How can I make my dog to stop being aggressive to other dogs?
Marcos P asked:
Here is the problem,when my dog sees another dog he barks and cries because I think he is trying to get close.When he gets close he starts to growl and barks.I take him out for walks everyday and would take him to the dog park every weekend,but I stopped because he was aggressive towards other dogs.He is obedience trained.How can I get him to stop being aggressive?
He is a 11 month old Male German Shepherd.
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Here is the problem,when my dog sees another dog he barks and cries because I think he is trying to get close.When he gets close he starts to growl and barks.I take him out for walks everyday and would take him to the dog park every weekend,but I stopped because he was aggressive towards other dogs.He is obedience trained.How can I get him to stop being aggressive?
He is a 11 month old Male German Shepherd.
July 14th, 2009 at 6:39 am
You may want to try taking him to obedience classes…is he neutered because hormones can play a role in the dogs aggression.
July 15th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Hello
My dog barks are cries sometimes when he sees another dog. But when he sees them he just wants to play. your dog could have anxiety he is probably thinking you are going to pay more attention to the other dog so he is saying to the other dog get backed. but you can go to a pet store and get drops you can put in his water for anxiety. You could also try a muzzle just so he wont try to bight any other dog, then once he gets use to it you can take it off but if he still shows aggresion put the muzzle back on. if it ends upnot working you should try contacting bark busters, they will be able to solve your dogs agression and then if it ever come back they will come back to your home for free.
hope this helps
here is the website for bark busters
it costs around $400 and it will solve any issuse you may have, then if any new issues come up or if the same ones come up they will come back free of charge.
July 17th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I would suggest you work with a trainer who is experienced in treating dog-dog aggression and applies the most current methods of training using counter conditioning and desensitization.
July 17th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Hi Marcos,
You say that your dog is obedience trained. If that was in a class, you might consider how he behaved there and what was different. If he was focused on you and not on other dogs during class, then focus exercises should help. On walks, I would use a muzzle and look for opportunities to practice. Begin by positioning yourself and your dog where you can see other dogs from a distance, for instance on a grassy field within sight of a sidewalk. When another dog comes down the sidewalk, give your dog a job to do, a sit, a down, a “watch-me.” The trick is to have this already begun when your dog sees the other dog. Make sure the other dog stays away, for their own safety and so that you set your dog up for success, not failure. Bring lots of lovely (tiny) smelly treats and reward, reward, reward. Your goal is a dog who thinks life is all about you and your treats. Over time, you should be able to gradually reduce the amount of distance and see your dog keep his composure. Until this problem is solved, you should never let your dog be in a situation that will trigger aggression unless you are prepared to pay 100% attention to managing your dog’s behaviour. That means walks are work, and never being without those treats. Also, please do consult a behavior specialist. You will have this dog for many years. It’s a small investment to make those years pleasant and stress-free, and your dog is still young enough that much can be done to help him.
Good luck to you and your boy!