Breed specific aggression

[borzoimom]

I agree with several points made already especially about decentralization. None of my 4 care for Boxers- no clue why, but it was suggested at one incident at the vets office with sweet Galina barking at one, that it could just be the change in the muzzle in what my dogs are use to seeing most of the time. ( long muzzle verses short). I also saw a show about a racing greyhound that was worried about all over dogs, but obviously fine- even more outgoing when returned to the track for a visit with her new owner. It was obvious the dog only recognized another dog if the one looked similar to themselves. The racing greyhound had an excuse- it had lived its whole life with only greyhounds and people. With other dogs, this can be socialization issues.
Due to the fact two of mine are show dogs, I didnt want any problems. The vet talked to a few boxer owners, and we set times to meet "casually " at the vets office. At first we sat on opposite sides of this huge office, correcting growls, calm praise at total ignorance- looking away and laying down. Session two- 30 minutes again we were closer- one correction but good because different dogs. Last visit not one growl. ...

[ton70out]

Thanks for the input. I will keep my eyes out for a cooperative Airdale owner, and get him to sit in their presence for a while before I try to get him any closer...

Andy.

[borzoimom]

Thanks for the input. I will keep my eyes out for a cooperative Airdale owner, and get him to sit in their presence for a while before I try to get him any closer...

Andy.

Call your vet- mine was willing to help us out. ..

[Nobas Mom]

On this same topic, quick question. My basset hound has recently (okay, about 7 months now) began to get more aggressive with other dogs. It seems to have started when he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and his 4x a week trips to the dog park were forced to turn into 2x a month. He goes absolutely crazy when he encounters another male dog. He recently tried to "eat" and 8 week old boxer puppy. He's getting fixed next month, do you think that will help? He was never like this and now when he goes tot he park, we have to leave almost immediately cause he will find the one dog that urkes him and try to kill it...

[borzoimom]

It might work, but you might need a private trainer or behaviorist. No harm in trying, just maintain control.
Remember if your dog doesnt feel well most of the time- he is really trying to keep other dogs away as he knows he is jeopardized in his hips.. hmm..
As far as his hips- he is at a good age to heal well from the hip surgery. Young dogs heal quicker than older dogs. It does take serious daily watchfullness in the healing time after the surgerey- but you want to discuss that with your vet..

[dab_20]

I agree with Giselle and others. Hope everything works out for you!

One of my dogs, Molli, is very fearful of large breed dogs. They probably seems threatning because she's so small.