I recently adopted a male dog, collie-husky-german sheperd mix,1,5 years old. He is vivid but a good dog, never hurts people. He also never attacks other dogs. However, he has an attitude of arrogance towards other male dogs, waving his tail proudly, marking everywhere and sometimes humping them. The result is that other huge dogs get provoked by his attitude and coe over and attack him. I always take him out on a leash, which he doesn't follow well when he sees other dogs. Most other dogs are out without a leash. We got attacked twice. Today I got seriously bitten trying to separate them. Actually it was my dog who bit me by accident, as he was trying to bite the attacker. What do you think I can do about this? Keeping him away from other male dogs is what I try to do, but it is not a slolution, because they come towards us. Would neutering make a big difference?
2006-10-04 07:28:10 · 12 answers · asked by cpinatsi 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Oh, I am not in the US so I can't watch any TV programme there, and we have started training but it only works at home, where there are no other dogs around. Plus, he is not aggressive to other dogs, they become aggressive to him somehow.
2006-10-04 07:37:05 · update #1
Neutering will make all the difference in the world. Actually, it will be almost impossible to change this behavior until he is neutered.
NEVER put yourself in harms way trying to break up fighting dogs. Get citronella spray to carry with you on walks. It doesn't sting, but it will distract fighting dogs long enough do difuse the situation.
Get to obedience classes, or a book or a private trainer. He is gonna need experienced handling to change this behavior. Training or a trainer will also teach you how to train him without driving you both nuts and making his problems worse.
Good Luck
Call animal control or the SPCA if you can't pay to have him neutered. They have programs to help.
2006-10-04 07:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neutering would make a huge difference. And if you know he is this way with other dogs, you need to sideline the behavior before it even starts. As soon as he starts showing dominance (high head, tail up and waving, strutting) you need to call him to you and have him sit or lie down until he is calm. If you have him on a leash this entire time, why are you letting him hump other dogs? Pull him off, do not let him hump them. Don't take him in areas with a lot of other male dogs, or areas where you know this is going to happen.
The reason other dogs become aggressive towards him is because he is trying to dominate them and they don't like it. Do not let your dog be dominant over another dog, especially another male.
2006-10-04 14:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Meggz21 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a dominant dog. You need to keep him away from other male dogs, because dog-dog aggression is a very severe problem. If this means not taking him to an off-leash dog area, then so be it. Neutering is certainly advised, but will not solve any aggressive behaviors that have already came up from being attacked. Most rescues require dogs to be neutered, so why this one didn't I don't understand.
If your dog begins exhibiting problematic aggressive behaviors towards other dogs, you need to get a trainer involved to remedy the situation.
2006-10-04 14:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't EVER get between two fighting dogs. Great way to get yourself ripped, and you won't be able to separate two dogs if they're serious. Once a fight starts, just get away.
You simply need to find somewhere you can run him where there are no other dogs. Some dogs are like this. Also get him spayed, it will help, but I'm afraid that in my wide experience there are some dogs that simply cannot be taken out with other dogs nearby. Also you could try TRAINING him properly using a well-fitted choker or a torsion collar or german pinch collar. Those are very effective but you do need them professionally fitted. You will get sued one day if he keeps being in fights. Find somewhere lonely and run him there.
2006-10-04 21:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes, yes, neuter! It will help. Male dogs do like to fight. When you take him for a walk carry a spray bottle with diluted vinegar. Spray if a fight starts. Try not to get between them, you will get bitten! You should try some training classes. It's amazing how well they behave after learning some of the basics. Take care and good luck.
2006-10-04 14:35:54 · answer #5 · answered by Rea 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mussels harnesses that prevent them from jumping you can find them at any pet store.
P.S.
If you use a collar hold the leash up and as tight as you can this shows that your the dominate one and make sure the collar is at the top of the neck because it's the most sensitive.
Don't be afraid to tug a little hard when the don't listen.
2006-10-04 15:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Neutering him is a good idea anway, and it might detract from his "arrogant behavior." I would start carrying pepper spray or mace to persuade other dogs to stay away from you, before you get seriously bitten.
2006-10-04 14:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by turtlesurf73 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
getting any animal spade or neutered will always make a big difference in excepting a life with humans rather than other animals
2006-10-04 14:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be offended when I say this...you are not walking your dog properly, he thinks he is the pack leader...not you.
Seriously...watch the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic...or you can check Cesar's site at:
www.cesarmillaninc.com
This guy is a genius with dogs...the show is on all the time!!! Seriously...check it out!!!
He saves dogs' lives with his training...stay calm and assertive...
2006-10-04 14:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by Arthur Q 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neutering would most definitely make a difference.
2006-10-04 14:32:19 · answer #10 · answered by Eloise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋