Bulldogs, aggression towards each other

[luvofallhorses]

Sounds like you need to do NILIF with them and keep them apart!! Crate and rotate. Bully breeds have a tendency to not get along. Doesn't matter if they are fixed or not. You need to be ALPHA with them.

[Tangles]

I have read a little about using melatonin in bulldogs to help with aggresion. Any thoughts on that?? My family has always done well at maintaining Alpha status with our dogs and so the aggression has never been targeted at us. Her problem seems to be with him only and is triggered anytime things escalate and get chaotic, like when someone comes in the door and they all get excited.. she always targets him.. she goes completley submisive for my boxer and will submit to us but not listen when in a fight with my male bulldog.

[Tangles]

Another thought I just realized, she is the first dog that I have not been able to succesfully housebreak?? Hmm whats up with this girl?

[luvofallhorses]

I would consult your vet before you use ANY medicine.. chances are it won't help. When a dog has dog aggression, there is no going back. Do not expect a medicine to cure it. If they fight all the time, it's time to keep them seperate indefinately.

Never leave them alone together either! You do not want to come home to 2 seriously injured or dead dogs..

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I disagree with the statement that 'when a dog is dog aggressive there is no going back.' If you take care of the problem with the help of a professional as soon as you notice the problem, it could be fixed.
I'm not big on behavior medications that people give to their dogs like Prozac. Those are not veterinary drugs. But yes, keep them separated.

[luvofallhorses]

Well.. some dogs like bully breeds cannot be loved or trained out of being DA... it can only be managed.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Still disagree! I don't think it matters what breed- that only plays a part. It depends on the individual dog. As well as the owner willing to take the time to work with their dog.