When I take her for her walks she tends to pull of the leash but only until she gets to her usual potty area. After she goes to the bathroom she's usually fine, unless she sees another dog. Then she goes crazy. She barks nonstop and pulls on the leash. Her tail is up but she is aggressively trying to get to the other dog.
Once while we were on a walk, she found a way to get her collar off of her and run directly towards a man walking a full grown boxer who is about twice her size. She tried to get the other dog but the man was able to pull her away. She is great when new people come into the apartment as well as little kids. She isnt aggressive towards them at all. But if she sees another dog out outside the window she goes crazy.
We've had her now for about a month and want to break her of this habit. Come spring time i would love to take her to the dog park and go jogging with her but cant because of her behavior. I need help. I dont want to get a personal dog trainer because they are expensive, the local Petsmart has a dog training class but i dont know if this is what she needs, and i dont have any friends with a dog who is friendly towards other dogs. Im afraid that if i take her to the training classes at Petsmart she will misbehave so badly that we wont be able to stay in the class.
Does anybody have any suggestion on ths topic? Any advice is appreciated.
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Most behaviorists use desensitization to treat dog-dog aggression. Using plenty of positive reinforcement, you'll gradually decrease the physical distance between your dog and other dogs without raising his anxiety level. This takes a great deal of time and patience--often several months to a year--but ultimately your dog will associate the approach of other canines with good things (praise, treats, attention). Get guidance from a behaviorist before beginning desensitization.
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http://dogtime.com/aggression-toward-dog…
Dog Training Technique - Correcting Dog Behavior
- 1. Use a friend for proper training.
2. Make sure not to abuse dog.
3. Yank on leash when he barks so throat is closed.They'll learn this better if you say "no barking"! - Hi...
Sometimes dogs aren't properly socialized as puppies, so they have an episode when they seen another dog. I think they simply don't know how to respond or act to other dogs. And on leash, it can seem worse. This is true even of socialized dogs on leashes... they have this "thing" about other dogs, whether it's just to say "Hey there's another dog, i want to go see it NOW!" or "hey there's another dog and i hate it".... all dogs are different.
I think that, your dog might need to learn a couple new commands, other than the usual, "come", "sit", etc. but i think it's a good idea for your dog to know these before learning anything new.
My dog used to bark endlessly at other dogs, whether we were outside, or inside the house. So i taught her a couple of very useful commands over the last year and a half... it took time and patience, but "leave it" and "wait" have been two of the best things that ever happened to me and my dog.
If i think she's going to get all riled up when we see another dog outside, i tell her to sit, and then to leave it. This is convenient around the house, too - for example, if i think she is going to get into the garbage can as she approaches it, i just say "leave it" and she does.
I also taught her to wait, so if we are going to go outside, for example, i will tell her to wait as i go out the door first. She stays there until i give her the ok to go through the door.
All of these things take time, effort and patience.
You can find a lot of good information about dog training online,and a lot of different techniques. Reading about training can give you good ideas, and you can use the approach which suits you best.
Do a search for Teaching a Dog to Leave It and also Teaching a dog to Wait, if you're interested.
I'd also suggest taking your dog to a local dog park to get her acquainted with other dogs. You can keep her on the leash and let her observe the other dogs. Remember, if she first acts up, she can't stay in a state of excitement forever. Getting her to socialize with other dogs might take time.
all the best! I'm sure you will succeed. - If your dog shows any willingness to bite another dog, don't hesitate to contact a professional. It's best to admit that you need help with your dog than to have him put down for mauling another person's pet.
1)Gather everything you need and find a large, open space, preferably fenced in, that does not often have any other dogs in it.
2)Instead of socializing with a strange dog, you should socialized with a friend instead.
3)If you have a large breed, then you might want a choke chain. Some people may not be fond of it, but it's definitely effective for full control. But make sure it is on properly, you don't want to choke your dog. In addition, you may consider a Halti or a Gentle Leader. These use instinctual pressure points that trigger submission to control your dog. Please contact a professional to learn to use either of these tools properly - it is easy to hurt or even kill your dog with improperly used training tools.
4)When you meet up with a friend and your dog starts growling (at a distance) then correct your dog. As soon as your dog stops growling, reward him.
5)Walk up to your friend, with the dogs on the outside and you and your friend between them. If your dog continues growling, turn around and walk away. Make your dog sit with his back to the other dog until he calms down.
6)If you have a muzzle on the dog and are confident that you can do so, get your dog into a sit and let the other dog sniff your dog's rear. Do not let your dog get up and turn around; try to keep his attention on you.
7)If your dog is ready to lunge at the other dog, then stop and turn around. Get your dog to sit and wait for him to calm down. Take him for a short walk and try again.
8)If your dog doesn't calm down, go back home and call a professional. They may be willing to give you advice for free, or offer a lower-cost training course to help you get your dog used to other dogs.
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