We now have a Dog Club!

[kazalala]

Originally Posted by RedGlitter

Whoops! It sorta fizzled didn't it? Yes, I do know of some body language that may be helpful- I'll get on that and get it posted here. Thank you for the nudge Kaza!

aw thanks Red!

[kazalala]

ok i have mentioned before my dog is not very dog friendly. She is a Staffy and we got her at 18 months old in February. She is loads better than when we got her,, then she used to snarl and growl at any other dogs even if they were across the road, now she doesnt do that although she still pulls, we can also pass another dog on the same path now, she is pulling but not growling unless the other dog starts growling or barking then she will. The funny thing is she is ok with some dogs, but not others and there dont seem to be a pttern about what type of dogs. Im at a bit of a loss now and feel as if we have her at the best she can be, but i would love her to be able to be beside another dog without worrying she is suddenly going to go for them. I never ever let her off her lead. Also im not really sure what type of aggression towards dogs it is. It looks dominant as she stiffens her body and tail is held up and stiff (even though its sometimes still wagging?) sometmes it seems predatory as when she sees a dog comeing towards her she sort of stalks it. The other thing i dont understand is when a loose dog, unleashed comes to her she has never growled or went for it ,, she still seems a bit wary but with some of them after a while she even engages in play. So my problem is, because i dont really understand why she is sometimes aggressive towards other dogs, i dont feel i can help her, and maybe i am even hindering her? She has never shown any other type of aggression,, towards people or with her toys or food etc. I would appreciate any advice

[Accountable]

I'm against it. Newspaper or magazine is adequate corporal punishment. A club would just be cruel.

[abbey]

Originally Posted by Accountable

I'm against it. Newspaper or magazine is adequate corporal punishment. A club would just be cruel.

[kazalala]

Originally Posted by Accountable

I'm against it. Newspaper or magazine is adequate corporal punishment. A club would just be cruel.

Originally Posted by abbey

very helpful im sure

[abbey]

Well it gave me a chuckle.

[kazalala]

Originally Posted by abbey

Well it gave me a chuckle.

oh good


sooooooo is there anyone else in tis dog club that actually knows anything about dogs at all

[Accountable]

Originally Posted by kazalala

oh good


sooooooo is there anyone else in tis dog club that actually knows anything about dogs at all

I've had dogs most of my life, but I haven't seen what you describe. Does she behave that way with other dogs she's familiar with? Perhaps another dog owner will do an experiment with you and carefully put her in various situations to gage her reaction. I've seen dogs approach another dog looking aggressive, but only sniff once they got close.

[kazalala]

Originally Posted by Accountable

I've had dogs most of my life, but I haven't seen what you describe. Does she behave that way with other dogs she's familiar with? Perhaps another dog owner will do an experiment with you and carefully put her in various situations to gage her reaction. I've seen dogs approach another dog looking aggressive, but only sniff once they got close.

Sadly she isnt familiar with any other dogs, I feel a bit shy about asking another dog owner to help my dog get used to behaving better, it does'nt seem fair on their dogs does it My brother has a male staffy but does'nt really live close enough for us to let them interact too often. When we get close to a dog she does'nt start growling straight away ,, she lets them have a sniff and sometimes can be beside them for a while, but still you can see she is on her guard, i usually allow other dogs to come to her if their owners are ok about it, but at the moment i am trying to walk away before she starts to get too edgy,, then i will tell her good girl and give her a treat,,, if she growls she does'nt get a treat.

[Accountable]

Originally Posted by kazalala

Sadly she isnt familiar with any other dogs, I feel a bit shy about asking another dog owner to help my dog get used to behaving better, it does'nt seem fair on their dogs does it My brother has a male staffy but does'nt really live close enough for us to let them interact too often. When we get close to a dog she does'nt start growling straight away ,, she lets them have a sniff and sometimes can be beside them for a while, but still you can see she is on her guard, i usually allow other dogs to come to her if their owners are ok about it, but at the moment i am trying to walk away before she starts to get too edgy,, then i will tell her good girl and give her a treat,,, if she growls she does'nt get a treat.

I'm certainly not the expert, but it seems to me she's just acting normally. I don't think she's in fighting mode, only in a getting to know you mode. I can't offer any advice because it would only be guessing. I'm sure Red or Valerie can help. Good luck!