sorry i dont know how to answer on here,he is 6 yrs old and when i got intouch with his previouse owner he swore down the dog had never done this before.i pointed out what he had done to the dad and he was quiet...i think he knew perfectly well !.i had him to the vets the day after getting him as his nails where too long and had him muzzled for their safety...sometimes he's ok sometimes he isnt(he is a jekyl and hyde) and i am now worried.i know the basset is a laid back dog .... stubbourn but not agressive he is a worry at the moment.when we go out which is all the time he is so friendly and everyone loves him its just at home it seems....and in the street if he cant get his own way ie picking up food etc and trying to get it off him......
2007-12-15 04:33:23 · 7 answers · asked by izzy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
sounds like this dog was BADLY mistreated before they gave it to you. I would seriously suggest a professional trainer and a one to one session.
He needs a firm hand, but at the same time to feel secure and loved else this problem will be unable to be sorted.
It sounds as if he was mistreated in his home, and from what i have read from this and the other post your dog is bad with men. In which case you need to try and get as many male friends and family as you can to give the dog lots of attention and treats. This should help a LOT.
2007-12-15 04:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by Andia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seems to me that this dog was abused or tourtered in the past, of course the previous owner wont tell you that! This dog is now stubborn and lazy and aggresive because he either got treated like royal before or like junk, either one of those, maybe you should just let him know you are the boss, but you still have to pet him and show him how much you love him because maybe he doesn't feel loved by the way everyone treats him. So maybe play with him more often, pet him more often, and just clearly spend more time with your dog.
Unless this is seriously begginging to be a problem, I would recommend you take him to a vet, but I am pretty sure he will say almost everything I just said.
You could Also buy some chew toys for him and less stress shampoo, that is what i did to my dog and she is accually less stressed! So I wish you Luck!
2007-12-15 04:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would advise you to get straight in touch with a behaviourist that your vet recommends as this is a dangerous dog and should be muzzled at all times until his behaviour is cured. It sounds to me like this dog has been handled roughly and that is why he is so aggressive. No dog should attack if you tug on a lead....not unless it has had severe bad experiences with it. Get a behaviourist now..before he hurts someone who is not part of the family
if the vet knows of no-one then try the pet behaviour counsellors...they have a website...www.APBC.com....
2007-12-15 05:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to observe his behavior as was mentioned around men. See if he is possessive about his bone, food or toys. Most likely no training was done so that this dog knows that the humans are alpha over him. He has gotten away with bad behavior in the past so would consult a positive reinforcement type professional trainer and definitely be aware of his problem around people. Dogs will do what they are permitted to do so the fault is with the previous owner. You will need to face his bad behavior with alternative good behaviors in order to modify it. Its basic behavioral psychology.
2007-12-15 04:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by doglife 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i really think that he has been mistreated. and it is true, temperament isn't breed specific, but his aggressive behavior is so unlike how a basset should be.
reading more about him, sounds like yes, he is very dominant. and by mistreated, not necessarily beat or physically abused. for some reason he has decided that humans are beneath him. and at his age now it would be very hard (and possibly dangerous) to teach him otherwise. bassets are very stubborn and once they develop a habit it is hard to break. not saying you couldn't, just is it worth it with this dog? you really need to ask yourselves that. if you think it is, then get professional help and good luck to you. if you don't feel like it is, then have him euthanized quickly before he seriously hurts someone.
it is a tough choice. good luck to you and hope your husbands wounds get better quickly.
2007-12-15 04:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by tigress01 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One master dog, the Bassetts. Which stock can you trace his lineage from?
These dogs are extremely good family dogs and they love their "pack". They do not like to be left alone and "ostracized" by their family with long periods of solitude. Another pet will be a good idea. Then your bassetts agile mind will be engaged . That will make him happy and content.
The previous owner might just be thinking that the dog is not in a good environment. Good dog behavior is taught at puppyhood. If the person he considers his master is not happy in the same environment, he will "act out" in sympathy.
2007-12-15 04:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A dogs temperament is NOT breed specific.........
He was most likely a dog that was chained up or thrown & left outside.
I don't know if you are kennel training or not, but that would be my first step.
Do not give him the run of the house.
Second, Long controled walks.
This will start to establish his place in your house and pathe the way for more training
2007-12-15 04:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by rreddr1 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋