Pixie Hates all other Dogs

[naturesgift]

I thought her meanness was from being new and being scared. (she was dumped)

But its been awhile and she really hates dogs. She so nice to ppl. very loveable and overly gentle. I just dont know how she could become a diffrent dogs towards other dogs.

Is there anyway to stop this aggression? I cant let her come in contact with any of my other dogs she tries to shred them.

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[bubbatd]

She could have been bred as a fighting dog ......She's pitty and ??? ----

[Dekka]

You can desensitize and manage. Working with a good trainer or behaviorualist can help. Chances are it is fear. As Dr Ian Dunbar said, the root of all aggression is fear. Dekka has been attacked a few times, so is now proactive about it. I find feeding her lots of yummy treats while in the presence of other dogs, and teacher her to focus on me helps. She is awesome with dogs she does know, and is great with people. It is an on going issue though. If I don't keep working at it her 'bubble' of comfort grows larger (which is bad, when we are working on it a dog can be within about 2 feet and she is fine..the bigger the bubble the farther I have to keep her from other dogs)

[krisnguyen]

there's a great book out there called, click to calm that talks about how to manage and train the dog.
but! i have to suggest working with a pro as well. you never know what's going on in her head and having a pro you trust can be very helpful.
and, there is always this, a friend of mine just had her dog diagnosed with a mental disorder that causes him to misread/misinterpret the body language of other dogs as aggression and will always need to be separated from other dogs.
a pro would know how to spot for that and may keep you from heartbreak and frustration trying to train out what is essentially a chemical imbalance in the brain.
good luck, the book is wonderful!
she is a pretty dog

[adojrts]

Agreed, you need a behaviourist, or at the very least a good trainer that understands behaviour.
How long have you had her? How have you tried to introduce her to your other dogs? How many dogs? On leash or off for intro's? What does she do?

Is that a very recent photo? Because that looks to be an inwhelp bitch, teats and flank full............it could also a bitch that is over weight now and has either a recent litter and has not dried up yet or a bitch that has had MANY litters.

[lizzybeth727]

I agree with the above, read Click to Calm, and get a trainer to help you. Meanwhile, keep her away from other dogs.

I had this same problem with one of the dogs at the kennel where I work. She is a young lab mix, came from a shelter so we don't know anything about her background. She LOVES people, and is very "cuddly," very sweet dog. She's fine with other males, but if she even sees a female she goes bezerk (most dog-dog aggression is between two females). She will mouthe the nearest human (although she has never bit hard), and will grab whatever she can if she can get near the other dog (snapping at ears, feet, whatever's closest). It is literally as if a switch comes on that turns her into a demon-dog, but when she's by herself she's a little angel. Many trainers have seen her, and agree that there is a mental imbalance or something that makes her that way. The only thing we can do now is very strict management, making sure she never comes close to another female dog. I'm hoping that this is not what you will experience with your dog, so please keep us posted on how she does!

[BostonBanker]

Dekka has been attacked a few times, so is now proactive about it. I find feeding her lots of yummy treats while in the presence of other dogs, and teacher her to focus on me helps. She is awesome with dogs she does know, and is great with people. It is an on going issue though.

Pretty much what i was going to say. Now, I'm not sure if you are being serious when you say she "tries to shred other dogs" or if you are guessing; has she actually punctured any other dogs? Dog scuffles can sound positively terrifying and really not do anything sometimes. I've pulled Meg out of some serious sounding "fights", and yet she's never had a puncture or put one on another dog. Dog fighting is often a lot of posturing. (I'm NOT saying just put your dogs together and see what happens; just curious what has happened so far).

Meg also "looks pitty", but was certainly never a fighting dog. She's a dog without a lot of self-confidence who gets worried when other dogs invade her space - the best offense is a good defense and all that. My first thought looking at your dog was ACDx.

[elegy]

As Dr Ian Dunbar said, the root of all aggression is fear.

dr ian dunbar clearly hasn't worked with too many hot pit bulls :)

separation, management, and slooooow introductions. you may succeed, you may not. it depends on *why* she's aggressive, how long she's been aggressive, and how deep the roots go.

there's a really fantastic book available called _aggression in dogs_ by brenda aloff that may be helpful.

[naturesgift]

She could have been bred as a fighting dog ......She's pitty and ??? ----

THis was one of my biggest fears. We have had some weird happenings.

I have found three dead dumped dogs. One a pregnant Rottie. Another a bull dog (both died by a bullet) And recently I found a mangled dog without a head. I mean it was gone. It was a brindle color. The police just said they could set up a patrol to stop the dumping. :(

adojrts I found her on Dec 20th

I have tried to introduce her by both dogs being on a leash. I am scared to let her run loose for fear of an unstoppable dog fight. and I have no Idea if her hate would be towards our goats and sheep to. (which would be bad)

TO explain what she does. she looks like she is almost happy to greet the other dog. her tail is wagging. then as the other dog gets close she goes into a very gutteral snarl and strains to attack.


I found her with two pups in tow. but she is dry.

BostonBanker she punctured my Lovie under her eye lastnight . and grabbed another one of my dogs by the back of theneck and I had to physically take her off.(when she first came)

[naturesgift]

dr ian dunbar clearly hasn't worked with too many hot pit bulls :)

separation, management, and slooooow introductions. you may succeed, you may not. it depends on *why* she's aggressive, how long she's been aggressive, and how deep the roots go.

there's a really fantastic book available called _aggression in dogs_ by brenda aloff that may be helpful.


thanks, I just know that I wont have the peace of mind placing her knowing she could kill another dog.

I will look into ordering the book TY!