My two year old Dane has become aggressive toward other dogs in the past few months. In the past two days he has bitten two other male dogs. He is not neutered and we would like to breed him someday, so we would like to avoid neutering him. He is a great dog, a few months ago I took him to a dog park with 80-100 other dogs and he was great. At the time he was off the leash and I was the only human with him. Last month the dog and I moved to another country, to join my husband. We moved from a house to an apartment, but my dog (Apollo) goes for long walks several times a day. He has been aggressive towards two other dogs in the complex in the past two days. Both times my husband and I were present and Apollo was on a leash. Today he drew blood, I was shocked he is usually a very freindly dog. Please help!!
2007-06-09 00:37:13 · 11 answers · asked by Jamie W 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i have a doberman and he is 1 and all of a sudden he has done the same i think its because now they are big dogs they think they can bully other dogs get him evening primrose oil to calm him down this willl balance his GLA and if he doesnt calm down then get him neutered i dpone that with my ridgeback he is ok now. it could also have something to do with all of the dogs in the park all the bitches and maybe he wants to fight for them or something
2007-06-09 00:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by KIERAN P 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If Apollo is getting agressive enough to draw blood, you really should consider neutering him. Obviously, he needs to be kept separated from other dogs. If you don't have a fenced in yard, you might want to buy a run for him or fence off an area of the yard. He has gone through a dramatic change in his life so it's possible he is upset over the move but at age two he is just about fully mature.
You mention that you want to breed Apollo. Is he show/breeding quality? If you aren't sure, you should have him evaluated by an experienced breeder. You could also try taking him to obedience class and see if that helps. If not, the only real solution may be to neuter him and there is no guarantee even then. If he remains aggressive, you will have a difficult choice to make as he is a large dog and could pose a serious threat to the health and safety of everyone around him. There are too many nice dogs in need of homes to keep one that is dangerous.
2007-06-09 00:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is nearing maturity (he won't be completely mature until he is 3 years old) and he is showing the effects. I concur with the others, if he does not have his championship then neuter him. There is no point in breeding him unless you are improving the breed, and a dog with no points and no championship is not breeding material.
Intact males are a real handful to manage, and a dog that is this size is even more so. Any Dane breeder can tell you that they have to be very watchful of their studs, and many cannot take them out in public at all, if there are other males around.
You need to see an animal behavourist (not a trainer, a behavourist). He has had a lot of upset in his life lately, and that is contributing to his aggression. You need to have him neutered and stop this NOW, before someone is seriously injured.
Edit - I should have clarified this. I meant intact males with aggressive tendencies are hard to manage. I've seen several lately at shows, where the handler had to rush them in and out of the ring, before they could get near other males outside the ring. I also know the "breeder" of these males, who obviously should not be breeding at all. They are an accident waiting for a place to happen. I can't understand how she manages to keep selling puppies, but people will buy anything that is little and cute.
2007-06-09 01:55:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your great dog is all grown up now and not as wonderful as you thought. Get this dog neutered and stop thinking about using him at stud. This behavior is only going to get worse and you will never be able to put him with other dogs, especially males. Why do you think you need to breed him? Why does everyone feel they need to get something out of their pets? What does he have to offer the breed? Not you... The breed... You need to look at this realistically and weigh the risk. Neutering him now could help but if you don't, be prepared to keep him from all other males for the rest of his life and also be prepared to shell out some big bucks for the lawsuit when he kills another dog. If this dog gets determined to go after another dog, you will not be able to stop him. Reconsider keeping him intact. He has become a danger.
Seek the help of a professional trainer.
2007-06-09 01:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Forget breeding!!!! He doesn't have an even enough temeprament to even be considered for breeding...get him neutered asap!!!!
As for breeding anyway...
1) he needs to have genetic testing..OFA/PennHip, CERF/PRA, Thyroid etc
2) he needs to be shown and pointed/championed or at least evalauated by 3 unbiased knowledgable people of the breed
3) he needs an impeccible pedigree
4) he needs a stable temperament
In otherwords he needs to be of breed standard not just in conformation but color as well, have a good temeprament, have a good pedigree, be of sound health not just from simple vet exams but from the health tests as well..he needs a complete package.
I disagree with those who say this is normal adult male behavior...this behavior should NOT be in a well bred, well socialized, well trained male..An intact male should be able to remain under control even in the presence of other male dogs when on leash, at shows, performance events, etc..one that isn't should NOT be considered in a breeding program.
Intact adult Dane males are shown in conformation, obedience, rally etc all the time with no incidence....no aggression towards others is NOT acceptable behavior and being an intact adult male is no excuse!!!
I have had many years of expereince with intact dogs as owner, trainer, vet tech, AKC CGC evaluator..I currently own a well bred intact male Dane that I show in conformation...if he ever showed any signs of aggression to people or other dogs he would be missing the family jewels very quickly..no matter his show record, bloodline,genetic health status...an ill temepred dog has no business ever being bred.
2007-06-09 04:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to begin with this dog should not be bred. Great Danes are not by nature aggressive dogs. If this dog has this kind of temperament do not breed him leave it to a reputable breeder with the proper clearances. There is nothing that excuses bad behavior I am not suggesting you get rid of him or anything I just say you have this issue to deal with do not pass it on to future litters.
Now that said I would first get him t a vet to rule out any health conditions that would be making him short tempered then begin aggressive Alpha rolling with him ' If you want more info on this feel free to email me.
But really very seriously consider getting him fixed ASAP.
Good Luck
2007-06-09 01:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by not-so--dumb--blonde 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you actively show this dog to earn points?Does he have any Champions in his pedigree that aren't great,great,great, great??If you can't answer yes to this then you have no business breeding him.That kind of temperment is not needed/wanted or desired in any breed let alone one that could do major damage if he redirected on a child from another dog due to his size.Alter him and I'd suggest you speak to a professional trainer about this issue b4 he bits a child and you are given no other choice but to PTS him.Why would you bring a dog to a dog park with 80-100 dogs with you being he only person there???
2007-06-09 00:47:11 · answer #7 · answered by GG 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Animals, like children, do get upset when the surroundings they are used to are changed. Dogs in the new place are "locals", have their territory, and he, the new guy, has to be accepted, this is very upsetting. He is frustrated. Don't take him far off, not for long walks, not to places with ´many dogs. Start a few meters off the house, slowly, slowly, one dog, a few days later another dog. Let him time to get used to the new place and dogs, to overcome his anxiety. HE does not know that you just moved, HE only understands that all of a sudden everything is strange and enemy land.
2007-06-09 01:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by musch 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When a dog becomes sexually mature, this can happen!!! If you want to keep him intact, you should not let him around other male dogs. Most dog parks have laws that all dogs in the dog park must be spayed or neutered.
2007-06-09 01:15:07 · answer #9 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest watching Cesar Milan "The Dog Whisperer." He shows you the proper way to use a leash on your dog (at the top of the neck straight up) and other tips. We literally noticed a change in our dog right away!
2007-06-09 01:00:06 · answer #10 · answered by okara 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋