I have a 3 year old male Jack Russell Terrier (named Rebel, the name fits) who is extremely aggressive. When it's just my family in the home, he's usually pretty nice, unless he gets something he's not supposed to have.
When he's around people who have other dogs he gets vicious and will bite if they come near him.
We're afraid that one time he is going to go after my niece or nephews who are young kids.
He's an intelligent dog, he just has some trouble with aggression.
Is there any way to stop him from getting so mean all the time?
Answers:
obedience class and a very good trainer. Ask your vet for a recommendation - or friends - and get thee and thy dog there QUICKLY!! A good trainer can show you how to deal with this immediately!
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You can change his behavior, but I do not recommend doing this yourself. Aggression is a tricky thing and can be caused by many things and if it is mishandled, it could get worse.
Find a good trainer that specializes in aggression to help you.
You should call a dog behaviorist for help as soon as possible. He has to learn to stop being aggressive, because it could get him killed one day. Look for one in your area, and possibly consider taking him to private obedience classes.
Jacks and Rat Terriers are aggressive little dogs. Although if they are socialized at an early age they aren't too bad. It sounds like your dog is trying to show the others who is the king dog in your house. Most dogs will show the others who the pack leader is in any home. There is a pecking order that dogs follow. There is the Alpha male and the Alpha female. When there are no other dogs in the home the only "child" will think he is the alpha. Unfortunately he will also try and take over your spot as boss too. Jacks are extremely smart dogs and can be trained to settle down when other dogs are around. I would like to offer you a suggestion. I would buy the book by Ceaser Millan called Ceaser's Way. It's a good book and talks about how dogs act in their normal manor and how most dogs think. You can also visit Ceaser's website for information on training your dog. Another good book to read is How to Speak Dog by Coren. This book talks about the body language of dogs and how other dogs relate to each other. It also talks about how you can difuse a situation such as you are describing. As does the book by Ceaser Millan. I hope you get the problem with your dog worked out. You just need to show him who is boss and also socialize him with other dogs.
Put the dog through obedience training. The trainer will know how to handle the dog. It will get used to being around other people and their pets and will get the proper correction from the trainer. I suggest getting a gentle leader as well, go to the pet store they will have it. It's more humane than a muzzle and gives you maximum control over your dog.
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