He's been an indoor dog all his life and is very friendly and hasn't grown up living with any dogs.
Although from time to time he has been around them and he is nothing but friendly with them.
We started going to a dog park within the last year and take every now and then where we let him run with the other dogs.
It all started out good.
He played well, was a little nervous. But nothing grand.
Well lately whenever the tennis ball is thrown and another dog gets it he gets so angry and starts barking and fighting with the dog.
So we've taken him out for a while to try to identify how to fix the problem.
He seems to get really jealous when someone gets the toy before him.
Can i train him to stop being like that this late in the game?
And how can i do it?
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At this point, I would not do anything to change that behavior other then NOT bring balls/toys to the park with you.
I would, however, use it to train him even more seeing how he has a lot of drive for them.
Play with him using his toy away from the park with no other dogs around and when and if you must take him there, leave the toys at home!!
Why One Size Does Not Fit All In Dog Training
- had the same problem, watch some episodes of the dog whisperer and if that doesnt help send him to royvon in wales.
- It is almost never to late to train your dog to follow a different behavior.The saying "you cant teach an old new tricks" is a lie you most certianly can. Below is a list of reasons your dog may be getting in to fights.
* Dogs initiate fighting when they do not feel secure around other dogs.
* The top dog knows he's boss and usually is able assert rank within 3 seconds. Usually, the top dog does not have to resort to actual fighting to prove his point.
* Middle-ranking order male dogs feel insecure and in need of proving something.
* Dogs perceive neutered dogs as less of a threat. With male dogs, neutering reduces the chances dogs will bite and neutering is linked with a reduction in several kinds of aggression.
* Dogs growl at younger dogs in an attempt to put youngsters in their place. By the way, many male dogs have testosterone peaks between 10 months and one year of age, explaining why they seem more hyper. Dogs can smell testosterone.
* Playing is more than having fun for dogs; it's a way to compete and a way to establish rank.
Positive steps you can take:
* Socialize your pup. You can keep him nearby when you're home by tethering him to you with a leash. Praise the dog whenever he does good, and whenever he stops aggressive look or other undesirable behavior.
* Most people ignore good behavior. But it is important to praise and reward good behavior in order to encourage the dog to repeat it. Solicit and praise good behavior, instead of punishing the bad.
* use the word "GENTLY," which can be useful in diverting dogs from a fight. "SIT" and "OFF" are also important commands. It is important to be able to redirect your dog's attention to you -- and thus away from another dog who may be engaging in challenging eye contact and aggressive or otherwise undesirable behaviors.
* Do not tense up with the leash or yell during the approach of another dog. That can make your dog associate the sight of another dog with punishment.
* Remember that timing is everything, and that it is crucial for you to develop the ability to redirect your dogUs attention back to you. you may want to enroll your dog in bacis obedience clases for a starter and/or you may want to attend "growl classes" for more info on growl classes check out http://www.whoswalkingwhodogtraining.com…
Good luck!!! - I recommend you visit the website that I went to when my dog had behavioral issues a few months back. The program teaches you various methods you can use yourself to solve common dog issues. It totally transformed my dog. Good luck!
- Sounds like a case of possessive aggression, there was a case like this on Dog Whisperer I recall, that was with food but same sort of problem. A good idea to check that out if you can.
As a general thing to try in cases where you want to associate something not fun with an action we found that using a water sprayer like you use for plants was a brilliant way to get him to totally stop doing things we didn't want him to do like jumping up. Even now a year after it was last used he hates the sight of the thing!
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