I have a Patterdale Terrier 1yr old who has started getting aggressive around other dogs. How do I stop this?

Answer 1

I'm presuming the dog is male! You dont say which sex.

He is maturing and the behaviour is normal but undesirable!
If the behaviour is taking place near to home then he is being territorial and guarding his place and pack (you)
If it is happening whilst out then he is trying to show others that he is stronger than they are. It is unlikely he would show aggression to a ***** especially if un-neutered ( He'd want to mate with them)
Both need training and more socialising to cure.
The first requires him being taught that he isn't top dog in the pack . You are! Obedience Training will help teach him this.
The second requires more socialising with other dogs rather than less. If you think he will fight keep him on a lead and make him sit quietly when another dog approaches! Never shout at him especially if he's barking! It only encourages the behaviour you are trying to stop. Always carry treats with you and reward him for good behaviour immediatly.
Taking him to a training class with other dogs will teach him and you. It is easier to control any dog if you know what instinct is making him behave a certain way and a good dog trainer knows why?
Hope this helps you. A well behaved dog is a JOY to own.

Answer 2

Patterdale Terrier Behaviour

Answer 3

I would suggest a head lead, strong short leash, harness, and corrective treats. Dogs that are aggressive towards other animals are really just showing a fear. The dog obviously has problems with other animals, it may not have been with its litter mates long enough, it may have been attacked by another dog before she got it, or the breeder just didn't socialize it with other litters. Anything is possible. The BEST method that I've EVER seen on dog aggressive dogs is taking them to a place where dogs are VERY prominent and surrounding. Leash/harness/head lead the dog and walk the dog. When it starts to bark or growl, redirect the attention to a favorite toy or treat. Do it EVERY time the dog starts to act up. Eventually, the dog will associate a dog coming by to a reward. The dog needs to acknowledge the other dogs, but he needs to ignore them soon after. And redirection and distraction are the way to go. Good luck! ADD: Jessay, you're getting TD's because you're advocating placing a dog-aggressive-dog in a situation where it could harm another dog or be seriously injured itself. This dog is not the average D-A-D, its clear that a petsmart trainer (while I do not down them, as I am one) may not have the experience to train.

Answer 4

If the dog is male then he will be at that age where he is trying to find his place in 'dog society', most male dogs (and to some degree females as well) go through this stage at or around this age. If you are not using him for breeding then Neutering would be a good option as this will reduce the amount of Hormones in the body thus making him quieter. If it is a female dog then she may be coming into season and if it is the first time then again hormones will be flying around the body _ much as it does with teenage humans! Again Spaying will help in this case. It may take a few months for things to quieten back down but eventually you should have a well adjusted dog. Good Lick!

Answer 5

Aggressive Dogs

By, Thomas A. Beitz, Canine Behavior Specialist and Dog Trainer

Aggression in dogs is the most serious problem that any pet owner will ever have to deal with. Aggressive behavior is often seemingly unprovoked, unpredictable, and unexplainable. There are a number of reasons why dogs behave aggressively. Training techniques cannot solve every case of aggression. But good training techniques and counseling can diagnose and evaluate aggressive behavior and attempt to manage and control it.



It is extremely helpful to note the details of aggressive incidents. Having knowledge of the sequence of events, history and severity of the aggression will assist the professional to categorize the type of aggression. Knowing which form of aggression the dog is demonstrating will determine the course of action needed to bring the aggression under control.



Fear Aggression: One of the most common types of aggression is usually seen in situations of stress and noise, where the animal would escape (leave the area) if possible. This is one reason why early socialization of a Puppies is recommended. Another reason why some dogs become fear biters is due to a sense of “lack of leadership” from the owner.



Territorial Aggression: Another common form of aggression in which the dog protects the front yard, the back yard, the house or the car. Barking to alert you that you have a visitor is normal. Excessive growling, charging, chasing, nipping or biting is more serious and should be corrected.



Aggressive response to teasing: This is a situation in which a person taunts a dog until it retaliates. Unfortunately, this may be one of the most common reasons why so many children are bitten.



Pain Aggression: Anytime a dog is experiencing pain, from an accident resulting in an injury, or an illness (such as an ear infection) or hip dysplasia, the dog may associate the pain with the individual near him and strike out at that person.



Trained or learned aggression: A dog that is trained to attack or a dog that has been encouraged by its owner inadvertently. If a dog growls at another person and the owner tries to console the dog by telling the dog “that’s okay” and petting the dog to get him to settle down, then they are actually reinforcing the aggressive behavior.



Genetic Aggression: These are dogs that have what breeders refer to as “freak bloodlines” that produce dogs with a propensity for aggressive reactions. This is often times difficult to diagnose because genetic aggression can look very much like other forms of aggression.



There are a number of variations of these main categories of aggression. It is possible that a dog could be experiencing more than one type of aggression at the same time. If you are having a problem with an aggressive behavior, see a dog trainer as soon as possible. Preferably, see a trainer on a one-to-one basis, so the trainer can work individually with your dog. Do not attempt to “cure” aggressive behavior by enrolling in a group obedience class. Go to a trainer or a counselor who can evaluate your dog’s behavior individually. Get help as soon as possible. Don’t wait, thinking the behavior will go away or get better. It rarely does without training. The behavior usually gets worse if not addressed proactively.

Answer 6

A well-trained dog makes everyone happy, including his owner. Take a little time training him, and you'll never regret it; you'll always have an obedient dog by your side. Find more https://tr.im/Umr7X

By their nature, dogs are pack animals with a well-defined social order. Through basic training, you need to consistently make sure your puppy understands that you are the leader, not him. So in teaching him the basic rules, you take on the role of pack leader.

To fit into the family circle, your dog must be taught to recognize his name and such commands as come, heel, lie down and sit.

Answer 7

Seek the help of a private trainer. Handling aggression takes a great deal of expertise, not only in what to do, but when to do it. Push to fast and you will undo all of your hard work and possibly even make your dog's behavior worse. Ask your vet for a referral or go to www.apdt.com to find someone in your area.

Answer 8

Hi Ginger The simplest and quickest way---if you don't want a long drawn out struggle with your dog ----is thru a man named Cesar Millan, "The Dog Whisperer". You can watch him on the National Geographic Chanel, where he addresses most every problem, OR, get his book (about $10 at WAlmart),OR, (for the best, hands on viewing) his CD of entire 1st years episodes. His "ways" are amazing and have proven effective, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, for a similar situation with my dog. If you have a specific question you can send it to him.

www.pets911.com/dogwhisperer/leaderofthepack.php


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Answer 9

Do you have any mates with quiet, friendly or playful dogs?
He needs to spend supervised time playing with other dogs. Muzzle him at first. Spend time at their house then back at yours.
Also, take him to a friendly dog training club. Its a common problem with terriers. He just needs to be taught how to get on rather than pick fights.
And neutering him might help. It might be his hormoned kicking in - he's a teenager now!

Answer 10

it sounds like your dog don't like other dogs

this is some thing as the normal where your dog is a year old has now made his/her mind up about the world as they see it
and is trying to take control
meaning the other dog thing
you need to introduce your dog to others with a mussle at say 5 mins or less a day
this will help carlm your dog down and exept there are other dogs out there apart from him/her.
your dog is still young enough to learn how to behaive around other dogs