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 Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:35 pm Post subject: agression in an 8 month old bitch |
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Hi, My 8 month black lab bitch who is very good natured has just started growling at people passing by and tonight ran at a jogger with the aim to bite him. I am very worried! she has been well socialised and has never had a problem before. Any suggestions
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| Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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It is very mortifying and worrying when this sort of thing happens. Just an idea, but could she be coming into season, or perhaps entering the "Kevin" teenager stage both at once. Is it too early for a season? Could it be a possible explanation?
Don't take me as any great expert - I am not, but I do have a male dog who has had a tendency towards this sort of thing if he is on the lead, so I have some idea what you are going through. If he is offlead then it virtually all evaporates. Could it have been on-lead nervousness from your dog?
Also, a trip to your vet can be a good idea, as you need to exclude all possible medical reasons for the change of behaviour, and be sure that it is not caused by your dog being in discomfort somehow, as that can sometimes manifest itself as aggression.
Personally, I usually suggest one to one professional help from a recommended trainer, because it was what helped me. They will meet you and your dog in your own home, and help you take your dog out. It would be easier for someone on the spot to assess what might be going wrong than it is for us on the forums. Your vet might recommend someone, but also do shop around a bit, as prices vary widely.
Maybe consider in the meantime using a halti or other type of no-pull headcollar for your dog. They make it so much easier to keep control whilst you are waiting for help.
Good luck.
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Thanks, She could be approaching her first season. She was off lead at the time and I thought maybe she was defending me? I will ring the vet tomorrow.
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Maybe keep her on the lead when you are out walking, until you have been able to have professional help. I'd still suggest a headcollar for additional control, as being on the lead can worsen some aggression problems. My Charlie seems to think it means he has something to be defending, yet when let off he is much more relaxed. So maybe my problem is in some way the opposite to yours, as your dog was off lead at the time.
If you see your vet make sure they check all obvious things, such as tummy, teeth, ears etc. With Charlie a contributing factor turned out to be a bad ear infection (his ears were red and smelly, particularly on his left hand side).
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