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milliecorrales · 06-24-2005, 06:03 PM

First question is he fixed? If not, get him neutered as soon as possible. Next, let your brother take over some of the care of the pup. Have your brother feed, water and walk the dog. Another thing is for you/your brother to take the dog on the floor, place the dog between your legs and hold him on his back, he will resist at first. Continue doing this for the next few weeks, you are showing the dog that you are the alpha. Whenever he gets aggressive, pull on his leash sharply, or grab him and say NO as loud as you can. When you leave the house with the dog, make sure that you go first (not as easy as it sounds, cause I know once my boys are on leash they tear out that door). You need to show him that you are in charge and the leader (alpha). My slightly older boy showed signs of aggression following a hospitalization. This is what I was told to do by some great dog people. It worked, Benni is meek as a lamb and knows that I am in charge. He no longer snaps at people as he was doing. Good luck with your pup. You might also seek the help of an animal trainer.

06-24-2005, 06:03 PM	#4
milliecorrales YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 516	Aggressive First question is he fixed? If not, get him neutered as soon as possible. Next, let your brother take over some of the care of the pup. Have your brother feed, water and walk the dog. Another thing is for you/your brother to take the dog on the floor, place the dog between your legs and hold him on his back, he will resist at first. Continue doing this for the next few weeks, you are showing the dog that you are the alpha. Whenever he gets aggressive, pull on his leash sharply, or grab him and say NO as loud as you can. When you leave the house with the dog, make sure that you go first (not as easy as it sounds, cause I know once my boys are on leash they tear out that door). You need to show him that you are in charge and the leader (alpha). My slightly older boy showed signs of aggression following a hospitalization. This is what I was told to do by some great dog people. It worked, Benni is meek as a lamb and knows that I am in charge. He no longer snaps at people as he was doing. Good luck with your pup. You might also seek the help of an animal trainer.