jason
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Post by jason on Sept 6, 2006 9:57:01 GMT -5
Hello everyone! My name is Jason and I am the proud new owner of two beautiful greyhounds; Bonnie 6 and Jack 7. My wife Barb and I adopted the pair from Bill two weeks ago, they were together in the same home for a couple of years. They are adjusting nicely and are both well behaved in the house. The only problem we've had is that Jack is very aggressive when he sees other dogs (barking, jumping up and once tried to nip at another dog). We have started muzzling him but it hasn't changed his aggression. I try to have him focus on me when he sees other dogs and even tried using a spray bottle, he has improved slightly however most of the time there is no getting through to him. Has anyone experienced this with greyhounds before? Any suggestions on how to get him to ignore other dogs? He is such a passive dog in the house and walks nicely when there are no other dogs around!! Any help would be appreciated!!!
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Post by rprovost on Sept 6, 2006 10:42:45 GMT -5
Our female Nina has a problem with barking at other dogs, mostly big ones. She likes little dogs, hehe. I would say to muzzle him around other dogs for safety, but try getting him out of the habit. I haven't had a serious problem, so I don't have too much advice. We just say "NO" very slowly and in a deep voice when Nina barks at other dogs. It's gotten much better, we've had her since May, so don't get discouraged, it should improve with time. Try reading "retired racing greyhounds for dummies" or "dog training for dummies". We have both and they're very good. Sorry I can't be of more help!
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Post by jiffer on Sept 6, 2006 13:41:26 GMT -5
My three boys are not good with other dogs (Icarus used to be fabulous with all breeds until we had to deal with aggression from other dogs (he now restrains the other dog by grabbing it by the scruff); Atlas is usually wonderful with larger breeds, unless they're going after Icarus). We've dealt with it with avoidance. It takes a lot of time and patience to get them to refocus on you, but they do. In our case, ours are fear aggression (A "I'm going to get you, before you get me" attitude). Warn people who are approaching you that your dog isn't good with other dogs. Cross the street, or give the other dog a wide berth. Our guys have gotten to the point that they are fine with dogs who are across the road. Time and Patience Just to add: Don't muzzle him. It's his defense. If a dog ever did decide to attack, you are leaving him defenseless! I have never muzzled my guys on a walk, there is no need to.
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Post by ocydroma on Sept 6, 2006 14:24:53 GMT -5
An excellent DVD I would recommend for anyone witha dog or considering getting a dog is "People Training for Dog" by Caesar Milan.
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Post by rprovost on Sept 6, 2006 15:34:32 GMT -5
Good advice Jen, I never thought of the muzzle in that way, and its true!
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Post by jiffer on Sept 6, 2006 18:55:18 GMT -5
Good advice Jen, I never thought of the muzzle in that way, and its true! No prob After 5 dog attacks from "friendly dogs" (who were off leash) against my pack... I wouldn't think twice about letting them defend themselves (I do interfere; though Icarus has become very good at restraining the offending dog by grabbing it by the scruff and holding until the owner gets their dog under control).
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jason
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Post by jason on Sept 7, 2006 9:38:51 GMT -5
thanks for all the suggestions! i will look into that dvd
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Post by multiplicity on Sept 8, 2006 19:13:49 GMT -5
My Chevy was like that and we managed to break him of that habit almost completely by crossing the street, picking up the pace, speaking to him in a higher, happy voice "this way boy, this way...what a good boy..." and rewarding him with love (and treats at the beginning). He still gets pretty hyper sometimes but no aggression. Good luck and congrats on your new gorgeous family members!
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Post by GreyPoopon on Sept 9, 2006 19:59:56 GMT -5
Edie has the same problem, especially with large rambunctious young male dogs (labs, shepherds). When I see her start to focus on another dog, I tell her repeatedly to "leave it". I don't usually cross the street, but I do allow extra room to pass. If she starts to bark, I pull up on the leash and tell her to "knock it off". On the other hand, if she passes successfully, I tell her she's been a good dog.
She's become quite adept at recognizing other dogs. Some she greets. Some she ignores. There are a couple that send her right into orbit--we may never get near those dogs...
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Post by jiffer on Sept 11, 2006 19:01:24 GMT -5
Edie has the same problem, especially with large rambunctious young male dogs (labs, shepherds). When I see her start to focus on another dog, I tell her repeatedly to "leave it". I don't usually cross the street, but I do allow extra room to pass. If she starts to bark, I pull up on the leash and tell her to "knock it off". On the other hand, if she passes successfully, I tell her she's been a good dog. She's become quite adept at recognizing other dogs. Some she greets. Some she ignores. There are a couple that send her right into orbit--we may never get near those dogs... This is very similar to what I do with my boys
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