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Re: Aggression 5yr old Male JRT
Hi.
Welcome to the forum. No it is not too late, but it takes a lot of work.
Read the "about me" on my page for some inspiration.
Aggressive dogs are like that for a reason, it is about identifying why. Most aggression is caused by fear. Sounds as though your guy is fearful of other dogs and tries to attack them.
One of my rescue's is ultra nervous and can act aggressively. The worst thing I did was took her to a group training class. Imagine having a fear, being stuck on a lead and having to confront that fear? It did not work and actually made her worse. Myabe forcing your dog into this situation and not addressing his fear or problem correctly has made him like this?
My other rescue who was aggressive, is now off the lead and doing very well. This has been made possible by exposing him to other dogs in a CALM and CONTROLLED way. Everytime your dog reacts it reinforces the behaviour and makes it worse.
Where in the country are you?
You need to work with a behaviourist who understands fear aggression.
For your info, nervous/aggressive dogs will always be worse on a lead. This is because you take away their option to run away, so sometimes they feel as though they have to fight.
YOu should walk your dogs seperately, if you don't already. They often feel braver when they are with their pack members.
If I were to walk my 3 rescue's together, then two of them could still act aggressively (part of their rehabilitation has been walking them seperately). But I will not muzzle my dogs. I understand people's point that if your dog may bite then you should. But my dogs should also be able to be walked without another dog pestering them. It is different when you are at a park or similar place, but if you are lead walking your dog, then other dogs should not be approaching.
You really need to get some GOOD professional help. To be honest (and I don;'t want to make you feel bad) but this should not have happened when you have had a dog since a pup, so clearly you do need to get some expert help.
Pm me if you need any further advice. Remember you can do it, but you need the knowledge to correct your mistakes.
Good luck x
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