Please Help!! Our dog is aggressive towards us.

[C. CHRISTY]

Hi. I have a Jack/Fox Terrier blend. I found a lot of help on a breed web site. Try going here. www.dogbreedinfo.com/ratterrier.htm
Maybe she thinks the kids are hers. My Mike dog (thats his name). Did not like Men at all. It took along time for Mike to come around. We have only had him for 1 year and he is 3 years old. Take control now or she will train you, if in fact your dog isn't sick. Good Luck Chris

[Heather1031]

Take control now or she will train you, if in fact your dog isn't sick. Good Luck Chris

What do you mean "sick"?

[KittyGurl]

Well, first off, is your dog spayed? If not, get her spayed. She will be happier and less aggersive. Try taking your dog to obiedence class or a dog specialist. Maybe you can train her. Another thing I'm thinking is: maybe she is being territorial. Good luck and keep us updated.

[Heather1031]

Well, first off, is your dog spayed? If not, get her spayed.

Yes, she is spayed. About an hour ago I slowly went over to her speaking softly to her and touched her back. She started yelping like I had just hurt her and she peed on the couch. I am so sad about this.

[anichka5]

I would most definitely give your vet a call. It is quite possible that she is ill, and the agressiveness is her way of "acting out" in order to get your attention. I often wish my dogs could talk and tell me what's wrong when they aren't well. This just seems so very sudden, that I am concerned that she really is ill, and I don't think I would wait much longer.

Hope it all works out. Rat terriers are so adorable, and it was good of you to adopt her. I'm a four-chihuahua mom myself, so I love all of the little ones.

Anne

[KittyGurl]

Take her to the vet! Her back may be in pain.

[ILoveMyGato]

Take her to the vet! Her back may be in pain.

I agree. Talk to the vet. Maybe her back is hurting her, maybe she has an infection somewhere.
But terriers can be incredibly barky and they can get a little snappish, too. Just in case, I think you should keep her away from your kids, especially the three-year-old. She can't really defend herself against a raging dog, and she might even think it's just playing.

good luck!