fennell. Excellent and will be very valuable to you in dealing with this problem.
Goodl luck.
Take it slowly at first. When you see any strange dog, put yourself between your dog and the other dog. Curve your dog away from and past the other dog, speaking to your dog constantly, telling him "good boy, good boy" and rewarding him (as a lure if need be to get him moving) when he moves with you away from the other dog. When you get past the other dog and your dog begins to calm, praise and reward him for his good behavior.
If the dog pulls you to the other dog, turn the opposite direction and walk away. Do NOT let your dog control the walk and take you to where he wants to go.
As the dog becomes accustomed to remaining calm as you curve around other dogs, you can begin to move in closer (less of a curve) as you pass, with the same procedure of rewarding the calm behavior.
When you are at a point where you no longer need to curve away and the dog remains fairly calm, not pulling or showing body language of aggression, you can let him stop and sniff the other dog. However, be sure to put your dog in a sit/stay BEFORE allowing him (releasing him) to sniff the other dog and greet him. Again, continue speaking to your dog, telling him what a good boy he is, etc. The second your dog shows any signs of becoming aggressive, turn and walk swiftly away from the other dog BEFORE the fight starts, if possible. You know your dog and I'm sure you know the signs by now, so you can intervene very quickly and prevent an altercation.
As the dog calms again and is focused on YOU and not the other dog, praise and reward his calming behavior and continue on your walk. Continue this and the dog will understand in time that his aggressive behavior gets him taken away, but if he's not aggressive, he gets to meet, greet, sniff and perhaps play with the other dog, and daddy praises him and gives him treats for his good, non-aggressive behavior.
In other words, associate GOOD things with other dogs (especially other male dogs) and take away something the dog wants (to be aggressive, or to greet, or play with the other dog) when he exhibits improper behavior.
There are many other threads on this subject and, if you use the search button and search words such as "aggression" you'll come up with tons of good information and ideas on how to deal with dog/dog agression, including the great links give above.
Also check out the book section here at BW for many good books which will help you with training and this issue. One in particular you might want to take a look at is "The Dog Listener" by Jan Fennell. Excellent and will be very valuable to you in dealing with this problem.
Goodl luck.
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