What does everyone think the problem is with a dog who just dislikes men only. I have a pup who has not really been socialize with men and then at 6 mos started to show aggression towards all men. The pup is gentle and great with woman and children. Is this dominance agression towards men, socialization issue, or some kind of genetic issue?

As per the rules clearly stated on the entry page into the forums, you must post with your real name - your attention to this matter would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Will Rambeau
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It's socialization and if I were you I'd start up socializing. It seems your dog must be in the home all the time (or you live in a land only full of children and women (Amazon?)). If your pup is bad with men, how is it with wheelchairs? skateboards? bikes? sirens? flapping tents? loud buses? other dogs? horses?

I'd be getting on the 'socialization' path with your pup so you can start preparing it for 'the real' world. A happy, confident dog is one that has been exposed to many things it's first year in life so it's not upset or fearful of new things.

Here are some links to help:

Socialization 1

Socialization 2

Socialization 3 (long article)

To reply to Jenn. NO I don't live in the Amazon and not quite the intellectual response I was expecting. I am a single mom who have a very good government job, I show and breed dogs, and produce the first in my breed to be SAR work, however I have noticed occassionally that pups who stay with me end up no liking men. I don't have a boyfriend so I don't have a man around, I take my dogs out as much as I can, I take them to training classes as well however, in the city I live in there seems to be only woman who run the classes. I am up against a wall when it comes to socializing with men. Sorry but this seems to be not a very friendly forum for someone who is looking for ideas or possible solutions. I am not an idiot owner as Jenn has so posted to make me out like..Good bye and don't expect me to recommend this site to anyone in my dog lists or training lists!

Jackie, didn't mean to hurt your feelings, I meant the Amazon statement as a joke. Should have put in a <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I guess.

Since I also am a woman and also live alone in the middle of the Poconos I am exactly in your situation and all three of the dogs I raised do fine around men, children, older people, handicapped, mentally challenged people, etc.

But that's because I hit the socialization path from day one when a pup hits my home. I spend at least one of my days off with a 'socialization plan'. I drive into town and spend a few hours on Main Street with a baggie full of treats and a plan to meet people. I go to Home Depot, the grocery store, and outside of the mall. I bring my pups to work to meet the people in my office. I bring my pups to dog trials. I bring them to pet expos, parades, friends homes, family.

I want my dogs to be active members of my life and to be able to bring them with me where ever I go. They go to family reunions, vacations, friends homes, and are therapy dogs.

Did you get a chance to look at any of the sites I posted? I don't believe any of them mention a genetic pre-disposition to pups disliking one sex of human over another. I do know that they tend to prefer what they are familiar with and what is 'normal' with their life exposure.

Jackie you joined yesterday and this was your first and only post. I didnt view Jenn's comment as an attack. If you bothered to read beyond the humor you would have seen the links about socialization.

http://www.members.shaw.ca/tierrakennels/us.htm

qouted from your website "all my dogs are well socialized and have wonderful temperaments" :rolleyes:

Sounds like false advertising to me.

On top of that you keep 7 APBT in your house at one time. No Comment!

I can tell you that I will miss your input and excellent questions.

Can you describe the behavior a bit closer, somehow do I have the feeling that the behavior is caused by insecurity not by dominance.

It really does not make sense to me, because dominance issues do not happen out of the blue normally, especially not with a dog that age.

I would appreciate if you could give us a little example, a situation so that we can analize it a bit better. It does not make sense to give helping advices when you do not know the reason for a dogs behavior.

Thanks, Claudia

I think Claudia may be right that this isn't a dominance issue.

Another site that you may want to read up on is Aggression in Puppies

I am not an idiot owner as Jenn has so posted to make me out like

Sorry, I don't see where Jenn called you *anything*, much less an idiot. Jenn asked valid questions to get more information regarding your puppies problem. You seem a bit sensitive there....

And sorry, although Jess didn't call you an idiot, I'd have to wonder about your IQ when I had to point out and ask you to post with your real name when it is clearly stated in BRIGHT RED TYPE on the main discussion page:

To post a question or reply you will need to register. We do have board a policy that requires all registered users to make their DISPLAYED NAME their actual FIRST & LAST NAME. We have had problems with users posting abusive messages under assumed names. We now VERIFY every new members name and address. When people try and register under assumed names they are blocked from being able to post questions and replys to the board

Bye bye...we'll miss your sharp wit :rolleyes: