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| Tweet Topic Started: 12 Jul 2012, 05:51 PM (623 Views) | |
| andyandmel | 12 Jul 2012, 05:51 PM Post #1 |
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Dalmatians
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and i am not talking about mel.My sweet little Lara is being aggressive with other dogs she goes flying at them all puffed up and tries to have a chomp.if i take her on a biggsd walk she is fine.She is only 18 months so maybe she will calm down any ideas X2
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| TIDDY | 12 Jul 2012, 06:56 PM Post #2 |
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Might be worth you contacting tanithwheeler by pm she runs a Bark Class . Or find a good dog training club near you that will help you with her
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| suzyw | 12 Jul 2012, 07:05 PM Post #3 |
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Leah behaves like this when she's walked in the same place a lot,we're right on the edge of National Trust land and its her walk most days so she gets a bit possesive over her patch.She's not quite as bad mannered when her walks are more varied. |
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| tanithwheeler | 12 Jul 2012, 11:00 PM Post #4 |
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I do run bark classes (thanks Tiddy), these are outdoor classes designed to simulate the real world as much as possible. Small groups only, all dogs with 'issues' - the idea is to learn how to predict, prevent and defuse aggressive outbursts. If you are interested please email phoenixdts@aol.com - next one would be early september. Otherwise you need to find a local trainer who can work with you. One who does not condone harsh handling but who is not afraid of corrections etc. In the meantime, teach her 'leave it' but never allow her to get the food - always reward from the other hand. We don't want to teach her that leave is temporary. Also teach a 'watch me' command - if she is looking up at you she cannot be causing problems. Do a lot of practice on lead work. In my experience there is a huge link between aggressive dogs and dogs who pull on the lead. At the very least dogs who respect the lead will be less inclined to lunge. Please feel free to call me and we'll have a chat about the problems that you are having. |
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| lolabelle | 13 Jul 2012, 12:04 PM Post #5 |
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wots forgotten wot Easter eggs taste like
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I have complete sympathy! Lola - sweet girl one of the most non aggressive, keep herself to herself dogs on the BIGGSD walks - fine when walking in the park with a group of dogs, not even worried when another dog gets her ball or tries to take it from her, fine with any dogs she knows - when been properly introduced to BUT - she has this habit of charging at some dogs - big or small and when she gets to them if they dont run and especially if they look nervous (and who can blame them with 39 kilos of Lola charging at them) she flies at them - so far she has never made any contact with them but this is usually because I yell like a sergeant major on the parade ground and she does take notice - but I am really afraid that one day she won't. One thing I have taught her which is very useful is an immediate 'down' - from a distance. She is not a dog that likes to do this but if I really yell the command then she will - its very useful in many situations (I practice it a lot so she won't forget) Interesting about the pulling as she is AWFUL - or rather very good at pulling. I am trying to think if she is worse on her 'patch' (Hyde Park) but I don't think it makes any difference. There are some dogs - who she has never met before - she will do this to. She seems to read at a distance that they might be of a nervous disposition - I now read this too and either distract her, go in another direction or just grab her harness (which is good for this situation as it's less of a performance than putting her on the lead) I agree also that if you do get anyone in to help you it should be in a real situation and if possible where you normally walk as they can then see how it is. I'm afraid that I know that it is me as much as Lola that needs training - I keep thinking she will grow out of it but she is 4 1/2 and she is still doing it so perhaps it is time I got it sorted too! Good luck and happy to share experiences with you! Ruth x |
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| tanithwheeler | 13 Jul 2012, 01:00 PM Post #6 |
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Some young shepherds do go through a 'gobby' phase which they will normally grow out of. But if your pup gets to 9/10 months without improvement you need to nip it in the bud. Aggression does not get better without treatment - it gets worse. Even familiarising them with other dogs at a distance will be helpful. The instant down is wonderful. As I said earlier teach watch and leave it. Touch can also be helpful. Lead walking is an essential. If you struggle too much, please have a look at the headcollars that I make. |
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Might be worth you contacting tanithwheeler by pm she runs a Bark Class .

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