My dog is a Cairn Terrier and he is almost 2 yrs old. He was very friendly and playful with other dogs. On Jan 3, 07, he got attacked and wounded by our neighbour's German Sherperd. His body has healed but he fears other dogs now. Whenever we see dogs that are bigger than or equal to his size, he gets very nervous and barks crazily. And also he would pee when he was too scared. I feel so sad because I don't know what I can do to calm him or to stop him. Can anyone give some advices?
2007-01-21 19:57:25 · 3 answers · asked by Mi Mi 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I can answer this question since I have been in the same situation! Take him to obedience class. Even if he is already well-behaved, it is a great way to socialize your dog so that he can meet otehr dogs in a controlled environment and realize that not all dogs are bad. Explain your situation to the instructor when you enroll him. This helped with a dog that we got from the shelter who was afraid of everyone and all dogs and he had issues with fear biting. On the first day of class he bit the instructor but by the last class he was on his way to his now lovable self! Good Luck!!!!!
2007-01-21 20:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by Bexx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most terriers are feisty and extremely intelligent... I worked as a vet's assistant in Montreal and have seen this happen a LOT!My advice is to buy him a harness instead of a collar so that he still feels in control rather than a "victim" in a noose if he had to fight a bigger dog...which he wouldn't have to anyway...and let him bark at the bigger guys...he's asserting his authority and that is far better than him hiding behind your legs and shaking! Give him lots of pats to assure him he's the Alpha Dog on the street...and the peeing is great when it happens outdoors anyway! He'll overcome the nervous peeing eventually-just ignore when he barks at the big guys (don't praise him) and I bet than within a few months he'll be fine!
2007-01-22 04:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by cathy w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a problem addressed by Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer on his shows on National Geographic channel as well as his books and dvd's. He has a website that may be helpful, as well. Its www.dogpsychologycenter.com.
Good luck!
2007-01-26 01:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by boxerwhisperer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋