Aggressive behavior
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| I can't offer any advice but I know others will. I am sorry you're going through this, do you know anything about London's background? |
| This is very nice of you for rescuing her. How did you introduce her to your pack? How long have you had her? Do you have consistent house rules?
Quote: I am a firm believer that she is my 'child'...
Please keep in my that London is a dog, an animal first. When she shows fear please don't pet her or talk to her as if you would comfort a child. London doesn't think human, she thinks like an animal and if you stroke her to calm her down, you are actually reinforcing her fearful behavior. They are pack animals and they will do anything to fit into a pack. Any pack. I would recommend you to find a trainer who does in-home consultations. You could take her to group classes as well so she will be more obedient and she can socialize with other dogs but a private in home session would do you a lot more. Here are two links to look for trainers in your area. Animal Behavior College Association of Pet Dog Trainers If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to email me at kata@cavecanis.com |
| Hi,
Thanks for rescuing London! To be able to possibly give you some better advice, can you please answer the following questions? London's age The age of your other two The genders of the other two dogs What is your morning, afternoon and evening schedule like with the dogs? Who enters the house first? Yourself, London or the other two? Who gets fed first? Where are all three fed? Who sleeps with you if any? Where do they sleep? Do any or all go for walks? (In the meantime make yourself aware of body language of the dogs when they are in doorways, coming up stairs, ect..keep in mind who is doing what.) That's the questions I can think of now and I'll return to this post when you've had time to answer. I'm sure everyone here is willing to help when they get a better idea of the routine of your household. Cheers! Marianne |
sunshinemiller wrote: ... She is a great dog, I'm just not sure if I am the right thing for her.
I think you've answered your own question. If your family is endangered by the presence of this dog in your home, you need to consider giving her up. Maybe London would be a great dog for a single woman with no kids or other pets? You've done a wonderful thing by rescuing London from a shelter. If you contact an OES rescue in your area, I'm sure they would help find a suitable home for London. |
sunshinemiller wrote: I have 2 other small dogs. In the last 2 weeks, she has become extremely aggressive with my little ones. I believe she is wanting to play but it quickly becomes a HUGE SCUFFLE. She also becomes very aggressive with the little ones when I show them any kind of attention. I don't believe that London means any harm. I am confused. There are conflicting statements here. If she is agressive, then she means harm. So which is it? sunshinemiller wrote: London is also very fearful of men. She is terrified of them. Not sure how to handle this. You need the help of a professinal behaviorist. This is not something that can be helped by advice without actually seeing the dog. sunshinemiller wrote: I have a 3 year old nephew and am afraid to have him with London. I would appreciate any and all ideas. ....as worried about my nephew. Thanks.
Why are you afraid to have her around your nephew? Is she acting feraful of him or is she unpredictable and you just don't know? In any event you need to have her assessed. What did the shelter say about her temperament? I assume she was tested before she left? |
| So today I get home and take the dogs out to play. Our normal routine. London wanted to play with one of the little ones (all 3 are female and the 2 little ones are older, about 5 and 6 years old). It turned into the worst fight ever. I have never had to physically get in their scuffles before. Today I did. London is just trying to play and the little ones aren't having anything to do with it. I know nothing of her background. Supposedly an owner turn in from a breeder but hard to believe that story. London is roughly 18 months. Our schedule is we go for a walk in the am and play in the backyard. The dogs use my doggie door and for 2 hours try to play. I feed them seperately as London and one of the little ones is very protective of her food. My oldest dog sleeps with me, while the other two sleep either in their crate or on my bed. After work, we play for about an hour in the backyard and then again at night we go on a walk. Regarding my nephew, London is unpredictable so I am uncertain how she will be with him. I don't have the money for a professional trainer but don't want to turn her back in to the pound. She would be great for a woman with no little dogs. I even think she would be okay with a big dog, someone she could play with. Regarding the part of do i think she means harm? It's hard. Maybe I don't want to admit she does. I want to think its just because she wants to play and then the little gets mad and then she gets mad. I've never been in this situation before and I have had alot of dogs. Her temperant (?) rating was a B at the pound. But she wasn't around little dogs there. I have seen all 3 dogs play together but it seems like the aggression is getting worse and today was my worst nightmare. I can't put my little dogs in danger. They are the ones who are afraid. They are getting more and more afraid of London. Please help. I have emailed a rescue out here but have gotten no response. Thanks. |
The OES rescue in the Los Angeles area can be a little slow in responding...but I think they will. I don't know who you should call, but I am not sure if they take mixes there. I know they won't take them if they have a tail. Does anyone out there know the contact persons and could they get the info to Londons owner  ? |
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