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23-11-2010, 10:29 AM

Aggressive Rottweiler towards loose dogs

Hi,
This is a 5yr old Male Rottweiler who has not been socialised with other dogs. When he is on the walk on a lead, he sees a dog and he attempts to attack it. When this happens the male owner has difficulty in controlling him He does not bother about people. He is worse when any dog that is loose comes upto him. The dog is not displaying fear, it is more dominance.
Can anyone suggest a way of modifying his behaviour please?
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23-11-2010, 11:10 AM
First and foremost, the dog should be muzzled at all times when out on a walk. You should first take away any risk to the public.

Secondly, I would find a very good behaviourist in your area to come out and assess the dog. It is impossible to give advice without first seeing the dog, so i would certainly recommend having someone come out to you and working on an individual basis.

Im sure someone will be along to offer some advice in the meantime.
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23-11-2010, 11:15 AM
Originally Posted by Ianc View Post
Hi,
This is a 5yr old Male Rottweiler who has not been socialised with other dogs. When he is on the walk on a lead, he sees a dog and he attempts to attack it. When this happens the male owner has difficulty in controlling him He does not bother about people. He is worse when any dog that is loose comes upto him. The dog is not displaying fear, it is more dominance.
Can anyone suggest a way of modifying his behaviour please?

if its lack of socialisation, its probably not dominance.

is it your dog?

where did you get him?

have you had any professional help?
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23-11-2010, 11:19 AM
Just noticed you may have run this thread before?

http://http://www.dogsey.com/showthread.php?t=134951
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23-11-2010, 04:47 PM
instead of a muzzle which can worsen the problem of a fearful dog, why not try a head collar? they cant open their mouths wide enuf to bite and they give more control over a dog, i have a fear agressive dog due to being attacked when younger so i use a canny collar head collar on him (attaches from the back of the neck not under the chin) and it makes walking him sooo much easier especially when he sees another dog
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23-11-2010, 06:11 PM
i love the canni as well

however, no head collar can prevent a dog's mouth opening up enough to bite
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23-11-2010, 06:13 PM
Originally Posted by Krusewalker View Post
i love the canni as well

however, no head collar can prevent a dog's mouth opening up enough to bite
ive HEARD the head collar can (but i dont like those 1s - that clip under the chin) ive not seen if it does actually work tho, but atleast with a head collar / canny collar the owner will have move control over their dog and can remove it away from a situation that could end up with a human or dog hurt - if you no what i mean
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23-11-2010, 06:20 PM
Originally Posted by bingblazenskyla View Post
ive HEARD the head collar can (but i dont like those 1s - that clip under the chin) ive not seen if it does actually work tho, but atleast with a head collar / canny collar the owner will have move control over their dog and can remove it away from a situation that could end up with a human or dog hurt - if you no what i mean
you are right about all of that.

i use haltis and cannis for extra control and dog training as well.
head collars work best with a double ended lead with the other end clipped to the collar or a harness.

but the only likely tool to prevent biting is a basket muzzle.
even they arent foolproof, but as near as you can get.
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23-11-2010, 06:22 PM
Originally Posted by Krusewalker View Post
you are right about all of that.

i use haltis and cannis for extra control and dog training as well.
head collars work best with a double ended lead with the other end clipped to the collar or a harness.

but the only likely tool to prevent biting is a basket muzzle.
even they arent foolproof, but as near as you can get.
yeh my boy wears the canny with a double lead clipped to his harness it really helps me walk him specially when he does see another dog
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29-11-2010, 10:35 PM
With respect Krusewalker I was and believe that when a dog is born he is either Dominant or submissive. It all depends on his genes. It has nothing to do with socialised or not. But thanks for your reply
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