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My small dog is aggressive toward other dogs, especially when she is on the leash. How can I avoid this behavior
I really want that is safe and out of his belt. She just seems really protective of me. I say no when PIN or show your teeth. But in the dog park is very well after it is used for dogs. Ohh, and I ordered Victoria Stilwells book, but has not yet arrived. Please help. PS is 1 year old shih-tzu/chihuahua
Working with a coach can be a great idea here, either in a group setting or individually. I would not recommend training can be done in the major chain pet stores. I would find someone with years of experience, which is independent of these stores, and even better, maybe someone you know trust has a recommendation. You will not be able to leave only the most of this type of behavior with the option to anyone. What you need to do is build up its training, especially with attention exercises. Try standing in front of it for about 10 minutes a day. Show that you have a treat in your hand (do not talk — no need to talk yet), and keep your hand holding the next treatment. It will be seen next to him and hope to wait patiently for you to give it. Eventually, she should get tired of seeing the hand and then turn to face and make eye contact. As soon as she makes eye contact, reward her with a gift of your other hand (no hand which has been held) and praise like crazy. After about 10 mintues of this one day, at the end of the week, as soon as he stretches his arm, she is likely to be back to you with almost no lag time. Another exercise care you can take her on a walk. (Try an unpopulated area, or time of day when people are less likely to be out. Also do not feed within 3 hours before this training session – you can eat your food when it is done.) Tal as you are walking, occasionally say his name. When it does, and as soon as she does, looks you directly, immediately give him a treat and praise her. Continue doing this until she is staring at you constantly – to turn and continue. Do this every day for at least 2 weeks. As this becomes routine, you can add in other distractions for her, as were other dogs, kids on bikes, cars, people walking. Do the same exercise when these distractions are present – Say his name (again! – No Fluffy! Fluffy! Hey! Fluffy!) Clearly and firmly, and as soon as she looks at you, reward her with praise and treat. If it switches to of aggression, and can not get out of it when you say your name, turn right after the place and walk quickly in the opposite direction. If you are biting you, be prepared for it. Use 2 pairs of jeans, or put heavy leather boots (I'm sure that does not get too high on the leg, so the boots can be a real easy solution to protect yourself.) Most of the dogs that have problems, while the strap may be perfectly well in the dog park in a loading condition. She has learned to trust and put their trust in you as their pack leader when she is on the leash. Breaking her of insubordination (to enter the mode of aggression, instead of paying attention to you), you will get to that happy place where she is okay with other dogs around when she is in the strap, or better still, simply ignored. It will take much time and work. If you commit to work at it every day, will turn around and be the puppy you want it to be, inside or outside the belt. An additional benefit is that going to be more attentive to that in all other areas as well … she will be less likely to run into the street, because it responds to your call – she quickly follow their instructions – and she respected him as their chief and owner, because you have set these limits. A happy dog bounds – which are bred for that in nature, and is what gives them comfort. Good luck!
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