go2ground 152 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 All dogs are not the same (obivous fact I know) some are more sensitive to correction than others, meaning with some it will only take a harsh tone and others you have to just about knock their head off to get your point across (I am not talking about beating the crap out of them I am talking about using just enough force to get the desired result)...But you do need to get your point across... Electric training collars do work I have one and have used it on my dogs for different reasons with good results...Tried it on myself first , placed it on my forearm and worked up to the highest setting of 8...On 8 it will curl your fingers... Quote Link to post
BAD BOB 27 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 who's the boss? if he jumps another dog break them up roll his ass on his back and pinch the shit out of his lip. he is bossing you... turn it around in your favor, your the alpha. Quote Link to post
Moll. 1,770 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Never simple with terriers unfortunately. I've known some that you could beat till you were blue in the face and it would not make a dent in the aggression, they just become too focused on the job in hand. Castration may be too late for him at 7mths his hormones may well be in place now. Castration of an older dog only cures one thing...reproduction. Before you go forking out a load of money for the operation there is a drug you can try first (Chemical castration) which mimicks the effects castration would have on that particular dog. Only for the length of time you give it though. One of the biggest causes of aggression with terriers is not enough socialisation when pups and no outlet for all their drive and energy. Try sorting that out and you may well calm him down a bit, tis up to you though to find out what will use up his energy and drive. If you can introduce him in a controlled way with some calm steady bitches. Let him sniff their rear before anything else, to let him find out they are bitches. That way when he see's a dog in the distance he hopefully wont automatically think they are all a threat. If he is still aggressive with them even though they are non threatening bitches then you may well have a problem dog you have to keep away from others? 2 Quote Link to post
Cornsnaggler 2 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Had a bold Gould pup of 9 months that did the same thing....He would jump any dog that looked at him wrong.....Took him out on and a hunt and got him a bit smashed up on several coon til he was tuckered out........Let him heal up good and took him out again and from them on he hated coon and would not fuss with other dogs unless forced......Did not hurt his development as he was a top worker for many years......You need to redirect his aggression......Have at it. Quote Link to post
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duffster 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Many thanks for the advice peeps,much appreciated. Quote Link to post
MAIN MAN 277 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Do you pick the dog up when another dog passes? is he on a lead close to you when other dogs are about? do you pull him away from other dogs? all of these mate can make a big difference to his aggresion. 1 Quote Link to post
Bosun11 537 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 A lot of dogs, especially terriers, can be lead agressive. It's the sheer flustration of being harnessed when the natural instincts of exploration are kicking in. As said, you will probably find that off the lead, in an enviroment to channel its natural instincts will see a different dog, ie WORK..!! Some terriers will show all the signes of early maturity, though the reality is different and at 7 months, it's now that you should be hunting that dog none stop again, as said, mooching and killing rats is a fantastic start and if you have the opportunity to work him alongside other dogs, provided the work is there, you will see a difference..! Castration is a easy way out, looking to give it graft is a damn sight harder but stick with it, it'll deffinatley pay off. 1 Quote Link to post
lawrence 657 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 theres a good chance he'll wise up once you start working him. Quote Link to post
Alli 923 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 IDE NEVER HAVE A DOG CASTRATED FOR AGGRESSION REASONS, HE NEEDS TO NO YOUR THE BOSS, GET HIM MORE SOCIALISED DONT BE TOO WORRIED ABOUT HIM GETTING MAULED. HES THE RIGHT AGE FOR RATS GET HIM OUT FOR THEM, OF THE SECURITY OF HIS LEAD. GOOD LUCK, MITE MAKE A GOOD WORKER BEFORE ITS TO LATE. Quote Link to post
duffster 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Do you pick the dog up when another dog passes? is he on a lead close to you when other dogs are about? do you pull him away from other dogs? all of these mate can make a big difference to his aggresion. The most recent incident was sunday just gone on the park near me,i let both him and my whippet off the lead for a run,the whippet is sound and just enjoys herself,but the border/lakeland had a right go at 2 border terriers that came over,i had to put him back on his lead sharpish and apologised to the lass with them,when we are road walking on the lead and he starts to bark and lunge i pull him away asap,i think i will start to take them both to a field not far from my house,hopefully there will be time for them to have a run without any mither,thanks for your reply main man. Quote Link to post
duffster 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 IDE NEVER HAVE A DOG CASTRATED FOR AGGRESSION REASONS, HE NEEDS TO NO YOUR THE BOSS, GET HIM MORE SOCIALISED DONT BE TOO WORRIED ABOUT HIM GETTING MAULED. HES THE RIGHT AGE FOR RATS GET HIM OUT FOR THEM, OF THE SECURITY OF HIS LEAD. GOOD LUCK, MITE MAKE A GOOD WORKER BEFORE ITS TO LATE. Thanks for the reply Alli,im not having him done for the aggression aspect mate,i have a whippet bitch you see,thats my reason. Quote Link to post
duffster 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 A lot of dogs, especially terriers, can be lead agressive. It's the sheer flustration of being harnessed when the natural instincts of exploration are kicking in. As said, you will probably find that off the lead, in an enviroment to channel its natural instincts will see a different dog, ie WORK..!! Some terriers will show all the signes of early maturity, though the reality is different and at 7 months, it's now that you should be hunting that dog none stop again, as said, mooching and killing rats is a fantastic start and if you have the opportunity to work him alongside other dogs, provided the work is there, you will see a difference..! Castration is a easy way out, looking to give it graft is a damn sight harder but stick with it, it'll deffinatley pay off. Thanks for the reply Bosun,i appreciate your advice lad. Quote Link to post
duffster 10 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 theres a good chance he'll wise up once you start working him. Hope so Lawrence,atb mate. Quote Link to post
GrCh 856 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 alot of dogs are defensive on the lead but fine when off the lead mate. Get him out mixing with all kinds of dogs with good temperments. He'll get put in his place when out with an older dog. Quote Link to post
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