We just got her from a shelter. She is the sweetest thing with humans, but when it comes to other dogs, she growls and tries to lash out at them. She is four months old and a jack russel/sheltie mix, if that helps. Her name is Noel. Also, she growls at the T.V, especially Tyra Banks. (lol)
2007-01-16 10:03:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well I feel the same way about Tyra. Socialize the dog slowly. Take her to dog parks but keep her on the leash. Maybe even muzzle her/him if you think she could actually harm another dog. You have to be very patient. If you have understanding friends with dogs maybe you can set up play dates to work on it. Try taking the dog out of it's usual "zones" so it doesn't act like he's protecting his turf. Many shelter dogs start out with mild to moderate aggression, usually for food but sometimes other forms. You can work it out just keep at it. Congrats on the new dog.
2007-01-16 10:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by JJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't blame her for growling at Tyra but the thing that might be it is its history. It could have fighting dog it it which is also only agressive towards dogs and fine with humans. At the shelter, some people bring the old dogs in before buying a new one to see if they get along and the dogs are smart they sence that feeling of attention (kinda like teens) and they want it, it might think that it hast to compete for your love by protecting you. Don't get mad at the dog for this. There are many things that could spark this hat for dogs (and Tyra) but the main thing to do is tale it to a puppy class while it is young and it can still learn better than when it ages. Go to a Petsmart and enroll in the Puppy Class where they teach the dog that dogs are good. Good Luck.
2007-01-16 10:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs tend to be like that with other dogs. The best thing i've found to do is treat like anything else you train. spend alot of time with your pup around other dogs. Reassure him that everything is fine. Scold him when he growls. Reward him generously when he behaves. Alot of times when a dog acts like it's not meanness but mistrust. Teach him to trust and that will change
2007-01-16 10:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by David S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs socialization skills. Very often dogs from the shelter have that problem, but with OBEDIENCE TRAINING she will learn to be social with other dogs and even the T.V.
2007-01-16 10:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a new thing for dog's exspesially when there new in the house they also want to because in all dog's mind it's their no.1# priorroty.And if you want your dog stopping the stufv it does.Turn off the t.v. and spend time with he/she alone so it knows it doesn't have to do what it does.And if the same stuff continues.Get some hard toys and let it play with it and see what he/she does.
2007-01-16 10:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by angelsloveslight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your canines continues to be youthful. do not lose desire. she will be socialized. a number of that aggression is concern. The fastest way is in a dogpark, the position different canines will discipline her in approaches human beings can't communicate as efficiently. yet it truly is volatile. She may meet a a lot less tolerant canines and get heavily damage. Or she can be a real discomfort to others and harrass positive canines. Do it intently.
2016-10-15 08:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes puppy are more attached to human than their own kind.I have female german shepherd, and she loves me dearly but when other dogs came around my place, she growls and doesnt wanna come near me..you can try obedient class, so that she can be more relaxed to other dogs.
smack on the nose wont hurt sometimes when she growl. she will learn her lesson eventually. Good luck!!!
2007-01-16 10:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by believeme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her into an obedience class ASAP! It will teach her the basics, but it's also GREAT for socialization. You need to do some SERIOUS amounts of socializing her (but in a safe setting so she don't get her butt kicked!) before she gets any bigger or it might be a permanent problem.
2007-01-16 10:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing belive me is to watch the dog whispere in national geographic, you will find all the answers there!
2007-01-16 11:07:49 · answer #9 · answered by ILSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should socialize her with other dogs, like a doggie day camp or something like that, if its too severe it might be the past she had with her previous owner before she was abandoned/ she might have been exposed to agressive dogs during her fear imprint stage.
2007-01-16 10:15:37 · answer #10 · answered by kevii w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋