To me this does not sound like fear aggression, if the dog's tail is up and he is "charging around in an uproar" that, to me, does not say fear. Fear aggression is a reactive aggression, not an active aggression unless learned, even then the body language gives it away as fear based.
Sounds like an OB issue, I agree to put him on a leash and not allow the behavior. But give him an opportunity to do the right thing, give a command to distract him before he gets in a tizzy, praise proper behavior and correct unwanted aggression.
Hey, I totally agree w/you (as usual ) but it was brought up and I was curious what others would say. I ain't real proficient on that whole fear business.
To me, it seems that he's taking a "cheap shot," if you will b/c the other dog (who we THINK is the aggressor; I always hesitate to try to label who "starts" it) is in a crate. He knows that won't fly when Fero is loose, so he takes what he can get. Humanizing, I know, but I'm trying to break it down logically. I don't really think this needs overthinking. I'd probably do like I said w/a leash and prong anyway...afraid or not, lunging aggressively is not acceptable.
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Re: How to stop this behavior
[Re: Jennifer Marshal ]
#225349 - 01/27/2009 10:19 AM 
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) but it was brought up and I was curious what others would say. I ain't real proficient on that whole fear business. 
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