I have just got an Alsation ***** that is nearly two and has come from a home with other dogs to now being on her own. If she is off the lead she will run at other dogs and will bark and growl (but does not attack) Apart from keeping her on the lead how can I stop this?
2007-03-10 02:21:29 · 9 answers · asked by Chrissie M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Taking your dog to training classes will help a lot, a weel trained dog is a much more rounded and happy dog. If the problem still persists then ask your vet for a local behaviour specialist, and go for some one on one lessons.
The fact that your dog doesn't attack is a very good thing, and shows she still has a huge amount of potenial to success. BUT...if you leave this problem for too long it may well be much much harder to correct, as she will be much more settled with you as well as the behaviour be coming more of a habit.
Good luck, and hope all goes really well.
2007-03-10 03:20:17 · answer #1 · answered by Fred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I was like what the hey is an Alsation? I found some info on the net and saw that it is also known as The German Shepherd Dog. I would sign up for professional training classes with your dog. The trainers teach humans the correct commands to give your dog which could help control him on walks more. It could be perhaps she was in a home with other dogs where she ruled the pack and was not socialized with other dogs outside the home. All she knew were them. So now all these other dogs he sees outside on your walks together are a threat, and she wants to try and dominate them. And she shows them he is in charge by growling and barking. Are her hackles (fur on his back) raised when she confronts them by the way? She may display this also to appear bigger and tougher to the other dog and this lets them know he is willing to fight if they want to challenge him. A good link is posted below for your reference. Hope I was able to help! :)
2007-03-10 02:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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/kwQpd
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.
2016-02-14 22:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the start of serious aggression With a lot of discipline, training, love and patience this problem can be resolved.
There are a lot of solutions you can do to help curb the aggression on your own but I'm going to suggest hiring a personal trainer.
Training classes will not take an aggressive dog and its not a good idea right now to subject her to all that stress of being surrounded by other dogs till she is somewhat trained.
A personal at home trainer will assess the environment, the dog's behavior and your behavior. They will not only help with basic obediance but specific demands you require.
Becoming a strong Alpha in YOUR pack is key. That will surely help with the aggression. Call a trainer and they will help you do this
2007-03-10 02:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would for sure get some more information on her. Also she may be trying to be the "Alpha Dog" showing the others she is in charge. My neighbor has a dog who does that at first with other dogs then after a few time of the "Meet & Greet" she stops and actualy wants to play.
2007-03-10 02:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you have more background on her? Was she the same way at her other home? Why did they get rid of her? She may be herding them. I would try to find out more about her from the previous owner.
2007-03-10 02:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by manetna2 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hire a dog trainer or animal behaviourist to help socialise her.
2007-03-10 13:08:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
your dog may have originally came from a puppy farm, in which a lot of the dogs are inbred and potential killers. a lot of these so called shelters are run by people who are in the animal liberation front who try to rehome seriously violent animals. i suggest you get it put down before it kills a child.
2007-03-10 02:30:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
go get a poodle
2007-03-10 02:24:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋