fear aggression
There was a new 4-month oes pup on the street and she jumped right into him. She's attacking other dogs to get them before they get her. This is the fault of the other dogs and it's only natural so i don't consider it a disorder in any way. I'd do the exact same if some attacked me out of the blue a couple times- every time i saw them i would gives them a warning that I'm not putting up with any of that. However, my parents want to know what to do to stop this. She's totally fine with familiar dogs. Such as the new oes next door and the little thing on the other fence line and the beagle we often look after (holly) who she in fact loves. It's just strange dogs on a walks that she's meeting for the first time or those who have already attacked her. I should point out she does not lunge into dogs we're walking by just when we stop to talk and then have the dogs meet. It's nowhere near a full blown dog attack, it's just her lunging first saying i have a bite rather than a bark don't mess with me. It's all springing from fear. She's a really loving dog who used to live with 10 other oes dogs in a foster home. They had no problems then. She's been beaten and starved in the past. Beyond the odd bone no food guarding or anything just really gentle until these other dog attacks. the people on our street don't know anything about dogs they just want them to have them. The one girl had a dog exactly like the dog from Marley and me. They had to get rid of it. They never trained him and he became too much for them to handle. The other dog got hit by a car and instead of paying to put the steal ball in his hip or putting him down they just put nothing there. He's two years old and can never run again or his leg will dislodge. you can tell he's depressed now and in pain when he walks too fast. Now my question is, what can my parents do to just deter her a bit from lunging into dogs? They probably won't listen to me because I'm their daughter and they don't ever really listen to my advice. So I'm hoping if i say it's from oes.org they'll be more apt to try it out. Any suggestions at all? This behaviour is natural and i hate that she can't display it because it's not actually hurting anyone and dogs are so restricted on the behaviors their allowed to display already (less than other but still heavy restrictions), but it's embarrassing for my parents and we have to keep it in check before it does become a problem. Because all she'll have to do is meet a dog that won't put up with that stuff and bang- full out fight. I want to prevent that. Thanks guys  |
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Victoria01 wrote: Now my question is, what can my parents do to just deter her a bit from lunging into dogs?
... but it's embarrassing for my parents and we have to keep it in check before it does become a problem. Because all she'll have to do is meet a dog that won't put up with that stuff and bang- full out fight. I want to prevent that. Ask yourself if you would like to be put in situations where you feel so highly stressed you feel you must attack. If the answer is no, consider offering your dog the same protection. Don't put her in those situations. If she is fine walking by other dogs, then keep walking and don't stop to chat. If she is starting to lunge during a walk by, then change directions; or change the side of the street or curb your dog so others may pass by safely, without your dog lunging at them. Beyond embarrassing, it is a potential for trouble. Your dog could seriously injure another dog. In my experience, aggression increases with time, if not dealt with. I would suggest you find a professional canine behaviorist (with good recommendations) to help her learn to modify her behavior. Until then I would keep her out of harm's way by walking her in areas and at times where there are few other dogs around. Not only will she be less stressed, but your family will be too. Good luck! |
| this dog is in distress and it is not really the fault of the other dogs. Your parents need to get some professional help, either a behaviorist or a behavioral vet are good places to start. a none professional cannot determine if the issue is clinical and requires medication, or can be handled by training a lone (both case require training).
some good places to start reading include susan clothier and leslie mcdevitt. both deal with training solutions to reactive dogs in understandable and doable ways. the most important thing to do now is to avoid all situations that make the dog feel she has to protect herself. she has to learn your parents can protect her and then she will relax. if they walk they always need an escape route if the see another dog coming that makes her nervous. its harder in an OES to notice the nervous signs as well so your parents need to work on training that will help them key into the dog. |
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