We have 4 dogs and one of theme is aggressive to 2 others. What DVDs and training materials woul dyou suggest that I begin with?

Hi there,

We have four dogs in our household. A Male Neutered Standard Poodle (2 1/2 years old); a Female In Tact English Bull Dog (will be two in July); and two 13 month old Black Russian Terriers. A recently neutered (8 weeks ago) male and an in tact female. The Black Russians are littermates.

We are having problems with our 13 month old Male Black Russian (100lbs) named Ralph. He is a bully and aggressive with the Poodle and the Bull Dog. He doesn't mess with his sister (the other Black Russian). He has attacked and jumped on the poodle and the bull dog on several occasions. Between attacks (which have been very minor and has only once nicked the bull dogs nose), he is a bully and circles around the dogs, etc. I have tried everything and feel like I have come to the right place finally. This all started after thanksgiving which was when he was 7 months old.

He has been to basic puppy obedience and is currently attending a weekly Schutzhund class. My goal with the Schutzhund class is obedience only, not tracking or bite work (for obvious reasons).

The other issues I have with Ralph he lunges and barks at other dogs, cars, bicycles or anything that moves quickly when on leash. He has never shown any type of aggression to family members. At least not yet. He did nip someone that came into our house without knocking.

What DVDs and training materials would you suggest that I begin with. I have your DVD on Dominant and Aggressive Dogs that I am starting and Establishing Pack Structure.

Also, could I use a muzzle in the house under supervision to protect the other dogs while training is underway?

Thanks for your help.

Michelle