Echo bit me
The other day I took him for a walk my MIL took Shamu, I was walking him on my left side and 3 dogs came charging at us. We were across the street - I pulled him really close to me and just kept walking. The next thing I know He acts like he's biting air then he bites my thigh really hard. I just kept walking, I didn't know what else to do I never saw those dogs in the nieghborhood before. The owner got to them before they crossed the street to get to us. My leg bled all night, next day I went to the doctors and they put me on antibotics. They said it was just a bad puncture wound. What should I do about him I'm kinda leary  Please help |
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| Since I did not see how you handled the situation prior to the bite, it's hard to say. Right now he's emotionally confused. His reaction to stress, confrontation was fear and aggression. You are the one to solve that. Forget the bite, he probably didn't realize it was you or thought for some reason you were attacking him.
Continue walks, a lot of walks along with some simple obedience thrown in so he learns you are in charge. Never lose your temper with him or show him you are confused. You are Large and In Charge.....be that way...with compassion of course. Don't be a Woosie Mom to him, he's needing a real leader, someone to follow. Otherwise they try to take over. Next time you see a problem, don't show fear just keep moving. Yell at the other dogs to go home, etc and keep moving. |
| I'm going to take him for a walk tonight after work should I just walk him by myself me & him? SHould I take the same route? I want to me in charge and not a push over |
| you also should try to determine what is causing his aggression/reactivity. if its fear you may want to avoid those situations until you have been able to work with a trainer/behaviorist to make him more relaxed. there are also many good books and lists to help you on the way. my guess is he didn't even realize he bit you and it was more you being near his snapping at the other dogs.
It really sounds like you may need to consult with professionals. |
I finally got a hold of a behaviorist I meet with him on the 16th at 12:00. I hope everything goes ok. I hope he can fix me  |
rstevovich wrote: I finally got a hold of a behaviorist I meet with him on the 16th at 12:00. I hope everything goes ok. I hope he can fix me
its a process but there are a lot of resources out there. just be sure to trust your gut when you meet your new behaviorist. if you don't trust the approach - find someone new. |
| Has he been checked over by the vet to see if there could be a medical reason for this new behavior including peeing in the house... maybe a UTI? I think having 3 strange dogs charging at one dog on a leash could put the dog into a panicked state of mind and he could lash out a anything near. I hope the behaviorist can help. |
| I called a dog trainer first she gave me the name of this guy, He goes crazy over dogs he doesn't know. One time my husband took him to the vet and another dog lundged at him and my husband tried to grab him from behind and he bit him too.
That bite went through his coat onto his arm and drew blood also. I guess I just don't want to screw things up with him anymore. My next move would be to the vet to ask about uti. |
| You can stop by the vet and get a sterile cup and catch the pee in the a.m. and return the cup to the vet within a hour or so, they can look at it and consult with you. Just saves time.
Still have the vet look him over, he might be in pain from something. As for walking, if he's willing, go for it. Short walks at first to regain trust and to assure safety. You must be calm yourself on these walks. Praise afterwards, maybe a cookie too. Working with a trainer will be easier if you and Echo have developed a level of trust...which I assume you already have. Does he respond willingly to commands? Does he have anything he truly enjoys doing? |
| Our Portage didn't handle the illness and loss of his brother well at all. We had peeing in the house. And we had pooping, too. His anxieties were out of control, and one day when we came home we found him hysterical in the corner of our bedroom, and he'd pooped and peed on the bed.
The vet found nothing physically wrong with him. He just couldn't handle being an only dog. We started doing lots of things with him (took him everywhere) and moved up our plans for a new puppy. Now that Hudson's here Portage's behaviours are all back to normal. He's not always all that patient with Hudson, but he's been pretty good. He would always freak out when ThePas was at the vet, or they were split up for any period of time, so I guess his reaction wasn't that unusual. Good luck to you and to Echo. It's a tough adjustment for all. Our fingers and paws are crossed for you guys. Tracie and Portage (and the incredible barking Hudson) |
| Thanks everyone for your advice - I'll try that with the vet. I've been spending more alone time with just him trying to give him simple comands - he does seam a little happier.
I'm glad you got a puppy for Portage - I love that name |
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