ok Im a canine behavior modification trainer and I have a GSD 24 month total "compulive training" pre limbs every move I make,he is the mascott in the training class I teach.He also is the distraction dog when I teach personal training, and all the sudden he start to really get agressive with other dogs, hes always on the prawl, always have been agressive I have just had to keep a close eye on him, yes I use prong collars and yes he has a BH, CGC, 1 leg on his Cd. any help would be great yes he sleeps with us in the room on the ground and is a great socilized dog in the public. :rolleyes:

I'd say with the Ob he has aquired you should be able to bring around other dogs, and issue a command like "Leave it" or whatever. The dog seems to really be comfortable around humans but is starting show aggression toward dogs. I'd get some friends together with their dogs to setup a sceniro to proof your dog being around other dogs.

I could suggest some ideas but with your training background you already know what to do. You just needed a nudge in the right direction. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Jnice
This may sound dumb but on several occasions it had worked for me. It realy depends on a lot of factors.
Reward him!!! Carry treats with you. When he starts to show interest in another dog. Reward. Dont wait for overt aggression. as soon as he starts looking at the other dog. Reward!
After 12 or 15 times doing this he will see another dog and look to you for praise instead of going after te other dog.

Ron

If I had to guess without seeing the dog he has displacement aggression. While he uses other dogs and a channel for this pent up aggression.

Since he is a demo dog he is under the gun especially since he is compelled into obedience.

Think about timing, consistency and correct application of the motivator. I have to think these would be disrupted by the distraction of other people and dogs. (on your part not his)

Any mistake in bringing these 3 keys into play will result in stress. Over time he has no release of this stress. When a dog is stressed they become sharp to their temperament. While you have established physical control over the dog you cannot escape the unseen level of stress added by the situation of another dog entering the same room.

Another point to mention: Dogs will go for weakness and imposition. It is their nature. A new dog coming into the training building for a lesson may exhibit hesitation and fear of the environment. (Weakness) --->trigger

Factor all this into perhaps a few training errors and you have a combination for displaced aggression.

While I like the idea of rewarding the dog you will need to re-condition the whole experience of another dog entering the room and your dog receiving a reward for good behavior while art the same time corrected for any…and I mean any aggressive indication. Most people think about correcting the dog AFTER he goes off. It will serve you better if you can intercept him before he goes off. It will not only require less force but will be less stressful as well.

Since this is a stress driven problem it will aid your efforts. Read your dog< If you have any other questions about this ofr any problems with it feel free to ask. I am here to help.

Good Luck <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I think its best to nip it in the bud before the dog starts his barking and growling antics. My dogs are usually good with other dogs, as long they are not aggressive but with a command I can
stop my dogs way before they get started when the hair goes up and body moment changes issuse the command or correction. Usually unless the other dogs are very close this is enough.

I'd test this away from his work, to make sure this would work. You probably need to setup a scenrio similar to what happens and test him over again until you can have the dogs sitting on opposite side of each owners, with no aggression.

Awarding at the sight of another dog could work but your timing would have to be right on, like he explained it, any lagg could make the dog think he is being reward for being aggressive, Watchout. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I aree with Don but Id point out that it all atarts with the"stare" I wouldnt allow the "stare" I would correct the dog for the "stare" and make the dog focus on me.Of course the dog gets praised for focusing on the handler.