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Kaya
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24-08-2011, 08:04 PM

Best way to correct puppy aggressiveness?

i have a boerboel presa mix and she is growling and biting quite a bit...any tips on the best way to stop this behavior?
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24-08-2011, 08:06 PM
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i have a boerboel presa mix and she is growling and biting quite a bit...any tips on the best way to stop this behavior?

Have you read this?

http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/discu...c=64170.0;wap2
http://www.deesdogs.com/documents/te...inhibition.pdf
http://www.deesdogs.com/documents/bi...nfuzzyterm.pdf
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24-08-2011, 08:18 PM
what about the growling and being aggressive?
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24-08-2011, 08:27 PM
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what about the growling and being aggressive?
how do you know its aggression instead of normal puppy play biting and play growling?
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24-08-2011, 08:41 PM
i guess i dont really know but its def not nice...she is grabbing my shorts and shaking them like shes trying to kill them
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24-08-2011, 08:44 PM
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i guess i dont really know but its def not nice...she is grabbing my shorts and shaking them like shes trying to kill them
sounds like what happens when you get a puppy.

read SB's links and sign up to a reward based dog training class.

if you dont have much experience of dogs youve got yourself a challenging mix their, you best get help as soon as possible
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24-08-2011, 08:53 PM
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sounds like what happens when you get a puppy.

read SB's links and sign up to a reward based dog training class.

if you dont have much experience of dogs youve got yourself a challenging mix their, you best get help as soon as possible
i agree.....

are u wary of your pup?
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24-08-2011, 08:53 PM
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i guess i dont really know but its def not nice...she is grabbing my shorts and shaking them like shes trying to kill them
agree with the others - puppy behaviour
do you notice any pattern with when your pup does this?
after something really exciting happens? can you see your pup getting wound up before it happens?
If so you can get in there first with an appropriate toy

Some dogs are very vocal when they are playing tuggy

But I would get yourself a nice reward based trainer to help you out
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24-08-2011, 09:24 PM
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I guess i don't really know but its def not nice...she is grabbing my shorts and shaking them like she's trying to kill them
That's exactly what my Cavalier puppy did to my trousers when we first got him. It's a natural behaviour in puppies that has to be curbed & diverted to a suitable toy
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25-08-2011, 08:24 AM
I`m assuming this is your first dog? Young dogs play loudly and occasionally roughly. It`s how they learn. It`s your job to redirect this behaviour and teach the dog manners (kindly).
Obviously people who have never seen you and your dog can`t advise that much - but I would suggest you first buy a good puppy book (not by Cesar Milan but by someone with qualifications) and also that you sign up for a puppy class and compare notes with other owners.
You can, if you are worried, contact a behaviorist or trainer who will help you more. Please find one who uses modern (positive) methods. The pup is playing, not being aggressive, but rough or confrontational treatment could turn this to aggression through fear.
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