agressive/alpha female to other dogs only?

Question

Hello all...

I'm hoping someone can help me with our darling Kayden's behavior. She's a 3 year old, 95lbs Shepherd/labrador mix.

I got her as a puppy (8wks) and she's grown up in a fairly urban environment and was well socialized with other dogs from the very beginning. Almost everyday my girfirend or i brought her to a dog park/ beach where dozens of other dogs play.

She has always had very alpha tendencies but lately it has been getting much worse. when we bring her to these places she immediately goes into alpha mode, raises here hackle and gets very edgy. When other dogs come near, she gets real jealous and nips them to deter them, which often leads to further altercations. After a few minutes, she usually settles down bet she doesn't ever really play like she used too.

At our house it's worse. She does NOT like other dogs anywhere near our house.What I can't figure out, is she's not alpha/aggressive to humans. SHE KNOWS her place in the house where she listens VERY well

Answer 1

its very very normal for this to happen. It shows she loves you and your safety. But to solve this I had my dog on a gentle leader and just constantly got them near dogs. I pet them and they were nice to me and my dog went nuts but hes a lot better now than back then.

Answer 2

She is territorial when at home, and is letting other dogs know not to come near,it's her house,that's it. The dog park behavior is interesting, and I think what you need is to give the dog Bak flower. We give Bak flower to our dog because she is overly alpha,and sometimes can be aggressive towards small children. It is perfectly safe to use, even people can take it, you know those cranky people! It's true, our dog has been much better behaved and not showing her stuff out in public. My dog is female and she hates the female dog next door, they will growl,bark,scratch the ground,all sort's of pissed off when they see each other, the Bak flower has not helped that unfortunately. My dog is a St.Bernard, the female next door is a mix,but much smaller than my dog, but she has some very serious alpha issues, she takes on any and all sizes.

Answer 3

It's not uncommon for a dog to only have issues with other dogs, and not humans. I really like that she calms down eventually in the park and plays. Yes, it may not be like she used to, but at least the aggression and overstimulation that happens with her is specific to when she first comes in to the park, and then she settles down. Next time you go to the park, bring her breakfast with you in a treat pouch, and instead of letting her do her usual thing, ask her to interact with you. Do simple tricks and keep her busy - give her 100% of your attention! If she stops to look at other dogs, get her attention back and keep playing. Bring one of her toys, and do not let her have it. She can play tug, but do not let go of it. Keep moving as you play and work with her. If you decide to let her go and have some play time with other dogs, be sure to practice your recall with her a ton. Call her and RUN away from her. Call her and stand still. Call her and jump around like a maniac and play tug. Reward her with food and play when she comes. Have a friend hold her collar and release her to you. This should be a blast for your dog!

Also, see a trainer who uses positive, reward-based methods. It will be very helpful to you and will save other dogs from being injured. Expert eyes can evaluate the signals your dog is sending. Good luck!

Answer 4

Have you ever watched Cesar Milan on the Dog Whisperer? If not, you should. You need to show her that she is not alpha. I love dogs, but dogs are not human and do not respond well when we treat them as humans. Also, don't reward her for bad behavior. When she acts aggressive towards these dogs, you have to make sure she knows that you do not approve, and that you are alpha, so she has to listen to you. If you'd like more information, watch The Dog Whisperer or get Cesar Milan's book.

Answer 5

that is no longer proper what gender your canine is, your canine would be unswerving to you as long as you're variety and uncomplicated to them, yet in addition a company chief of the companion and infants. a female canine would be (ordinarily) calmer and somewhat much less complicated to coach, jointly as a male canine would be spunkier. that's an old better halves' tale (that hasn't been shown actual or unfaithful) that female canines tend to bond with the guy of the domicile and male canines bond with the lady. on the top of the day, none of those incredibly count type, all that concerns is what gender do you like. i've got continually owned male canines, I only think of they are goofier and greater exciting. yet all of my pals have female canines, who're super and complete sweeties. the determination is as much as you, and what is going to save your canine from working away is predicated on the type you handle them.

Answer 6

Sounds like training time. I have some training aids and some behavioral problem aids linked on my website. burdicklabradors.com helpful hints page under training. If these ideas dont work call a training center. They can help you get her throght this. Hope this helps

Answer 7

she does not know her place in the home the way they act on the out side is because they feel dominate in the home you need to get a professional trainer or a behaviorist to help you . it only gets worse as time goes on. she might be fine now in the home but things can chage.