Friday, July 31, 2009

Aggressive dog?

I need help are 7 month old mix dog that we bottle feed is vary aggressive.She is half blind. My mom and dad said if she does not get better soon she will have to be put to sleep!!She attacked two of are dogs today,And when we walk pass the couch she growls at us and jumps of,Rachel
Answers:
Hi. I hope that I can help you. I own two german shepherds and have had issues with aggression in the past. There are a couple of options... first of all you need to get the dog on leash all the time and make him/her come with you whereever you go and walk him at least 2 times per day (30-45 min walks). You also during these walks not allow him to walk in front of you, this establishes that you are the boss and make the decisions. Also, you need to take the dog to some sort of training class and commit to taking it seriously outside of class. It is really hard to break a habit but with positive reinforcement for good behavior and no response to negative behavior the dog should relize that if it wants attention it must do the "desired behavior". TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING! I cannot stress enough being consistant at home and outside the home. I know it is not an easy solution but it is proven that a well trained dog that know boundries and rules of the house is a balanced dog and will consistantly be a better pet.
Why are you bottle feeding a 7 month old dog?
If your parents don't want her, find her a home with some one who can care for her -- don't kill her just because your parents are tired of her.
She has poor sight -- this is probably the reason that she's aggressive, although, 9 times out of 10, it's the owner's fault.
Sorry Rachel -- I can't help you, love :(
I would suggest that you look into finding a behaviorist that can help you address your dog's issues, or otherwise, if nothing can be done, find her a new home, with an experienced dog owner who can work with her and manage her special needs.
Best of luck,
-Purr
Half blind, on the couch, where do you want to start? Get her off the furniture and in a crate. Dogs on furniture equals dog on your level of stature, is that true? OB classes that emphasize real corrections for any aggressive behavior. Half blind will be dealt as soon as she gets in the crate and has a structured environment to function in. Do it now, before it's too late and she becomes another statistic.
Blind dogs need special care and training. as many things might frighten them and cause aggression. You should talk to a professional and get advice as well ask your vet to recommend a good book about raising a blind dog. these are special issues maybe there is a forum of people that help specifically for this issue. Your dog needs to feel safe and secure. She probably would enjoy have a crate,a place she feels safe that is her own in the house. Maybe bells on the other pets so she doesnt get startled by them. Try this link
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blinddogs...
Heres another to rescue
http://www.blinddogs.com/

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