I not sure what post you are referring to, but right now my signature pic is of a black lab puppy. I have however posted pictures of my South African Boerboel.
Maybe that is what you are thinking about? I have never owned a Presa.
Well, after spending more alone-time with the pooch with the assistance of a remote collar (against all your recommendations! Sorry! I love dogs!), I have to say he is really quite good. I haven't had to use the remote collar on him at all and he behaves when I give him commands. I think he just needs a firm hand.
I have linked my friends to the tips and trust they will begin enforcing all the appropriate rules.
Still though, it would be good to be able to know what triggers his outbursts when they happen...
It takes quite a bit of experience around dominant and aggressive dogs to be able to read the subtle cues before a dog attacks.
Even if I told you what they were, chances are you'd miss them. AND some dogs are taught to suppress those cues (they are corrected time and again when they display aggression warning cues), so you truly have no warning.
Even if you did know he was about to attack, what would you really be able to do?
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Still though, it would be good to be able to know what triggers his outbursts when they happen...
This dog needs serious structure and leadership by it's handler(s) - as outlined in all the good links Alyssa provided. As long as that leadership is lacking, it's unlikely that you'll be able to predict his outbursts because he's just flying by the seat of his young, strong-willed pants. Without guidance from his pack leaders, he'll constantly be questioning every situation and making snap judgements about playing it cool or using force. And at one year old, he's just at the START of his adolescence, so starting off on such an aggressive foot with no clue how to set him straight will really set him up for failure as he comes into his own.
It's good that you're trying to build a better relationship with him, but if you're not his primary handler, he'll continue to be a danger around others. I commend you in trying to set his owners straight, but be very careful with this dog.
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