Gabrielle Meyer Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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I have a 18 month old male Dogo Argentino who has recently started showing some aggression towards our other dog, a 3yr old female aussie border collie mix. Both are fixed and just wondering if you had any advice I'd appreciate it.
Gabrielle Meyer Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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Just figured to add a little bit more information, hes been through basic obedience. I've taken him to the vet and they found nothing wrong with him, or to why he could have this change in behavior. His enviroment is the same with the same routine.
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Best way I have to describe his breed is somewhat like a giant white pitbull. He seems to have more problem when I'm away at and my boyfriend is at home and in charge of whatching the dogs. When I catch him posturing or acting out I give the enough signal and that tends to end it and when it doesn't he gets corrected and put in his crate.
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I have a 18 month old male Dogo Argentino who has recently started showing some aggression towards our other dog, a 3yr old female aussie border collie mix. Both are fixed and just wondering if you had any advice I'd appreciate it.
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... He seems to have more problem when I'm away at and my boyfriend is at home and in charge of whatching the dogs. When I catch him posturing or acting out I give the enough signal and that tends to end it and when it doesn't he gets corrected and put in his crate.
What happens when you are gone?
What does your boyfriend then do?
Have you considered separating the dogs when you are not there, if there are no problems when you are?
You don't want to fix this after the fact (of a dog fight).
Gabrielle Meyer Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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He went to puppy and basic obedience classes and I work with him for at least an hour a day. At this point his aggression is mostly just growling and lounging at the other dog but he hasn't bitten. When I'm gone he tend to push her around more and snap at her, he puts him in his crate when he does it.
Have you considered separating the dogs when you are not there, if there are no problems when you are?
An excellent suggestion!
I stand by the old adage......it takes two to Tango.....pay attention to your 3 year old's behavior too. She could very well be the instigator of what you are seeing. Do you work with her as well? If not I strongly suggest you begin.
Gabrielle Meyer Webboard User Reg: 12-12-2008
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I work with her about half the time, my boyfriend does most of the work with her. After spending a couple days watching them I haven't seen her acting as an instigator of his aggression. Mostly she seems to avoid him, i.e. he'll come into a room with me and she'll get up and leave.
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