Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: alec s. garrison
... I gave Dakota to my daughter and I took Nala's leash. ...
Not confrontational at all, so don't take this wrong, but why did you do that? You just took the situation completely out of your hands while dealing with three strong dogs, if I am reading right.
Too much! Too fast!
The three dogs together as a "test" raises giant red flags to me without even exchanging leashes.
I never take this stuff personally Connie so never worry about that. Maybe you misunderstood or I screwed up. I was walking with Jeter and Dakota (my two dogs that get along fine) I wanted to walk with Nala (my daughters dog) and Jeter. So that I can let Jeter have the experience of walking close to another dog. He was good to my delight when my daughter had Nala so I thought I would up the anti a little. As soon as he got close enough (because now I had Nala and Jeter) he went towards her with what appeared to be snapping. I cant be sure because I separated them very fast. I am not willing to let them get in to it because he will hurt her quickly I think.
So tell me where I went wrong. I can take it. I figured having Dakota there would help Jeter feel more comfortable since they are always together and it would give him a chance to see her being friendly and accepting of Nala as part of the pack.
One, you had the strange dog. Two, Dakota was given away and replaced. Three, Jeter didn't have time to get the up close experience. Fence is one thing. Distance is one thing. Up close and personal with your person, different thing.
(My opinion from owning a territorial, not so dog friendly dog. I may be wrong)
That move you did by switching dogs should have happened on the 10th walk, not the first. (well, maybe sooner depending on the dogs, but definitely not the first).
First walk would be you and Dakota with the other dog/handler team at a bit of a distance (more than leash length). Do not change anything for the whole walk.
Next walk do the same thing but without Dakota. YOU walk your dog, she walks hers. Do not change anything for the whole walk.
Gradually get closer on subsequent walks. A faster pace will help a bit to keep the dog from being distracted.
Use treats and praise (not escalation i.e. moving the other dog closer) for good behaviour.
Remember just because things are going well at that moment, does not mean you need to rush things.
One thing you can do at the vets: get him there early, let him sniff and walk outside. He will get everyones odor. Then, into the vets to sit for about 5 minutes to acclimate. Then, vet, talk, touch. Don't rush Jeter, don't get the idea he will fight a dog, and like you said, first in, and then out to the car before paying. If you have to, go out the back way, for now.
And, don't tense up. (easier said than done, but I have been in hour shoes!)
great stuff everyone...thanks. I get it now. Too much too soon. I was encouraged by the fence meeting and then the beginning of the walk when he wasn't fixated on NALA. I just went too soon. Also I want to add that its very possible that a lot of my fear is coming from me projecting what MIGHT happen. Jeter has only had one fight and it was at the dog park with 2 Bulldogs that came with their own toys from home. I got so rattled by that that I stopped socializing him. There is a lot at stake when you have a pit.
if there is ever an issue he will be blamed no matter what and I don't want to lose him. He's a great dog and so loving an affectionate. I work very hard at managing him and I am learning as I go.
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