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#217728 - 11/26/2008 03:19 PM |
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Re: dog aggression
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#217731 - 11/26/2008 03:25 PM |
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do you let them come up and ask for affection? when do you give it? just a thought specific to that, not your situation overall, but if you're not already, i would institute NILIF (nothing in life is free) around affection (i.e., they have to earn it - sit, down, shake, something), and i would make it clear that you are the one who decides when affection is given, it doesn't come from them demanding it. i find myself, with 3 dogs, it sometimes comes up though mine don't fight about it - and making it clear to them that they aren't competing for my affection, that it comes from me and not from them pushing to be petted or hugged or trying to 'hog' me, helps a lot. Basically making sure you control the situation, not them.
i'm sure more knowledgable people will chime in with other thoughts though too 
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#217736 - 11/26/2008 03:33 PM |
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I think that they've been able to establish their own pack structure and rules separate of you since they've had free run and now your seeing the results. With Harley deciding to attack an unknown dog who was no threat I was wondering if she had been attacked by the male you mentioned. She may have a get them first mentality from it. Clear rules and structure are needed and a certain amount of seperation. When are you expecting your dvd?
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#217737 - 11/26/2008 03:38 PM |
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I think that they've been able to establish their own pack structure and rules separate of you since they've had free run and now your seeing the results.
I agree 100%, Steve.
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#217739 - 11/26/2008 03:40 PM |
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I bought establishing pack structure, basic training and just ordered dealing with aggressive dogs. They are kept in different parts of the house. At night in a crate. i have 4 female mastiffs, 2 of which are now spayed. I have mom and 2 daughters who I show. I also have 3 bulldogs who I also show. As far as training not much at all except for conformation shows. It all started when I got a male who was quite dog aggressive and went after the females. I did find him another home with a couple with no kids. I made it mandatory that they get a behavorist to help with his dog aggression. None of my dogs are people or kid aggressive in any way. When she goes after dogs it always starts with staring. I try to distract her but its not easy.
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Roanne
Clarification:
Are yu saying seven in all?
Are seven dogs mingling freely in the yard?
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#217740 - 11/26/2008 03:44 PM |
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The first issue to address (to me) is the one who attacked from the car.
How can this dog be completely separated from the others?
Also, how much help do you have? While this is the one I would concentrate on right now with training, etc., they all need and deserve basic ob work. Marker training is fun and upbeat, but it does take some time, every day, preferably throughout the day in short sessions.
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#217898 - 11/28/2008 11:02 AM |
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I already watched the basic and pack structure one. I can see that I have to watch it over and over to understand how to start. Harley was attacked by the male and so was her mother. They got along so well when he was under a year old. Are you saying I have to keep the separated at all times? They do have a pack order in my house. I thought that's how it should be. I love the dvd's but I have a problem on where to start and with who to start with. I raise and show English Mastiffs and English Bulldogs and am just now getting into trouble with them as they get older. when they fight its horrible. If I try and break them up they hold on tighter to whoever they have a hold on. I'm sorry if I sound stupid.
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#217899 - 11/28/2008 11:04 AM |
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That's all good but where do I start to change the ridiculous ways I've done in the past?
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#217900 - 11/28/2008 11:06 AM |
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No just 3 females and now Harley can't since her and mom fight. The bulldogs have a separate yard. I now have a male bulldog who I am showing who is 7 months old and I want to do right now before it gets out of hand. They all get along now.
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#217901 - 11/28/2008 11:06 AM |
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Which of your dogs fight? All of them, or certain ones?
Honestly, I would separate the dogs. They're fighting, and it's not fair to the dogs getting attacked, or the risk of injury etc. I really don't have the experience to address how to handle your situation, but it is your responsibility to protect all of your dogs, and that includes protection from internal fights.
It might also be a good idea to keep them separated so that you can get some of the pack dynamics under control.
Teagan!
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