Are training classes really effective in a situation like this one...?

Question

I have two 7 month old Pit bull pups. The problem is that they are both male, and one is neutered (the dominant one) and the passive one is not neutered yet. I have an aggression problem with one of them, the neutered one will always try to attack the other one for no reason, they usually get a long but he likes to be a traitor sometimes. I'm going to sign them up for training classes at Petco, in hope that they will get along with eachother. I just want to know if the training will actually be efective in this type of situation...

Answer 1

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

1. Petsmart and Petco classes are absolutely useless unless its bring your dogs in for socialization.

2. Petsmart and Petco will not take a dog that shows any signs of aggression - period

3. You NEED to get the other dog fixed. He is emitting a lot of testosterone and the other dog is viewing that as a threat.

4. For any kind of effective training you should hire an at home personal trainer. They tailor the training to your needs, asses you, the dogs, the environment. They will give you hands on one on one training. You are able to request certain needs (dogs not running off when the door is open, special tricks, training them to whistle, respecting certain bounderies).

You have great intentions and that should be commended, but enrolling your babies in a useless class at Petco you'll be wasting your time and money. And they don't know anything about relieving aggression (especially when they kick you out of the class if your dog shows signs).

You as the owner need to step up and set bounderies. There should be no fighting unless YOU the alpha initiate it. Punishment is easy... Tell them down! and keep them in down till YOU say they can get up. Down is a submissive gesture to you and everyone else in the room. If the "alpha" pit is the one starting it, YOU be the one finishing it. Put a leash on him in the house for better control. When he gets out of control grab the leash, tell him to down and keep him there. 10 min, 20 min, 30 min even up to and hour if need be.

It works wonders..how do I know??? My English Setter used to be dog aggressive.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Quality training from a good trainer or animal behaviorist may very well help in this situation, not so much to train the dogs, but to train YOU on how to handle this type of problem. Your dogs need to learn that NO bickering or fighting is ever allowed, and you need to learn how to make this happen without getting hurt.

Unfortunately, you have a breed that is often dog- aggressive, and your unneutered male is trying to defend himself. Neutering both your dogs may help a lot, or it may not help at all depending on why they are being aggressive.

I've never heard good things about training classes at places like Petco or PetSmart. Their instructors are poorly trained and are strictly limited in the type of training they can provide (to avoid lawsuits from clients). Usually, corrections of any sort are not allowed, and in this case, they will be needed. In most cases, their instructors are not trained in, or able to deal with aggression issues. I applied to be a trainer at PetCo once, and was told I "had too much experience".....Yikes.

In your situation, I doubt this type of class will do any good. Find a local kennel club and start 'real' classes with people familiar with your breed. Perhaps you need someone to come to your home and ascertain if it's the dogs that are causing the problem, or if something you are doing or the way you are acting or treating one or both dogs is causing the problem or making it worse. Taking a dog-aggressive dog to PetCo classes in overcrowded areas with clueless owners and poor instructors is asking for trouble. Your dogs' behavior will get worse, and you may very well injure someone else's dog.

It's often difficult to keep two males at the same time, particularly with some of the breeds like Pits, Rotties, etc. Unless you stop this now, your problem will only get worse. Your dogs are VERY young to be having these sorts of problems. You may very well have to place one of the pups in another home to avoid having to keep them separated or coming in some day to a dead dog. You will need to keep your dogs separated until this is resolved. A fight between two male Pits is not easily stopped, and you will most likely be badly hurt trying to stop it if it occurs.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Jeet Kune Do can be tremendously strong, nevertheless there are various varieties of Jeet Kune Do. They're all customized systems so who's teaching it issues essentially the most. Fashioned Jeet Kune Do has Wing Chun (Bruce Lee's Kung Fu) at its core. This sort of JKD believes in practicing the long-established combating approach of Bruce Lee. The opposite forms of Jeet Kune Do fall into what are referred to as JKD standards. They ordinarily don't have very a lot Wing Chun integrated and are of the notion that it is the philosophy set forth via Bruce Lee that is the essential. A lot of brand new Jeet Kune standards incorporate plenty of Filipino arts taking over extra of a kickboxing or MMA procedure. Krav Maga also has many standards which are the same as Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do. The variations are difficult to respect except you're more developed. So finally its the trainer. In case you've located a excellent one stick with them. If not, try one more out. Consistently additionally bear in mind to preserve the integrity of the occasion in mind... Self-defense (no longer activity, now not subculture, now not any thing else). And also make sure that your school spars as so much as viable. There is not any alternative for sparring regardless of the martial artwork.

Answer 4

I don't know if training classes will help. He may be just trying to make sure the other guy knows he's in control. It's still bad behaviour that should be corrected. Try the Dog Whisperer also known as Cesar Millan. He's really good. His show comes on the National Geographics Channel and he aslo has books. You can also check out his website at www.dogpsychologycenter.com
I hope this helps.

Answer 5

Jeet Kune Do might properly be powerful, even nevertheless there are various forms of Jeet Kune Do. they're all personalised structures so who's coaching it concerns the main. unique Jeet Kune Do has Wing Chun (Bruce Lee's Kung Fu) at its center. this kind of JKD believes in training the unique scuffling with approach of Bruce Lee. the different forms of Jeet Kune Do fall into what are reported as JKD recommendations. they in many circumstances don't have very a lot Wing Chun blanketed and are of the perception that that's the philosophy set forth via Bruce Lee that's the main mandatory. a lot of today's Jeet Kune recommendations comprise various Filipino arts taking over extra of a kickboxing or MMA attitude. Krav Maga additionally has many innovations that are comparable to Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do. the adjustments are confusing to delight in till you're extra stepped forward. So interior the top its the instructor. in case you have got here across a competent one follow them. If no longer, attempt yet another out. consistently additionally be helpful you keep the integrity of the form in recommendations... self-protection (no longer interest, no longer custom, no longer any element else). and additionally make helpful that your college spars as much as available. there is not any substitute for sparring inspite of the martial artwork.

Answer 6

I don't know about aggressiveness, but when we took my dog to training class she improved so much. She is such a good dog now because of those classes and listens to us no matter what. Although I don't know how well Petco would be, we took our dog to a place where I live and the guy in charge was very good at his job.

Answer 7

I would consult with a trainer first before signing up an paying .Most trining facilitys could kick you out without a refund if your dog gets agresive toward another dog or owner .Speak with a trainer to weigh your options.Remember neither dog can be the Alpha dog .You are the Alpha and to remain in control you have to assert that you are the head dog in the house.

Answer 8

It might. If it doesn't work, for the safety of the passive dog one has to go.

Good luck.