I have a question for someone who trains their dogs or others, my dog goes apes when other dogs are nearby the fence, more so with smaller dogs, his hackles are up and thnk goodness he can't jump the fence, but i ask him to heel and he obeys when the threat is away but still in site, how can i get him to care less about these encounters. Mind you when i walk him with his pinch collar, and they should pass, he could care less, and i bet i know what you going to tell me, find someone with a small dog and practice.....
Any dog trainers on Board.......
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My gf is a dog trainer Ill show her this tomorrow
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I am very much involved with dogs I show and breed Staffordshire Terriers. I’m not sure on the age of your dog but they should be properly socialized from day one so they don’t develop aggression. You can still break this behavior but it will require time and effort on your part. You should do a number of exercises with your dog in order to break this habit. You should get some of your dogs favorite treats and every time he does something good you immediately reward the good behavior. When a dog comes up to the fence you need to get you dogs attention and get him to focus on you then you reward him and keep rewarding him as long as he stays focused on you. This is called positive re-enforcement. I would strongly suggest finding an obedience trainer in your area who trains dogs for competitive obedience (not a Petsmart trainer) and begin classes. This will help you and your dog learn, socialize and have fun in a controlled environment (not his backyard where he feels like he has to protect it). There is so much more I could go into but it would end up being a book and not a web post. But it sounds like all he needs is more socialization, and a little guidance. I am sorry if this is not what you wanted to hear but training dogs is a gradual thing it does not happen overnight. So please don’t be discouraged it will take time but I know you and your dog will accomplish your goal. So good luck and if you have any more questions PM me.
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I was a behavioral consultant for domestics for over 12 years. Been out of the field for nearly 6 years now, so I'm a little rusty. But, for what it's worth...I highly recommend going to your library and checking out a Cesar Milan DVD that covers your issue. Of course, getting a real human is the best, but if you're on a budget, DVD's are the next best thing. It sounds like you have some good things going and just need to take what you have and modify it to this situation. I'd start with teaching a dead-on "watch" command in a room without a window. (Tell your dog to watch. When he looks at your eyes, you give him something yummy - bit of cheese, hot dog...) When he's got the "watch" in your room without a window, proceed to a room with a window. Then outside, but no distractions. Then outside, still w/o distractions, but do it from further away. Again outside, but you at the door - toss the treat, and it had better be a fantastic one! Then, introduce high outside stimuli with you in close proximity - great treat! (dog should be on leash for this, and taken into the house directly after successful "watch.") I'm sure you get the progression by now. Pretty soon you can let him out, he'll see/hear/sense another dog, and simply turn to look for your eyes. Good luck...
I've worked with dogs since the dawn of time (not really but practically since i was born). I'm in 4-H.
It's a territorial thing. My dog does the same thing when she's in her dog crate. If another dog walks by she flips.
The best thing to do is try to practice this with a dog you know. Tell your dog that it is alright for this dog to be near the fence by acknowleging this dog (talking to it calmly or petting it). If you yell at your dog or at the other dog the dog sees it as you joining in the attack.
Also is your dog nutured? Nuturing male dogs can help to eliminate aggression.
It's a territorial thing. My dog does the same thing when she's in her dog crate. If another dog walks by she flips.
The best thing to do is try to practice this with a dog you know. Tell your dog that it is alright for this dog to be near the fence by acknowleging this dog (talking to it calmly or petting it). If you yell at your dog or at the other dog the dog sees it as you joining in the attack.
Also is your dog nutured? Nuturing male dogs can help to eliminate aggression.
Yeppers my dog is neutered, he will try to calm down when i grab ahold of him and whine etc and then i just talk to him but if i let him go he lunges back at the fence, so i just will keep his butt in the back, one day he may jusmp over it.