neko little Aggression I find

[neko12_48767]

I find out Neko as a little Aggression to little animals. Like small dogs, and cats, and anything small. Because he was down stairs yesterday and my mom's Chihuahua was walk around not bugging Neko or anything, and he just goes after her. Then he went after the cat too. So I don't know what to do can anyone help.


Plus Can dog have mood swing because if its not Aggression. He very moody because on saturday I bought Neko a bone, and I walked past him and he started growling and showing his teeth at me. Then I sunday He was chewing his bone and I walked past him, and he did not growl and show his teeth. Then I sat by him and petted him, and he did nothing.

So what do you like about it.

 

[Doberluv]

No, this is not a mood swing. This is a leadership problem. He has no business growling at you if you are his leader. I suggest you don't pat him while he's growling or worried about his food. He needs to be put on a strict NILIF program.http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/nothingfree.htm You need to let him know that going after the other dog in the house is not allowed. Be careful with that little Chihuahua. One false move and Neko could kill it. Everyone in the family must be on the same page and do the same things regarding NILIF. More obedience practice and don't be giving attention to him unearned.

After a week or so of this NILIF, start playing the give and take game. Put that high value bone away for the time being. Don't give it to him at all. Take a lower value toy or bone and practice with that. Get a treat which is better than that and ask him to "give." Hold the treat (a hot dog piece or cheese) in front of him so he sees/smells it. WHEN he gives you the bone or toy, give him the treat. Then give him back the bone. Repeat. Teach him to retrieve. Toss the toy or bone a few feet away and coax him to bring it to you. Make this a fun, playful game. Show him that giving you things is fun and rewarding. He gets a super duper treat when he does. Then put the toy away. Don't let him have toys/bones whenever he wants them. You take them out when YOU decide he can have them. You need to show this dog that you're in charge of the things he likes and needs and that he does not call the shots. Obedience practice is also helpful in showing who the leader is. You're telling him to do something and he is responding. There is a payoff for his compliance, praise and a treat, but he has to follow the rules.

This can turn into a serious aggression problem if you don't stop it now.