I adopted a one yr. old JRT/Beagle mix (Junior) in Feb '06. He came to us crate trained and knew a few basic commands. During his first year of life, Junior had spent a couple months with his previous owner, 4 months in a shelter, and another month in foster care before he settled into our home. Junior became the 5th addition to our family of pets and fits in wonderfully. He's an awesome little thing! The problem is that he's possesive and aggressive when he sees another dog and he can't get to it. When he has the opportunity to actually interact with other dogs though he's playful and friendly. I can't take him in public because he will cause a scene if he sees another dog. His insane barking, yelping, pulling and growling all add up to embarrassment and frustration. Not only that, his aggressive behavior is rubbing off on my other dog. He has a home where he's loved and will hopefully live a long and happy life. We won't give up on him, we just need a little help. Thanks!
2006-10-25 06:42:26 · 3 answers · asked by KJ 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This really shouldn't be that hard of a fix. First off you need to keep taking him out becuase avoiding the situation wont fix it. He needs some one on one time until you get this fixed b/c we dont want the other dogs feeding off of his behavior (like you saind they already are) My guess is he's not being possessive, but frustrated (haven't seen the behaior so its a guess but frustration can quicly turn to aggression). This is also another guess but I imagine you've got the leash fully extended and this doesn't give you the control your going to need. Keep the dog by your side in a heel position. This will make him much easier to control. When you come upon a situation where the dog starts going in a frenzy, stop him. Do it physically if a leash correction doesn't work physically put him in a sit. He's a JRT/Beagle I would imagine youve got the size advantage. He not going to stay I can almost gaurantee it, so your just going to have to keep on putting him in a sit. This will take alot of PATIENCE especially with a stubborn little terrier, but you have to be consistant. Do not start moving again until he has calmed down and accepted the fact that he cant act the way he has been. He will probably revert to his old ways as soon as you start moving so repeat the process. The more you can practice this exercise the better he will become. Try to vary your locations and once he starts getting good at it, introduce your other dog again and keep at it. Eventually, and it will take time, this probelm will be solved.
2006-10-25 07:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by Matt O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't you ever watched the Dog Whisperer? Watch on National Geographic channel in your area. He is constantly teaching about who is the pack leader. Watch it! You will love it and learn about how to change this behavior.
2006-10-25 13:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by marylyn s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get professional training help so that hes much less possessive you can also make him get submissive to other dogs so that he wont be the leader any more
PS its easier than it sounds
2006-10-25 13:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋