Agressive behavior to Alpha two

**wilsel** · 08-30-2008, 05:00 PM

He is fine on the leash and many other times, just when she goes to love on him is when he starts the growling. i.e. pick him up, cuddle him, etc. As I previously said, I can do anything with him and it's fine.

**lizbud** · 08-30-2008, 06:27 PM

Did you adopt him as a pup or is he older than 5yrs?

**Giselle** · 08-30-2008, 06:45 PM

It honestly sounds like a medical problem. When you pick him up, does he show discomfort? It could be something as simple as arthritis to a neurological problem. Have your vet check him out more thoroughly.

**wilsel** · 09-01-2008, 10:26 AM

We purchased him from a breeder when he was about 3 months old. He is now little over 5 years old. Has had recent check up and no problems found. Regarding behavior problems vet said could be neorological or need behavior classes. He start to sneer when she goes near him. She doesn't have to actually touch him, but he knows that she is going to pick him up and he reacts to that I guess. But as I said, he shows none of this conduct to me and I am his Alpha 1. For 5 years that had excellent relationship, this just started. Thanks for your inputs.

**Karen** · 09-01-2008, 11:36 AM

Sounds like it is time for some remedial obedience work between the two of them. Have her walk him, feed him, etc., and be calm but reinforce "no" at the first sneer ... he seems like he's trying to renegotiate a higher place in the pack order, and we cannot let that happen! How does she react when he gets aggressive now?

**wilsel** · 09-01-2008, 02:31 PM

Karen:

She feels sad that this is happening. Since we have no children, our little "J.R." is sort of our child. She feels sad he is rejecting her and it hurts her. She's truly confused and sad as I am as well.

I agree that it would appear he is trying to claim a higher position in the 'pack' order. We have both been trying to discipline him when he sneers by telling him NO and also putting him in his crate for a few minutes. (just 2 or 3 minutes) Then when she lets him out, she will have him follow some commands like come, stay, sit to encourage her authority over him. Thanks for your inputs.

**lizbud** · 09-01-2008, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by wilsel

Karen:

I agree that it would appear he is trying to claim a higher position in the 'pack' order. We have both been trying to discipline him when he sneers by telling him NO and also putting him in his crate for a few minutes. (just 2 or 3 minutes) Then when she lets him out, she will have him follow some commands like come, stay, sit to encourage her authority over him. Thanks for your inputs.

Sounds like you both have a good plan. Your wife might also take over the
feeding too. It helps to have her & food, treats associated in his mind.