View Full Version : Rottie cross -training
Napper
05-19-2006, 08:27 PM
hi all,
a frined of mine has adopted a 2.5yr old rottie cross. it is extremely mellow and loyal, and is very good with people. Unfortunately it is very aggressive towards other dogs, probably due to not much socialisation with others. It was brought up with its litter sister before being separated- im not sure as to why the owner had to give it up- i think something to do with owners health.
Is there anyway to train it to be more friendly towards other dogs or is it pretty much set? There are a group of my friends who always walk their dogs together but unfortunately this one cannot be walked with them as it fights with the others. it has also been kept outside in a kennel most of its life and although has been tried to be kept indoors becomes aggetated and prefers outdoors.
kelsiebug
05-19-2006, 09:43 PM
well my cuz had the same problem! shane would not allow any dogs to get near him unless it was a female in heat... then he'd still growl a lil bit. they began walking him with a friends rottie w\ the muzzle on and they did this everyday! then the dog wouldnt even pay attention to any of the others dogs.... now shane runs around w\ the friends rottie and alot more dogs in his neighborhood....... hes quiet friendly now!:)
dunno if itll work 4 u but its worth a shot!:)
kelsie
nancy
05-20-2006, 03:11 PM
How long has your friend had the dog? If it has been used to living outside it will take a while to adjust but love, time and pattions will pay off. She/he could perhaps invest in a Gentle Leader to help with the aggression towards other dogs. It puts you in total controll and untill the dog starts to accept the other dogs while on the lead it gives peace of mind, it also stops dogs from pulling on the lead and makes walks more enjoyable. Hope this helps.
Napper
05-20-2006, 07:15 PM
he has had it for 5 weeks now. i will let him know, many thanks for the info
Doberman's
05-21-2006, 08:12 AM
I agree with Nancy.
This dog also need to be better socialised, it can be done. I would possibly contact a dog trainer and see if there can be lessons set up for this dog.
This type aggression in any dog can be a death sentence unless it is properly dealt with.
I agree with the gentle leader. Sara had some problems with dog aggression with the neighbor's rottie and pom mix. I used the gentle leader and got them together away from their own properties. Now they're buds. :)
nancy
05-21-2006, 05:17 PM
Napper tell your friend if he gets the gentle leader to use it all the time , sometimes it takes the dogs a wee while to get used to it but just keep using it the dog will soon get used to it. If you put the lead onto the D on the dogs coller then through the D on the G/L there is no chance of the dog getting free as they sometimes mannage to get the G/L pulled of but you still have him on the coller. Once he starts using it tell him to take him places whare there are lots of dogs and a good strong NO if he turns his head towards the other dog and to keep walking but the tone of the voice has to be firm and a wee treat when he does it right works wonders. Good Luck it won't happen over night.
Napper
05-22-2006, 06:29 AM
many thanks for the replies. He has bought a G/L, but as nancy said, manage to break out of it very quickly so will have to secure it the way you have mentioned.
thanks for the info and i will keep you updated with the progress in the near future!
Cheetah
05-22-2006, 11:06 AM
Be careful with the GL... if the dog tries lunging at other dogs, he could seriously injure his neck. >-.-<
nancy
05-22-2006, 04:05 PM
My dog jumps at other dogs when I have the coller on her but she just wants to play. However when she has the G/L on I can walk her right past them and she doesn't even look at them, even when we go whare there are a lot of dogs which is great she is over friendly with both dogs and people. Looking forward to hearing how he gets on