Suddenly Aggressive Dog - Truckers' Trucking Forum

simplyred1962 · **^ Top** #1 07.21.2009

Our 3 yr.old mixed breed has suddenly turned aggressive towards us.

We have only spanked her rump a hand full of times in 3 yrs.

Now, if asked to move, if told to "come back here!', when she slips her collar, if in any way we attempt to discipline her, she "snaps" at us.

My husband says, "aww, she's okay...just in a bad mood"..UNTIL she snaps at him. (She has bitten him)

What to do? She has actually bitten me, broken skin, when I simply disciplined by voice.
To me, it feels like a dominance problem...she thinks she rules US.

Any help?

Thanks!
Judi Kay

Baack · **^ Top** #2 07.21.2009

Hmmm
Normally dogs understand and respect their roll in the family as far as their roll in the pack
Is she spayed
Is she hurting and or sick and is using this as her way of communicating her discomfort

simplyred1962 · **^ Top** #3 07.21.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baack

Hmmm
Normally dogs understand and respect their roll in the family as far as their roll in the pack
Is she spayed
Is she hurting and or sick and is using this as her way of communicating her discomfort

She hasn't been spayed. She is not hurting, nor sick. We take her regularly (every 6 months) to the vet. Her only "discomfort", (or so it seems), is me being on the truck.

That's why I feel it may be a "dominance" problem.
She trying to be the "alpha".
That explains her problem with me, but what about her problem with the "alpha male"? (My husband...only male around).

Thanks!
Judi Kay

panhandlepat · **^ Top** #4 07.21.2009

don't wanna sound mean....BUT a good pop on the end of the nose may be the way to go. not harmful really but dogs don't care for it much LOL

simplyred1962 · **^ Top** #5 07.21.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by panhandlepat

don't wanna sound mean....BUT a good pop on the end of the nose may be the way to go. not harmful really but dogs don't care for it much LOL

She bit me when I did that....
Bites AT my hubby when he does it...

Judi Kay

dirtyoldman · **^ Top** #6 07.21.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyred1962

She bit me when I did that....
Bites AT my hubby when he does it...

Judi Kay

I once had a dog that bit me, she is buried in the back yard.

I had a male dog who stepped out of line every once in a while, it was a pissing match dominance thing, I held his 180lb ### down and bit his ear, a breeder told me this would establish my dominance over him. I had to do it every couple years....kinda ###### up and back woods but it worked.

If this dog is in the truck with you or your husband it is likely that she is becoming isolated and over protective.

K

Bigray · **^ Top** #7 07.21.2009

i would suggest too establish the alpha role, and when feeding make sure it is the alpha who is suppling the food and do this routinely. as in set feeding time/s.

and regular excerise and some basic obiedience training during the walk.
i always used a piece/s of cheese.

Kansas · **^ Top** #8 07.21.2009

I would recommend you checking out the TV show The Dog Whisperer with Caesar Millan. That guys is awesome with dogs, I envy his God given talent.

This is a dominance thing, and its way too involved to try to explain on here. Watch half a dozen episodes and maybe you have a little insight to the whats and whys.

Ridgerunner665 · **^ Top** #9 07.21.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyred1962

To me, it feels like a dominance problem...she thinks she rules US.

Any help?

Thanks!
Judi Kay

Fight fire with fire...it does sound like a dominance problem (though its not common with females).

If you don't fix it...it will get worse.

I;m not saying "beat her to a pulp"...but when she snaps or bites, IMMEDIATELY retaliate with some aggression of your own. (love taps and "no sweetie, don't do that" wont work)

simplyred1962 · **^ Top** #10 07.22.2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgerunner665

Fight fire with fire...it does sound like a dominance problem (though its not common with females).

If you don't fix it...it will get worse.

I;m not saying "beat her to a pulp"...but when she snaps or bites, IMMEDIATELY retaliate with some aggression of your own. (love taps and "no sweetie, don't do that" wont work)

Does "I'm gonna kick you outta bed", in a REALLY MEAN voice count??

But seriously, what type of aggression therapy will work? (getting face-to-face with her already snapping fangs is NOT an option?)

I am always firm enough to make her "cower" temporarily, but she always does it again, and bites when I attempt to discipline. (and most f the time, my discipline is a water squirt gun...which she is afraid of, for some reason)

The bottom line is, we've tried nearly EVERYTHING, suggested by vets, friends, official animal people...

Judi Kay

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Trucker Forum	Replies	Last Post
Walmart violates ADA and bans "Service Dog"	roadkill439342	The Pet Stop	82	3 Weeks Ago 06.41 PM
Nuns vs Pit Bulls Goes to Okla. Supreme Court	Cybergal	The Pet Stop	11	12.12.2008 06.29 AM
Guns Down Dog	Cybergal	The Pet Stop	32	11.23.2008 05.41 PM
Snake eats family dog as kids watch	Cybergal	The Pet Stop	5	08.29.2008 01.42 PM
More Dog Food Recalled	Cybergal	The Pet Stop	0	05.16.2007 06.34 PM

Truckers' Trucking Forum/Message Board - The Premiere Truck Driver Forum

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)