Dog Health Questions: My 10 week old english bull terrier thinks she's dominate and she's aggressive towards my other dog. WTD?

This is getting scary. She viciously growls at my other dog whenever she's around me. I know she thinks she's in charge but the poor thing is tiny and my amstaff is full grown 3yo male. She's enrolled in a private dog training facility but she doesn't start for 6 more weeks. My amstaff is very calm and loves dogs but there's only so much aggressive growling he can take. How can I get her to realize she's not top dog before she gets hurt?

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Whether you Puppy is trying to "dominate" an older dog or not, for right now you don't let the behavior be practiced. So that means for right now you manage the situation. If you can't be there to supervise, they get no alone time. If she is growling and acting aggressive even when you are there, they need to be separated. Invest in some baby gates and crates. That way when one dog has roam of the house the other can be crated with a yummy bone.

Are you sure it's not loud play? Some dogs are just very vocal when they play. And your puppy could just have no manners yet.

Also, what kind of socialization is she getting. This is the use it or loose it phase. I would call your training facility/trainers and talk about socialization, and your concerns about her "aggression".

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• You didn't say how long you've had the puppy.
  
  If your armstaff hasn't laid into the puppy yet, he probably won't hurt it. I tend to think the puppy is afraid of the armstaff, since you didn't mention she has tried to play with him at all. Fear is probably the reason she's growling.
  
  If your older dog gets fed up with the puppy after she's adjusted to living with you, i'm sure he will put her in her place. Dogs who are well-adjusted won't hurt a puppy, but they will tell them who is boss.
  
  My dog is a middle-aged lab, and she's not real fond of puppies, because they tend to like to go for her ears. She will snarl at them, and sometimes "snap" in their direction, giving a warning,and not meant to be aggressive or to harm. It's her way of saying "leave me the hell alone."


• There are two parts to this: 1) you may have an aggressive dog which would need a trainer's help or
  2) YOU are causing this issue!**
  
  **Okay so for me to try and explain: Dogs can become very protective of their owners. From what you're saying she thinks she's "the boss". That type of dominant behavior is expressed most likely because you are unconsciously letting her get away with it. When both dogs are together, and your amstaff gets fed up, do you pick up your puppy or push her away? When she's on your lap and your amstaff comes up to you and she gets aggressive, do you push her off and tell her no or do you let her stay on your lap? This is a very touchy topic, but depending on how you react in each situation can actually make her behavior worse. When you feed your dogs, do you feed them together or in separate rooms? And who do you feed first? Remember, dogs in the wild live in packs, so you need to establish yourself as the pack leader. You amstaff should always be treated as the second dog and your puppy the third. When you feed them, feed your amstaff then the puppy. Whenever she exibits bad or aggressive behavior, do NOT let her be around you. You need to show her that aggressive behavior is not acceptable and that you will not allow it near you.
  
  I hope that helps you a little bit until you get her into the training facility. I worked a lot with dogs at the shelter for training and issues like this usually have to do with the owner.

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Dog Health Questions: What dog is right for me?

Hello,
I was wondering what breed of dog i should get!
A little about me-
Hi, I live on a 200 acre farm in the wilderness with my mom (i am still a teen)! We live in a very rural area in the foothills of southern indiana with no neighbors or roads. I have 3 dogs, 2 italian greyhounds and a young Golden Retriever mix. I do not have any livestock but i have lots of chickens and 6 free ducks ( the chickens are in a pen 24/7).
I really want a dog that is willing to do just about anything not just because i have a treat in my hand but because they have a need and a will to please! I want a very smart dog that will be very eager to learn! Also my mom works at home so somebody will be there most of the time! I would love to be involved in agility and disk competitions! I will be able to give this dog a lot of exercise when i am home from school ( did i mention that i have 3 lakes that that dog can swim in)! Also this dog will be outside playing with my other dogs most of the day but will be let inside several times a day and will be let inside at night to keep them away from the wolves and cougars. Also this dog will be put inside while we are away from the house but when we are present which is most of the time we let our dogs roam free but we always be sure to supervise new dogs that we add to our pack to make sure that they stay around. I will be willing to give this dog as much grooming as is required. I will definitely take this dog to puppy and dog obedience classes and to the vet. To prove that i understand the health importance of a dog i feed all of my dogs Origen dog food ( best dog food on the market) and also Nature's Variety raw medallions. Also a little extra info is that i would like to get a Border Collie (I don't really like Australian Shepherds) but i don't know if they would fit into my lifestyle although to me my situation looks pretty good for one. Also i have over 50 dog training and info books! Also if i got a Border Collie i would take it herding about once a week! But like i said i have 3 other dogs that are very hyper breeds so that may help tire him out! I will take this dog on walks and hikes around my property. I need to get a dog that is social with both other animals and people and a dog that gets along with cats and fowl such as ducks. If you are thinking that a border collie wouldn't be friendly to cats then i will be sure to socialize him properly around my cats and my ducks and chickens when he is a puppy. Thank you and please recommend different dog breeds that would fit me and also what you think about me owning a border collie because that is my ideal dog breed!

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Yes, I was thinking a Border Collie, and a Rough Collie. A cattle dog might would also be good, but a Border Collie is going to be the best dog you can get. Friendly, intelligent, can be trained in most things like agility and disk, loves to roam outdoors, yes, it sounds perfect!

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• maybe a border collie or a healer. i have a border collie/ healer mix and she a great dog. she listen really well and love the water. or an english pointer (although they are very hyper dogs) they like to hunt and catch animals but are very loving


• A Border Collie sounds best for your living area.


• These dogs would probably be good for your situation:
  Border collie
  Australian shepherds (they are the best dogs I don't know why you don't like them....that is crazy!)
  Pembroke welsh corgi
  English Springer Spaniel
  Welsh Springer Spaniel
  Field Spaniel
  Brittany
  Belgian Sheepdog (groenendael)
  German Shepherd
  Australian Cattle DogAll these dogs are HIGHLY trainable and need a TONNNNNNNNN of exercise!!!!!!! So make sure you have enough time for that!!!!!!!!!!!


• the border collie fits you discripting very well, the aim to please and it seems like you will allow it the excercise this breed requires.
  they aren't however known for their ability to get along with other dogs and pets, however, any dog with good training can overcome this.
  
  other breeds that would work well within your discription include Golden Retrievers and Poodles.
  goldens get along great with both people and pets and are known for their willingness and want to please.
  they are also great water dogs and with your 3 lakes he'll be right at home.
  
  poodles are also breed for swimming and are great with other dogs and pets as well. all 3 of these dogs need plenty of excercise which it doesn't seem you lack them of. the border collie and poodle are the 2 smartest breeds of dog there are, many surprise their owners and get away with things most dogs wouldn't.
  
  good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Suggest a nice and easy book about dogs Training?

Suggest a nice and easy book about dogs Training. show any video training tutorial site

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I highly recommend "Mother knows best" Its a great book
It teaches you to be the alpha or mother dog

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• Oshoo's Yoga book.That's what I call good training=)

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help please?

i have a 6 year old boreder collie.. I was wanting to know can she still be trained? i live in bossier city but i am willing to go to shreveport louisiana. do you have any places that maybe you think i should take her to get her trained? if so do they have a website?

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A dog is never to old to learn new things. I rescued a 4 year old dog and she is doing great in Agility and Obedience.

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• she can still be trained. I have a 8 yr old border collie and i just taught her to tunnel through a agility tunnel. you can teach an old dog new tricks

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question....how to get my puppy to stop chewing on the older dog?

We have a beagle basset, named Broo, who is about three years old. About a month ago, we got him a companion, a 6 month old lab mix puppy. They are inseperable, and love each other immensely. The only problem is that the puppy, JD, wants to play and chew on the older dog way after the older dog is done. If we seperate them into different pens, they both cry and try to get back toward each other. Broo is a pretty laid back dog, and rarely protects himself from JD's chewing on him, but once in awhile he squeals like it hurts.

Is this normal behavior, or something we should change? Do the dogs know when enough is enough? Should we be doing some sort of training on the younger dog to get him to stop, or is this normal puppy stuff?

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Ideally, when Broo tells JD when he's had enough, JD will get the message. It sounds normal -- dogs have tough necks, and they play rough. Dogs don't play chess :) And Broo sounds extremely patient.

If you're worried, you can try timing it so that as soon as Broo squeals, you swoop in and put JD away for a quick time out. Game over. However, I'd just let them work it out, especially since Broo seeks JD after you separate them.

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• theyll work it out


• when puppies are first introduced into a new enviroment, they excerise power to find out the chain of leadership in their new "pack" which means, until broo bites back or starts growling then your puppy will keep going until he shown limits. Being the owner you should scold or maybe pull back your puppy to show that you are the leader and he is inferior to u and broo


• The pup is probably teething. Offer toys to chew on - Nylabone or Kong toys work best - instead of the older dog. Offer the teething rings you can freeze (they sell at most pet stores) or wet and freeze up a sock - our dog loved chewing on frozen sock and it can be re-used so long as they don't chew holes in it or can eat strings off it.


• You should let the dog work it out themselves without interfering. You need to step in ONLY if one dog is clearly being hurt. When Broo squeals, he's teaching the puppy bite inhibition - he's letting him know that was too hard, it hurt, back off. Does the puppy ease up when he does it? If so, Broo's doing his job and the puppy's learning.


• The older one will let the puppy know when enough is enough. relax and enjoy their bond.


• This is normal behavior, but it also is unfair to the older dog. So every time the puppy goes to chew on the older dog just move the puppy away and tell him no and then give the puppy a chew toy. The puppy will eventually understand, but it is gonna take repetitious times to correct this. They say you have to do something a 100 times for a puppy to learn so be consistent. The puppy will eventually out grow this, or the older dog will eventually get angry and scold the puppy.


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Dog Health Questions: What Dog treats are the best for dog training?

I have a 7 month shih tzu who is really smart but not obedient , i have trained him to do all the basic things like housebreak ect. but i want to teach him some tricks . Everytime i play fecth with him , he refuses to give up the ball . I would like to know some recommendations on doggy treats , i have gone to Petsmart and spent quite a bit on some brands that he has no interest in them . What are some doggy treats that my puppy will more likely love ?

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A tiny, tiny piece of cheese.

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• 1. Not all dogs view food as a reward. Sometimes you can change this.
  
  2. Do some reading on NILIF (nothing in life is free)
  
  3. No free feeding. In fact *I* would make the dog earn every bit of food it eats (see #2).
  
  4. I use a variety of treats.. usually a DIFFERENT brand of premium kibble for low value treats or a premium brand of catfood and tiny miniscule bits of leftovers or cheese or apple for higher value treats.
  
  I do NOT buy doggie treats... partially because I'm frugal.. partially because MOST of them are just not very good for dogs.


• I use small bits of string cheese. Not messy and dogs usually love it.


• Get a seperate bag of soft treats in liver, chicken, beef, salmon and lamb or turkey flavors. find out which one he likes and continue to train with it.


• Dehydrated beef livers. Its like doggie crack!


• I use Cheerio on my Yorkie, work very well. And it is healthy and not expensive.


• The best treat? Praise from you.
  
  Next best: Charlee Bear Dog Treats with Liver all natural--3 calories per treat. They are really small, a little bigger than an 'M&M'. (and real handy to stuff in your pocket just in case you are working on off-leash training or outside training and need an extra bit of incentive to make you appear more desirable than that squirrel they're chomping at the bit to go after.....)
  
  Might help you further to know I worked with a shih tzu who, at 5, decided he would NOT go potty unless he got a walk first....I usually don't use treats--- but being the stubborn, independent breed that they are...had to resort to them in this case. He loved them (except the ones w/cheese, gave him the runs).
  
  I really love these dogs, their facial expressions seem to look like they have the 'wisdom of the ages' within them. Sometimes called him 'Buddha Dog'...It's that or when you want them to come to you for a belly rub, they calmly look at you as though to say, "EXCUSE YOU? YOU want ME to come all the way over THERE? Are you SERIOUS? That would simply take too much of my time, I am quite comfortable staring at you here. How about YOU come to ME? In the end, I could really care less anyway...." Oh, well, enjoy him. He will never be boring, I can assure you of that! Woof.


• I found that any human food worked the best. The best thing for my dogs where hotdog or bacon bits.


• anything smelly and chewy, like hot dog bits or dried liver


• chicken all dogs love chicken


• try milkbones


• Just train you dog before it eats. Use bits of her dogfood as a reward


• Johanne's Liver Treats
  
  1 lb. beef liver
  1 cup whole wheat flour
  1 cup cornmeal
  2 eggs
  Puree liver in food processor. Add eggs, whole wheat flour and cornmeal. Grease cookie sheet and pour mixture onto cookie sheet. Bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes, flipping over halfway through baking. Cut into desired sized squares.
  
  I usually place 1/2 of this recipe in a tupperware and keep in the fridge. The other half I freeze.......these freeze well.
  
  These have worked for me
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• Anything that can be taken and swallowed without much chewing.
  Bits of liver pate, wieners, liver and so on.


• I like to give my dog something he rarely gets at home.. I cut up hotdogs into tiny pieces and use those as training treats or bits of cheese cut up really small...


• we use tiny pieces of hot dog, cheese, and those bil jac liver treats. I cut everything up into pieces about the size of my finger nail even for my 120 lb mastiff. You want it to be a quick little reward for doing the task, not a 1/2 hour long chewy break.


• Liver treats or hot dogs!

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